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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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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…
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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
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