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07 January 2026
Extreme heat – information for health professionals
Heatwaves and extreme temperatures can lead to serious health risks. Health professionals are key to identifying, managing and preventing heat-related illnesses. As of Tuesday 6…
General practice
18 December 2025
Final review of the PHN program released
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) today welcomes the findings and recommendations of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) Review of the PHN…
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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…
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10 January 2024
The Department of Health has extended the healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP Program to 30 June 2024
The Department of Health has extended the healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP Program to 30 June 2024. We encourage you to continue using this secure video consulting platform…
Digital enablement
19 December 2023
Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs) case study
PPCCs provide GP-led care to people who need urgent care, rather than an emergency response and each one is partnered with a busy emergency department.
Commissioned services
18 December 2023
GP Engagement Survey update
The COVID-19 pandemic had an obvious impact on shifting our work into practicable action. In May this year we were able to pivot our focus…
General practice
17 December 2023
Crossroads to Community Wellbeing
The Crossroads to Community Wellbeing Working Group (Crossroads) was established in late 2018 in response to what appeared to be an increase in suicides of…
Mental health
15 December 2023
Prepare your team for the MyMedicare National Consumer Campaign in February 2024
The MyMedicare National Consumer Campaign is scheduled to start in February 2024. Here are some tips to help support your team to be ready.
MyMedicare
20 November 2023
MyMedicare Patient Registration tips
Having trouble completing patient registrations? Refer to the Services Australia eLearning: MyMedicare Managing patient registration guide to provide step by step instructions on how to:…
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20 November 2023
RACGP updates on accreditation
RACGP updates on accreditation
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20 November 2023
Medicare updates November 2023
Medicare updates for November 2023
General practice
02 November 2023
GPRC clinics close
The last remaining general practice respiratory clinics in Melbourne’s east and north-east closed at the end of October, meaning locals will no longer be able to use…
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