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16 June 2026
1800MEDICARE – new resources available
The 1800MEDICARE service provides free, nationwide health advice and navigation, helping people connect to the right care at the right time while reducing pressure on…
1800Medicare
16 June 2026
Changes to adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule from 1 July
From 1 July 2026 there will be changes to the adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Key changes: The Department of…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
16 June 2026
A GP guide to medicare billing for eating disorders in general practice: Medcast Medicare Business Skills Hub latest FastTrack
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition (Butterfly Foundation, 2024), making early intervention essential. GPs are often the first to identify concerns and play…
General practice
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21 January 2024
Health assessments for a healthier community
Practices wanting to register for MyMedicare are recommend to follow the steps below.
Commissioned services
21 January 2024
Greater Choices for in-home palliative care case study
Practices wanting to register for MyMedicare are recommend to follow the steps below.
Commissioned services
21 January 2024
Mental Health Support for people impacted by international conflict
Practices wanting to register for MyMedicare are recommend to follow the steps below.
Mental health
21 January 2024
New tender opportunity: Right Care Better Health (RCBH) North program
Practices wanting to register for MyMedicare are recommend to follow the steps below.
Events
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.
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