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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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01 June 2026
Vacancy – Doctors in Secondary Schools program
Are you passionate about adolescent health and motivated to make a real impact in the lives of young people in the community? Eastern Melbourne PHN…
General practice
01 June 2026
National Immunisation Program RSV immunisation program for older adults commences
The National Immunisation Program (NIP) has expanded eligibility for RSV vaccination, marking an important update for general practice. Adults aged 75 years and over, as…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
29 May 2026
Now Available – Medcast Medicare Business Skills Hub FastTrack CPD: Providing proactive care with the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive
Providing high‑quality primary care in residential aged care homes can come with unique clinical and administrative challenges. The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) incentive is designed to support…
General practice
27 May 2026
National Reconciliation Week – All In
Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
26 May 2026
Ebola preparedness in healthcare: recognising symptoms and taking action
On the 17 May 2026, the Director-General of the World Health Organization determined that the ongoing outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus (BVD)…
Health sector news
20 May 2026
EMPHN Aged Care Collaborative Sessions – strengthening coordination and connections across care
In early May, EMPHN brought together general practitioners, aged care providers and key health system partners across the East, North and South Metro regions for…
Aged and palliative care
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
EMPHN Allied Health Survey – thank you and congratulations to the prize draw winner
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete EMPHN’s Allied Health Survey, which closed earlier this year. We greatly appreciate all who participated…
Allied health
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