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24 March 2026
Urgent care options available during the Easter holidays
With the Easter holiday period approaching, many general practices will be operating on reduced hours or may close. This can leave patients unsure about where…
General practice
24 March 2026
EMPHN Indigenous Health Report now available
EMPHN’s latest report provides a snapshot of each practice’s Indigenous patient population, including demographics, data quality, clinical profile, Shared Health Summary uploads, hospitalisation risk, MyMedicare registration,…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
24 March 2026
EMPHN Aged Care Collaborative Sessions
Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN) is hosting a series of Aged Care Collaborative Sessions in May 2026, bringing together Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs), general practice…
Aged and palliative care
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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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09 December 2025
Summer preparedness in general practice
As summer approaches, it’s important for general practices to be ready for the challenges that extreme weather and natural disasters can bring. HealthPathways Melbourne –…
General practice
09 December 2025
Palliative Care Support Services during the holiday period
As we approach the Christmas holiday period, take a moment to acknowledge the unique blend of challenges and rewards that come with working in the…
General practice
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…
General practice
08 December 2025
Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) – Helpful tips and resources
With the introduction of the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) and its guidelines, we have noticed an increase in general queries particularly regarding co-billing,…
General practice
08 December 2025
Christmas/New Year closure checklist for practices
Prepare for the holiday season by following these steps to ensure your practice is organised and your patients are supported for your upcoming Christmas/ New…
General practice
04 December 2025
New MyMedicare Checklist for General Practices
EMPHN has released a new resource to support your general practice in registering patients for MyMedicare. General Practices have been supporting patients to register with…
General practice
04 December 2025
Response to increasing measles cases – NEPHU adult measles immunisation program webinar recording
The North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU), in partnership with EMPHN and NWMPHN, are promoting the uptake of free MMR vaccine for under-immunised adult cohorts,…
General practice
04 December 2025
Practice Management webinar series – Now available on-demand
EMPHN’s recent Practice Management Webinar Series is now available for on-demand viewing. Presented by Practice Management Consultant, Tania Worroll, the series was developed to empower…
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