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21 April 2026
New statewide referral criteria for children’s orthopaedics conditions
Statewide referral criteria improve access to public hospitals in Victoria by providing clear and concise guidance on when a referral for specialist opinion and management…
General practice
21 April 2026
A simple QI activity to increase Indigenous Health Checks (MBS 715) for PIP quarter 3
Turn insights into action: A Simple QI activity to increase Indigenous Health Checks (MBS 715) for PIP quarter 3 PIP Quarter 3 kicks off on…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
08 April 2026
Upcoming webinar: coordinated heart failure care in general practice
Heart failure continues to drive significant illness, hospitalisation and premature death across Australia, highlighting the need for a primary care focus on systematic recall, coordinated…
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01 May 2026
Updated Australian Asthma Guidelines – new resources to support implementation
The National Asthma Council (NAC) updated the Australian Asthma Handbook in September 2025, with important changes to asthma management for adults and adolescents (aged 12…
Events
29 April 2026
EMPHN offering scholarships for Palliative Care Victoria Summit
**Update: EOIs are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied. Successful applicants will be notified. Do you work in the disability sector, the First…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
24 April 2026
Festival of Nursing 2026 – Elevating Nurses, Transforming Care
When: Thursday, 30 July to Saturday, 1 August 2026 Where: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Melbourne The Festival of Nursing is an annual conference run by…
Events
21 April 2026
National Immunisation Program update – Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy® free for older Australians
From 15 May 2026, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy® will be funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for eligible older adults at increased risk of severe…
General practice
08 April 2026
Think measles protection during flu vaccination season
Measles cases are increasing globally, with increased risk of importation leading to outbreaks and local transmission within Victoria. As we head into flu season, co-administration…
General practice
08 April 2026
EMPHN General Practice Engagement Survey – thank you and congratulations to the prize draw winners
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete EMPHN’s General Practice Engagement Survey, which closed earlier this year. We greatly appreciate all who…
General practice
24 March 2026
Urgent care options available during the Easter holidays
With the Easter holiday period approaching, many general practices will be operating on reduced hours or may close. This can leave patients unsure about where…
General practice
24 March 2026
Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026: Every Endo Voice Matters
Endometriosis remains one of the most common yet under-recognised chronic conditions seen in general practice. Affecting at least 1 in 7 individuals assigned female at…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
24 March 2026
EMPHN Indigenous Health Report now available
EMPHN’s latest report provides a snapshot of each practice’s Indigenous patient population, including demographics, data quality, clinical profile, Shared Health Summary uploads, hospitalisation risk, MyMedicare registration,…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health