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30 October 2026

Supporting men’s health this Movember

This Movember, primary care professionals have an opportunity to explore practical training, learning opportunities and resources to support men’s health in primary care. Learn more…
General practice

21 October 2026

My Health Record: editable Security and Access Policy template now available and annual training requirement remains

With the 1 October 2026 deadline now in effect, healthcare provider organisations should ensure they have updated their My Health Record Security and Access Policy…
Digital health

21 October 2026

Multi-factor authentication mandatory for all POLAR users from 26 October 2026

To further strengthen security and protect information accessed through POLAR, multi-factor authentication (MFA) will become mandatory for all clinic user accounts from 26 October 2026.…
Digital health

05 October 2026

Thriving Kids begins rollout: what primary care needs to know

Thriving Kids, a new national approach to early intervention for children aged 8 and under with developmental delay and/or autism with low to moderate support…
Health sector news

22 September 2026

Assignment of Medicare Benefit: new resources released

The Department has released a suite of new resources to support practices with the updated Assignment of Medicare Benefit (AoB) requirements for bulk billing. The…
Health sector news

22 September 2026

Listening to allied health: what you told us and what comes next

EMPHN’s engagement with allied health professionals across 2025 and 2026 has provided valuable insights into what is working well, where challenges remain, and how we…
Allied health

21 September 2026

COVID-19 vaccines transition to the NIP from 1 October 2026

From 1 October 2026, COVID-19 vaccines will transition to the National Immunisation Program (NIP), replacing the stand-alone National COVID-19 Vaccine Program established during Australia’s pandemic…
General practice

21 September 2026

My Health Record legislative changes: action required before 1 October 2026

Healthcare provider organisations participating in My Health Record have until 1 October 2026 to ensure their Security and Access Policy aligns with the My Health…
Digital health

21 September 2026

[Course] Concussion: Assessment, Management and Diagnosis Course for GPs

On this page, you’ll find all details relating to this CPD activity. For GPs, understanding the complexity of concussion is essential, as primary care is…
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