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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
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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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…
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28 August 2025
Mental Health & AOD Integrated Care Pilot Project
The Mental Health & AOD Integrated Care Pilot Project focused on improving integrated care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug…
Alcohol and other drugs
21 August 2025
Request for tender now open
Following the Australian Government announcement on 1 March 2025 of 50 new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics sites including Lilydale and Diamond Creek and surrounds, Eastern Melbourne Primary Health…
General practice
18 August 2025
Childhood pneumococcal vaccine schedule change from 1 September 2025
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has announced changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) childhood pneumococcal schedule, following advice from the Australian Technical…
General practice
18 August 2025
Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program – even payment split announced
Bulk billing incentive payments changes from 1 November 2025 will expand the eligibility of bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card. Currently,…
General practice
13 August 2025
Advance notice for Managed Service Providers: requests for tender opening soon
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is pleased to announce an upcoming request for tender (RFT) for the provision of its managed IT services. Eligibility…
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12 August 2025
Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (PDAS)
The Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (PDAS) is a Victorian statewide specialist pharmacy-led service, based at Alfred Health and is integrated within the Alfred Mental and Addiction Health…
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12 August 2025
New Centrelink for Health Professionals Education Resources
Learn more about completing the Centrelink Medical Certificate (SU683) in Health Professional Online Services (HPOS). The new resources will assist General Practitioners to complete and…
Digital enablement
07 August 2025
More webinars scheduled for ‘Understanding Bulk Billing Changes for GPs and Practice Managers’
Registration is now available for two additional Department of Health, Disability and Ageing webinars on 'Understanding bulk billing changes for GPs and practice managers', as…
General practice
05 August 2025
Advance notice for general practices: requests for tender opening soon
Following the Australian Government announcement on 1 March 2025 of 50 new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics sites including Lilydale and Diamond Creek and surrounds, Eastern Melbourne Primary Health…
General practice