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08 September 2026
RACGP releases Standards for general practices, 6th edition
The Standards your practice is accredited against have been revised. The RACGP released the 6th edition on 26 August 2026, marking 30 years since the…
Health sector news
07 September 2026
Eastern Health referral updates now in your practice software
EMPHN is pleased to share an exciting update as part of the ongoing work by Eastern Health to strengthen communication between hospital services and primary…
General practice
07 September 2026
VTPHNA expands to Adelaide and changes name
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance (VTPHNA) is now the PHN Southern Alliance, following the welcome admission of Adelaide Primary Health Network. Adelaide…
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29 June 2026
Updates to the RACGP Infection Prevention and Control guidelines
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has updated the reprocessing section of the Infection Prevention and Control guidelines for general practices and other…
General practice
26 June 2026
EMPHN Aged Care Virtual Communities of Practice
Following strong interest in the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions, in July EMPHN launched quarterly Virtual Communities of Practice (CoPs). These sessions are designed to support…
Aged and palliative care
19 June 2026
EOIs now open: ADHD training and support program
Victorian GPs are invited to register their interest in an upcoming ADHD Training and Support Program designed to expand scope of practice in diagnosing and managing…
General practice
18 June 2026
Important update – changes to the assignment of benefit process
From 1 July 2026, a new assignment of benefit (AoB) process will commence for Medicare bulk billed services. Summary of the changes – as of…
Assignment of benefit
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
16 June 2026
National Menopause and Perimenopause awareness campaign
The Australian Government has launched the National Menopause and Perimenopause Awareness Campaign to improve access to reliable information and support for women aged 35 and…
General practice
09 June 2026
How EMPHN supports emergency response and how primary care can contribute
Maintaining access to primary health care is critical during emergency response and recovery. Strengthening capacity and enabling an integrated, coordinated response across primary care providers…
General practice