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
If you are a clinician working in an Urgent Care Clinic, this webinar provides the knowledge and skills needed for assessing, diagnosing and treating paediatric meningitis and sepsis. Hear from Dr Claire Wilkin, a paediatric emergency physician at the The Royal Children’s Hospital. Resources and slides View slides from this workshop (.pdf) PPCC inclusion criteria … Continued
The first in our four-session series, this webinar is ideal for health care professionals, managers, and leaders. Discover the real-world value of MyMedicare registration and how it benefits practices and patients. Learn key change management strategies for small health care businesses, including leadership alignment, stakeholder engagement and effective communication. View slides from this workshop (.pdf) … Continued
This workshop was held on 15 October 2024 and was the second of two Shared Maternity Care workshops. Dr Jessica Deitch discussed the screening and management of common perinatal endocrine disorders. This included when to screen for thyroid issues, management of hypothyroidism, subclinical hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism in early pregnancy and postpartum thyroiditis. The presentation also covered … Continued
Up to one in five women experience perinatal anxiety or depression, and it is important health practitioners have the knowledge and confidence to support families. This in-depth webinar – facilitated by The Royal Women’s Hospital – features leading experts in the field and covers common mental health presentations, evidence-based screening tools and how to have … Continued
The Palliative Care Access to Core Medicines (PCAM) project supports palliative care in the community by increasing access to essential medicines for people who wish to die at home or in an aged care setting. The project recruits community pharmacies, which agree to stock the medications most commonly prescribed to control symptoms experienced by people … Continued
The child mental health community of practice (CoP) is part of the Victorian Public Healthcare Award-winning ‘Connecting mental health paediatric specialists and community services (COMPASS)’ project. It is a multidisciplinary CoP for GPs, practice nurses, psychologists, paediatricians, mental health clinicians, social workers and counsellors. Session resources Australian Standards of Care and treatment guidelines: For trans … 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, 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.
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.
