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06 February 2026
Requesting POLAR support
Requesting POLAR support The way practices request POLAR support in the Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN) catchment has changed: When contacting Outcome Health by raising a…
Digital enablement
03 February 2026
Primary Health Care Nurses Day 2026: Celebrating and supporting practice nurses
Eastern Melbourne PHN is proud to celebrate Primary Health Care Nurses Day on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, acknowledging the invaluable contribution nurses make across Australia’s…
General practice
02 February 2026
Aged Care On site Pharmacist Measure – Residential Aged Care Home Eligibility Update
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing advises that residential aged care home eligibility to participate in the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) Measure will…
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09 December 2025
Palliative Care Support Services during the holiday period
As we approach the Christmas holiday period, take a moment to acknowledge the unique blend of challenges and rewards that come with working in the…
General practice
08 December 2025
General Practice in Aged Care Incentive – Program guidelines update
The 2025 General Practice in Aged Care Incentive program guidelines have changed in appearance and have two eligibility changes outlined below. There are no other…
General practice
08 December 2025
Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) – Helpful tips and resources
With the introduction of the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) and its guidelines, we have noticed an increase in general queries particularly regarding co-billing,…
General practice
08 December 2025
Christmas/New Year closure checklist for practices
Prepare for the holiday season by following these steps to ensure your practice is organised and your patients are supported for your upcoming Christmas/ New…
General practice
04 December 2025
New MyMedicare Checklist for General Practices
EMPHN has released a new resource to support your general practice in registering patients for MyMedicare. General Practices have been supporting patients to register with…
General practice
04 December 2025
Response to increasing measles cases – NEPHU adult measles immunisation program webinar recording
The North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU), in partnership with EMPHN and NWMPHN, are promoting the uptake of free MMR vaccine for under-immunised adult cohorts,…
General practice
04 December 2025
Practice Management webinar series – Now available on-demand
EMPHN’s recent Practice Management Webinar Series is now available for on-demand viewing. Presented by Practice Management Consultant, Tania Worroll, the series was developed to empower…
Events
27 November 2025
SupportConnect now operating as Medicare Mental Health
SupportConnect is now operating as Medicare Mental Health. While the name has changed, the service remains the same. Medicare Mental Health is accessible nationally, and…
Mental health
25 November 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne GP Mental Health Treatment Plan information updated
The Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) information on HealthPathways Melbourne has been updated to reflect the new protocols that came into force on 1 November…
General practice