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Family violence never takes a break

NWMPHN

3 December 2024

Children and families

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Our holiday closure processes: important information for primary care

NWMPHN

2 December 2024

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Looking back, moving forward: NWMPHN releases its annual report

NWMPHN

29 November 2024

Health systems and capacity building

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On World AIDS Day, celebrate the progress, but remember there’s more to be done

NWMPHN

25 November 2024

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

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Breaking down the barriers: GPs can offer self-collected cervical screening every time

Dr Jeannie Knapp, GP and Primary Health Care Improvement GP Adviser, NWMPHN

21 November 2024

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

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Streamline prevention with the National Cancer Screening Registry

NWMPHN

21 November 2024

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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Changes to Services Australia Organisation Register: keeping your practice accreditation details current

PHN Cooperative

21 November 2024

Health systems and capacity building

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MyMedicare registration update

PHN Cooperative

21 November 2024

Health systems and capacity building

#E18F4A

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Focus on family fuels COVID-19 booster boost

NWMPHN

19 November 2024

Priority populations

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Sexual health clinic opens in Werribee

NWMPHN

19 November 2024

Prevention and management of chronic conditions

#00B27C

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Upcoming education and training

09 Dec 2024

Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) for Mental Healthcare - Open Event December 2024

Mental health
Clinical support
CPD available
Available to: General Practitioners

11 Dec 2024

Breast density reporting in the BreastScreen Victoria program

Patient populations

Facilitated by: BreastScreen Victoria

Available to: All

17 Dec 2024

Palliative Care ECHO 2024 - December

Palliative care
Clinical support

Facilitated by: University of Queensland

Available to: General Practice, Practice Nurses, General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Allied Health Practitioners, Medical Specialist, Aged Care Worker

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