Diabetes update – Same diagnosis, different decisions: personalised diabetes care across age, ethnicity and risk (20 November 2025)

This practical education session led by experienced Western Health endocrinologists is designed to support GPs in making confident, evidence-based decisions in diabetes care. Session resources Presentation slides (.pdf) HealthPathways Melbourne navigation video

Simplifying GPACI requirement tracking with the POLAR Puffin tool (18 November 2025)

Introducing Puffin: the latest report that has been added to the POLAR data extraction and analysis platform specifically to support general practices successfully manage requirements of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI).

HealthPathways Melbourne and allied health professionals

This walkthrough video explains how to make the most of HealthPathways. It covers: Evidence-based guidelines to align care with best practice. Patient resources and handouts ready to share. Curated lists of reliable links and information for quick reference. By integrating HealthPathways Melbourne into your workflow, you’ll have access to tools that improve care coordination, save … Continued

Improving childhood asthma management (ICAM) community of practice – When spring sprikes (12 November 2025)

This community of practice (CoP) session will explore asthma during springtime including allergies and thunderstorm asthma. The session will also feature the latest updates from the Australian Asthma Handbook Session resources Presentation slides (.pdf) RCH: Kids Health Info : Asthma – videos Lancet paper: Budesonide–formoterol versus salbutamol as reliever therapy in children with mild asthma … Continued

Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program resources

This collection of resources by the Department of Health, Ageing and Disability contains the Strengthening Medicare with more bulk billing resources and resources related to the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP). Find signage requirements, FAQs, fact sheets, BBPIP MBS eligible services, videos and more. Program requirements Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program: Program Guidelines Bulk … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Preparing for travel

Joyce, 54, is planning to go on a trip to Asia with her husband. She’s very excited because she has not been outside Australia before. She decides to visit her GP to discuss her plans.   The GP is aware of her medical history, which includes hypertension and mild dyslipidaemia, both well controlled. Guided by the … Continued

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