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How to transition to POLAR and enhance data sharing for general practices

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8 May 2025

Health systems and capacity building

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Community health services announce merger

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health

1 May 2025

Health systems and capacity building

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1 May 2025

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MyMedicare latest: accreditation exemption date extended, HPOS reminder and more

PHN Cooperative

29 April 2025

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Updated cervical cancer screening guidelines encourage increased self-collected HPV tests

Dr Jeannie Knapp, GP advisor at NWMPHN

23 April 2025

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

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New perinatal mental health checklist available in 40 languages

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia

16 April 2025

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NWMPHN’s latest HNA now available

NWMPHN

14 April 2025

Health systems and capacity building

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Major childhood anxiety research boosts tools for GPs

NWMPHN

10 April 2025

Mental health

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Join Victoria University study and receive 12 weeks of free yoga

Victoria University

4 April 2025

Mental health

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New vodcasts on benefits of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive

PHN Cooperative

4 April 2025

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Upcoming education and training

13 May 2025

Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) 11031NAT

CPD available

Facilitated by: The Benchmarque Group
Available to: All

13 May 2025

Eating disorders: The context, your role, and tools to support you

Clinical support
CPD available

Facilitated by: National Eating Disorders Collaboration

Available to: Practice Nurses, General Practitioners, Health and Social Service providers, Allied Health Practitioners, Mental Health Worker, Nurse

14 May 2025

Course in Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)

CPD available

Facilitated by: The Benchmarque Group
Available to: All

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