NWMPHN Research and Evaluation Strategic Action Plan

Our Research and Evaluation Strategic Action Plan aims to ensure that: research and evaluation activities are embedded in our organisational systems and processes to inform decision-making and for continuous quality improvement we consistently use and create evidence, where the opportunity exists we support and undertake translational research that is high quality and aligned to NWMPHN’s … Continued

NWMPHN Aboriginal Engagement Guide

The Aboriginal Engagement Guide has been developed as an activity of North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2021–23. The plan has been developed to support these 3 objectives: Build the capacity of our staff to develop and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations in a respectful, … Continued

Primary Health Networks mental health care guidance – initial assessment and referral for mental health care

This document provides guidance to Primary Health Network on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.

PHN Program Branding Guidelines and Acknowledgements

The Primary Health Networks (PHN) Branding Guidelines provide guiding principles and specifications to support Primary Health Networks to adhere to their contractual requirement to acknowledge funding and other support from the Australian Government, including: the consistent application of branding for the PHN Program (use of the PHN Identifier); application of the PHN Identifier in conjunction … Continued

LGBTIQ+ Affirmative Practice Training Project Framework

The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe.  Each of the trials was led by a local primary health network and aimed to improve the evidence base around effective suicide prevention strategies for priority population groups and the broader … Continued

LGBTIQ+ Mentoring Project Trial Guide

The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe.  Each of the trials was led by a local primary health network and aimed to improve the evidence base around effective suicide prevention strategies for priority population groups and the broader … Continued

LGBTIQ+ Aftercare Trial Guide

The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe.  Each of the trials was led by a local primary health network and aimed to improve the evidence base around effective suicide prevention strategies for priority population groups and the broader … Continued

Mental Health Treatment Plans – A guide for health professionals 2022

Patients with a mental health condition, including those with a chronic or non-chronic diagnosis, benefit from structured management of their treatment needs and referral to appropriate services. Mental Health Treatment Plan (also known as a Mental Health Care Plan) must be completed when referring a patient to a psychiatrist, psychologist, eligible social workers or occupational … Continued

COVID Monitor GP user guide

COVID Monitor is a secure, online portal that allows you to view all of the patients enrolled in the model from your practice in one, clear dashboard.

NWMPHN Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2021–23: full document

Our Reconciliation Action Plan is about turning good intentions into real actions and rising to the challenge of reconciling Australia. Artwork by Dixon Patten, a proud Yorta Yorta and Gunnai man, and the team at Bayila Creative.