This webinar will equip GPs and practice staff with the latest information on cancer screening programs, including upcoming updates to the National Cervical Screening Program guidelines and the latest changes to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Session resources Presentation slides Earn CPD hours for HealthPathways use Cervical screening Bowel screening National Cancer Screening Register … Continued
The Australian Government is launching a new National Lung Cancer Screening Program in July 2025. This is the first of a series of webinars developed by NWMPHN and the Royal Melbourne Hospital about this new program. It will give an overview and explore how general practices in Melbourne’s CBD, north and west can prepare for … Continued
This community of practice (CoP) session will focus on asthma action plans (AAPs), communicating with schools and managing asthma in children and adolescents in a school based setting. There will be case studies included in this CoP. Session resources Presentation slides HealthPathways Melbourne slides cohealth Community Asthma Program referral Acute Asthma in Children Wheeze and … Continued
This session will equip GPs with the necessary skills to identify and manage developmental delays in children effectively. Session resources Presentation slides Starting Blocks – National resource base on early childhood education and care: https://www.startingblocks.gov.au Raising Children Network – A wide range of resources for parents and caregivers: https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/developmental-delay Disability Gateway – Federal government website with comprehensive … Continued
This webinar will help build palliative care capability in general practice, enabling participants to better support and manage palliative care patients in the community. They will also learn about local community palliative care providers and the services they offer. Session resources Presentation slides Earn CPD hours for HealthPathways use Banksia Palliative Care Service website: https://banksiapalliative.com.au/how-to-refer-a-client/ … Continued
This is the second in our series of the education sessions focusing on emerging business trends in primary care. Join Avant Law and Avant Practice Solutions as we explore the latest solutions to increase revenue and efficiencies for your practices. We will also explore the most recent payroll tax updates. Session resources Presentation slides Earn … Continued
To keep our region healthy, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) speaks with locals about how we can improve health outcomes. These community members form our ‘People Bank’, and everyone in our catchment is welcome to join. To find out more, head to this page. *This animation is part of a three-part series explaining … Continued
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) works on behalf of around two million people in our region. Our goal is to improve the physical health and mental wellbeing of everyone in our community. For more information, visit this page. *This animation is part of a three-part series explaining our role within the health care … Continued
From when someone is born, right through to old age, primary care is where they go most often for their health. When the primary health care system is working well, people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. For more information, visit this page. *This animation is part of a … Continued
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) has published three new animations that serve as easy-to-understand explainers of our role within the health care sector and community. The videos, produced alongside Punchy Digital Media, are titled: What is primary health care? What is NWMPHN? How does NWMPHN work with its community to make health care … Continued
We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.
We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.
