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01 September 2025
Important tips for MyMedicare for General Practices
MyMedicare is designed to create and maintain a link between patients and one preferred general practice location for ongoing care, where patients can also access…
MyMedicare

29 August 2025
Syphilis declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance in Australia
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, has declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) in Australia. Professor Kidd’s statement can…
General practice

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
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27 March 2025
Head to Health phone service rebrands to Medicare Mental Health
The Australian Government has changed the name of ‘Head to Health’ services to ‘Medicare Mental Health’ to better support service uptake and align with other…
Mental health
24 March 2025
Cyber incident impacting Ascom technical ticketing systems – 24 March 2025
If you are using Ascom systems within your health service, conduct a risk assessment to continue remote access into Ascom systems until assurance can be…
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18 March 2025
Just launched: First Australian national Guide lines for Anal Cancer Screening in People Living with HIV
The first Australian Guidelines for Anal Cancer Screening in People Living with HIV have been launched by ASHM. These evidence-based guidelines provide clear recommendations and…
General practice
18 March 2025
Case study spotlight: Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics
The Federal Government’s commitment to establishing 22 endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across Australia was realised in the region in the second half of 2023,…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
17 March 2025
Navigating vaccinations coming into seasonal influenza
As we prepare for 2025 seasonal influenza, ensuring the effective delivery of vaccines protecting against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV remains a top priority for healthcare…
General practice
17 March 2025
Help us understand training needs for general practice
The demand for general practitioners continues to evolve, and understanding workforce needs is essential to ensuring communities receive the healthcare they need. The Australian Government…
General practice
14 March 2025
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13 March 2025
Epping Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain clinic welcomes Ministers to celebrate Endometriosis Awareness month
Last week, EMPHN was proud to attend the Epping Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain clinic where Minister for Women, The Hon Katy Gallagher and the Minister…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
07 March 2025
New measures to support bulk billing
On 23 Feb 2025, the Government announced intentions to expand eligibility for the bulk billing incentive to all Australians and introduce a bulk billing practice…
Digital health