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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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31 July 2023
UCC – Frequently Asked Questions
PPCCs have been established as GP-led services that provide urgent care for low acuity presentations.
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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
31 March 2023
IAR-DST Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool for mental health care Frequently Asked Questions
General practice
13 October 2022
Top tick for heart health checks at Mediscreen Hawthorn
The team at Mediscreen Clinic Hawthorn enjoyed a scrumptious morning tea on Wednesday 5 October after being rewarded for promoting the highest number of Heart…
Digital enablement
10 October 2022
Bubup Wilam Aboriginal Child and Family Centre 
Bubup Wilam is a child and family centre located in Thomastown has become a pillar of the community for First Nations Australians.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
07 December 2021
Doctors vs Nurses in the battle for the My Health Record title
When My Health Record launched in 2012 as Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record, the digital health landscape certainly looked a lot different.
Digital enablement
31 July 2020
Our Reconciliation Action Plan
This plan, and the process we have gone through to prepare it, symbolises our move towards a deeper commitment to reconciliation and building relationships across…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health