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20 May 2026
Strengthening primary care connections – highlights from EMPHN’s recent events
EMPHN recently delivered a series of high‑impact events designed to support learning, collaboration, and capability building across general practice, allied health and aged care. Across…
Aged and palliative care
19 May 2026
Palliative and end‑of‑life care: resources to support general practice
General practice plays a key role in delivering timely, coordinated and compassionate palliative and end‑of‑life care in the community. A range of updated tools and…
Aged and palliative care
19 May 2026
Now available: Medcast Medicare Business Skills Hub FastTrack – Mastering MBS billing for multiple procedures and aftercare
Minor procedures are commonly performed in general practice, yet applying the multiple operation rule and aftercare provisions remains a frequent source of confusion. These rules often intersect…
General practice
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27 January 2026
Victoria’s Urgent Care Clinics milestone and what General Practice need to know about UCC referrals
Victoria’s Urgent Care Clinics mark one million visits Victoria’s Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) have surpassed one million patient visits over the past 3 years, playing…
General practice
23 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. The Bureau of Meteorology…
General practice
23 January 2026
Provider Connect Australia – Helping healthcare providers stay connected
The Provider Connect Australia (PCA) initiative is a free national service developed by the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA). It provides a single, reliable place…
Digital enablement
19 January 2026
Seeking GP responses – Tell us what you need
Thank you to everyone who has already shared their thoughts by completing EMPHN’s General Practice Needs Survey. To hear from as many GPs as possible,…
General practice
12 January 2026
Latest general practice resources – GPACI MBS user guide & multi-disciplinary care checklists
We can now share the latest resources designed to support general practices with General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) MBS billing as well as strengthen…
General practice
09 January 2026
Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program payments
Managing Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) participation is now easier with Services Australia’s eligibility assessments. General Practices participating in BBPIP are encouraged to login…
General practice
09 January 2026
New 1800MEDICARE service includes My Health app transition to 1800MEDICARE app
New 1800MEDICARE service offers free, 24/7 health advice You can now get free health information and advice anywhere in Australia, 24 hours a day, 7 days…
1800Medicare
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
24 December 2025
Pre-travel consult? Make measles immunity a priority
Measles is increasing globally with outbreaks occurring in many popular travel destinations such as Indonesia, Vietnam, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, and Thailand and surrounding…
General practice