Daniela, 43, is a scientist who moved to the area from interstate four years ago. She presents to a local family practice for the first time, hoping to establish a relationship with a regular GP. The GP finds out that Daniela has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and is taking methotrexate. Since arriving, she has … Continued
Facilitated by NWMPHN and Western Health, this session includes the latest updates in heart failure management, including advancements in therapeutics and available support services for GPs. Session resources NWMPHN presentation slides HealthPathways Melbourne slides
From August to October 2025, NWMPHN’s Primary Care Improvement Team held a series of lunchtime sessions to help general practices become more familiar with the POLAR data tool. View the recordings of each webinar below. Session 1: Introduction (15 August 2025) Session 2: Data Quality, PIP QI and eHealth PIP (27 August 2025). … Continued
Australia launched a new National Lung Cancer Screening Program in July 2025. This is the third of a series of educational webinars planned in preparation for the new program delivered in collaboration with NWMPHN and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Session resources Presentation slides National Lung Cancer Screening Program Health Workforce Education – Lung Foundation Australia … Continued
This session presented by the Victorian Tasmanian PHN Alliance and Prestantia Health explores how general practice and allied health can better work together to deliver both person-centred and population focused multidisciplinary care that matters to patients. Providers will gain insights into the MBS chronic care item changes and how to unlock opportunities for their practice … Continued
Join NWMPHN and QIP consulting in a session that explores the most common areas of non-compliance identified during RACGP accreditation assessments and provides practical strategies for avoiding them. Session resources Presentation slides NWMPHN Key Takeaway Fact Sheet QI Consulting QIP Consulting Health Record Self Audit Template QIP Consulting HR Record Audit Template QIP Consulting Risk … Continued
This toolkit published by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing supports health care providers and the health support workforce to provide information, education and resources to prepare for and deliver the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP). guidelines fact sheet digital assets.
Nadine is 47 years old and presents to her local GP with a nine-month history of night sweats, low mood, fatigue and sleep disturbance. She reports that her work as a community mental health worker has been very stressful lately and things have not been going well at home. She has recently found out that … Continued
Casey (they/them), 19, is a non-binary economics student who has recently moved from rural Victoria to the inner city for study. They present to a GP clinic for the first time for a repeat of their asthma inhaler medications. Apart from asthma, Casey does not have any other medical conditions, and takes no other medication. … Continued
Case 1: A 48-year-old patient has heard about the new lung cancer screening program. He has been a heavy cigarette smoker for most of his life, and has quit in the past year with the help of his regular GP. He would like to get screened for lung cancer. Case 2. A 59-year-old patient presenting … Continued
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We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
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NWMPHN's delivery of the Australian Government's Medicare Mental Health phone service has been successfully verified under the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards.
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, Disability and Ageing 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.
