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08 September 2026
RACGP releases Standards for general practices, 6th edition
The Standards your practice is accredited against have been revised. The RACGP released the 6th edition on 26 August 2026, marking 30 years since the…
Health sector news
07 September 2026
Eastern Health referral updates now in your practice software
EMPHN is pleased to share an exciting update as part of the ongoing work by Eastern Health to strengthen communication between hospital services and primary…
General practice
07 September 2026
VTPHNA expands to Adelaide and changes name
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance (VTPHNA) is now the PHN Southern Alliance, following the welcome admission of Adelaide Primary Health Network. Adelaide…
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16 October 2024
National Carers Week 2024
Millions of reasons to care EMPHN proudly supports National Carers Week, a time to recognise, celebrate, and raise awareness for the three million Australians who…
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16 October 2024
Ongoing Mpox outbreak in Victoria
There is an ongoing outbreak of mpox in Victoria, primarily affecting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
Health sector news
15 October 2024
Enhancing cancer screening through the National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR)
The National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR) plays a vital role in supporting Australia’s cancer screening initiatives, specifically the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and the…
Digital health
15 October 2024
New GPACI Payment Resources for General Practices
With the first quarter of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) ending on 31 September, payments to participating practices are now being processed…
General practice
14 October 2024
Can you or your clinic support an emergency or pandemic response?
EMPHN is updating its list of primary care providers who are ready to lend critical support during emergency situations, such as thunderstorm asthma events, bushfires,…
General practice
14 October 2024
National Health Services Directory – Health Direct – Accurate GP and Practice Contact Details
Attention GPs and general practice managers – Victorian public hospitals are working to improve the identification of the correct GP and practice for sending clinical…
General practice
14 October 2024
Win a morning tea for the whole practice team
Get involved with EMPHN’s latest Quality Improvement (QI) Activity and be in the running to win a morning tea for your whole practice team! For…
General practice
30 September 2024
Substitution allowed to address shortage of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has made a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) to address the unavailability of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens.
Health sector news
30 September 2024
Seeking GPs to provide feedback on current Clinical and Referral Pathways Platforms
Help us identify areas of improvement with the existing offering to deliver better patient care within General Practice. Following on from stakeholder consultations in 2022,…
General practice