NWMPHN has resources, education options and tools to help primary care providers support patients with life-limiting conditions. This information pack includes details about: in-practice visits educational resources quality improvement opportunities updates on palliative care treatment.
In February 2024, the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published the median gender pay gap for base salary and total remuneration for all organisations with 100 or more employees. Organisations can provide an employer statement on the work they are doing to create a gender equal environment for all their employees. Our statement follows. Melbourne … Continued
This fact sheet outlines the steps on how to upload advanced care plans to a patient’s My Health Record using Best Practice software.
For families, the move into residential aged care can cause sadness and worry. Most residents will continue to live in the facility until their death. Experience shows that bereavement, grief, and loss can affect families and residents across the aged care journey, not just after death. This booklet gently guides older people and their families … Continued
A guide to urgency for non-clinical staff in general practice for telephone or patient presentations.
When a resident is unwell, especially after-hours, clear and accurate communication with family members or carers is crucial. This tool allows essential information to be compiled and shared to nominated people, reducing distress and minimising confusion. This fact sheet is available written in 17 languages: English Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Croatian Dutch Farsi German … Continued
The dementia consumer resources and directory have been developed as part of the Dementia Support Pathways and Implementation Project. This activity is supported by funding from the Australian Government, through the PHN program. The aim of this initiative is to support people living with dementia to have better access to dementia care and live well … Continued
This resource was developed to assist general practices to easily access Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items to support ACP as part of other health interventions.
Our priority primary care centres (PPCCs) are supporting local hospitals by providing care for people with conditions that require urgent attention but not an emergency response. Download a PDF copy of the flyers in one of the following languages, or use the link at the bottom of the page to download a ZIP file of … Continued
Our priority primary care centres (PPCCs) are supporting local hospitals by providing care for people with conditions that require urgent attention but not an emergency response. Download a PDF copy of the messages in one of the following languages, or use the link at the bottom of the page to download a ZIP file of … 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.
