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New Chronic Conditions Management framework and MBS items now in effect

National PHN MyMedicare Implementation Program

1 July 2025

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

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Seeking GP perspectives on universal screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy

University of Melbourne

1 July 2025

Children and families

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How will the National Lung Cancer Screening Program work in practice?

Dr Jeannie Knapp, GP advisor at NWMPHN

1 July 2025

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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Australia’s biggest celebration of primary health care nursing is coming to Brisbane this July

Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)

30 June 2025

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HealthPathways Melbourne launches new chronic conditions management page

HealthPathways Melbourne

30 June 2025

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

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Cancer Council nurse ambassador registrations now open

Cancer Council Victoria

30 June 2025

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Help shape the future of general practice research in Australia

University of Wollongong

24 June 2025

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Reflecting on the Walk for Truth

Brendan Park

24 June 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

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How to stay healthy this winter

Christopher Carter, NWMPHN chief executive

24 June 2025

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

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Changes to family violence primary health provider support services

NWMPHN

19 June 2025

Children and families

#1C727E

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Upcoming education and training

04 Jul 2025

Supporting client change with Motivational Interviewing with Dr Robert Fullerton

Facilitated by: The University of Sydney
Available to: All

05 Jul 2025

Patient preferences matter: how practice nurses can support advance care planning

Advance care planning
CPD available

Facilitated by: Northern Health

Available to: Practice Nurses, Nurse

Jul 11 - 13, 2025

GPCE Melbourne

Facilitated by: GPCE
Available to: All

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