Latest news
27 January 2026
Victoria’s Urgent Care Clinics milestone and what General Practice need to know about UCC referrals
Victoria’s Urgent Care Clinics mark one million visits Victoria’s Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) have surpassed one million patient visits over the past 3 years, playing…
General practice
23 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. The Bureau of Meteorology…
General practice
19 January 2026
Seeking GP responses – Tell us what you need
Thank you to everyone who has already shared their thoughts by completing EMPHN’s General Practice Needs Survey. To hear from as many GPs as possible,…
General practice
More news
Filter by:
All
Latest news
Events
Allied health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Commissioned services
Women's health
Urgent Care Centres
GPACI
Mental health
Health sector news
Digital health
HealthPathways
MyMedicare
General practice
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
Digital enablement
Resources
Aged and palliative care
IAR DST
Primary care
09 October 2023
MBS Item update 1 November 2023: Triple Bulk Billing
From 1 November 2023, the bulk billing incentive payments for Commonwealth concession card holders and children U16 are increasing. These payments are triple the existing…
MyMedicare
09 October 2023
Have you Activated the Medicare Program in the Organisation Register?
It is important to note that you need to have your practice set up in the Organisation Register and to ensure you have activated the program,…
MyMedicare
25 September 2023
Can you or your clinic assist during an emergency/pandemic response?
EMPHN is refreshing our list of primary care providers who are willing to provide assistance during an emergency/pandemic response. During crisis responses, Primary Health Networks…
Latest news
22 September 2023
QI in action: Maximising cancer screening at Grimshaw Street Medical Centre
Grimshaw Street Medical Centre is a multi-disciplinary general practice in Bundoora. Its workforce comprises 6 GPs, 2 registered nurses, a team of allied health professionals and…
Digital enablement
20 September 2023
Transforming Digital Health
Transforming our healthcare system through digitalisation has not happened overnight. Dr Alfred Samaddar runs a General Practice in Camberwell.
Digital enablement
31 July 2023
UCC – Frequently Asked Questions
PPCCs have been established as GP-led services that provide urgent care for low acuity presentations.
General practice
11 July 2023
EMPHN would like to congratulate Claire Oettinger
EMPHN would like to congratulate Claire Oettinger
General practice
10 July 2023
Congratulations Healthy Ageing Service Response (HASR)
Congratulations Healthy Ageing Service Response (HASR)
Aged and palliative care
27 April 2023
Getting care at the right time
Getting care at the right time at a Priority Primary Care Centre (PPCC)
General practice