HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Assistance with deprescribing

Luigi, 82, presents to his GP for a check-up after a hospital admission caused by a fall which resulted in a fractured neck of femur. This was Luigi’s third fall in as many years. He had an open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture, and is recovering well. He was started on several new … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Assessing suspected melanoma

Vicky, 65, presents to her GP with what she describes as a ‘slowly growing brown spot’ on her left mid back. She is concerned it is suspicious and wants it tested. The GP is not very confident with skin cancer assessments, so she accesses the HealthPathways Melbourne pathway for guidance. She starts with a history … Continued

Diabetic foot disease masterclass for the primary care physician (15 October 2025)

A case-based masterclass, facilitated by NWMPHN and Western Health, covering the latest updates in diabetic foot disease care for primary care physicians. Session resources NWMPHN presentation slides HealthPathways Melbourne slides Western Health slides Diabetes and feet toolkit – National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) Diabetes foot risk stratification and triage – NDSS Active foot disease pathway … Continued

Cold chain: principles and practice for accreditation (18 September 2025)

In this session, you’ll learn the principles of cold chain monitoring (“Strive for 5”), how to detect and manage breaches, best practice guidelines, and the responsibilities of the vaccine coordinator as per RACGP standards and Victorian Government guidelines. Session resources Presentation slides HealthPathways – Vaccine Storage & Cold Chain Breaches (requires log in) melbourne.communityhealthpathways.org/47017.htm “Strive … Continued

Improving childhood asthma management (ICAM) communities of practice – Vaping essentials (17 September 2025)

This community of practice (CoP) session explores the intersection between vaping and respiratory health in adolescents, with a focus on asthma management. This session also includes the pharmacology of vaping, use of vapes in community, motivational counselling for vaping cessation and other practicalities. Session resources Presentation slides Community Asthma Program (CAP): The Community Asthma Program … Continued

Shared Maternity Care Workshop 2: Improving outcomes in pregnancy – preterm birth, growth restriction and family violence (23 September 2025)

Join experts from leading hospitals for insights on foetal growth restriction management, and family violence responses. Topics include foetal growth restriction identification, surveillance, escalation strategies, legal reforms, MARAM framework, mandatory screening and referral pathways. Session resources Presentation slides The Fetal Medicine Foundation View Workshop 1 here

Shared Maternity Care Workshop 1: Declining recommended maternity care and abnormal ultrasound findings (16 September 2025)

Over two evening webinars, the annual Shared Maternity Care Collaborative workshops cover important antenatal topics. Join leading obstetrician and gynaecology experts from Northern Hospital, Mercy Health, the Royal Women’s Hospital, and Western Health. Session resources Presentation slides Partnering with women who decline recommended maternity care – Mercy Health View workshop 2 here

Primary Care CVD Virtual Roadshow | Identify, assess and manage CVD risk in the NWMPHN region (9 September 2025)

Delivered in partnership with the Heart Foundation, this CVD prevention virtual roadshow is tailored for primary health care professionals in the NWMPHN region. In this session, experienced and local clinical facilitators discuss the latest recommendations and explore practical strategies in the delivery of optimal preventative care.

MyMedicare resources for general practices

General practices are encouraged to print or download the following MyMedicare posters and social media tiles. Developed by the National MyMedicare PHN Implementation Program, the communications bundle is designed to help patients be more informed about the initiative. MyMedicare implementation posters: Introducing MyMedicare (.pdf) MyGov app (.pdf) Chronic conditions (.pdf) Print-ready files (.pdf) MyMedicare social … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – ADHD in children and youth

Oliver, 8, is brought in to his regular GP by his parents. After being informed of disruptive behaviour in school, they are concerned about a potential diagnosis of ADHD and want advice. The GP opens the ADHD in Children and Youth page on HealthPathways Melbourne to help with the assessment. He notes that the initial … Continued