Primary Care e-Bulletin (31 October 2025)

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network sends regular email updates to general practices, pharmacies and other primary care providers. These include links to the latest advice for clinicians. Please subscribe if you are not receiving them.

Network News (28 October 2025)

Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west.

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Preparing for travel

Joyce, 54, is planning to go on a trip to Asia with her husband. She’s very excited because she has not been outside Australia before. She decides to visit her GP to discuss her plans.   The GP is aware of her medical history, which includes hypertension and mild dyslipidaemia, both well controlled. Guided by the … Continued

NWMPHN Annual Report 2024-25

This year’s report highlights our continued progress in transforming health care across the region. It showcases the programs and projects we commissioned to meet the evolving needs of our communities, and celebrates the work of our dedicated primary care providers. It also reflects our commitment to supporting them through education, practice support and strategic partnerships.

Guide to DHDA practice incentives

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network’s primary care team has developed a guide to Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing incentive programs. Incentive payments are designed to support health professionals and practices to deliver quality care, enhance practice capacity, improve service access and health outcomes for patients. There are a mix of payments, … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Assistance with deprescribing

Luigi, 82, presents to his GP for a check-up after a hospital admission caused by a fall which resulted in a fractured neck of femur. This was Luigi’s third fall in as many years. He had an open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture, and is recovering well. He was started on several new … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Assessing suspected melanoma

Vicky, 65, presents to her GP with what she describes as a ‘slowly growing brown spot’ on her left mid back. She is concerned it is suspicious and wants it tested. The GP is not very confident with skin cancer assessments, so she accesses the HealthPathways Melbourne pathway for guidance. She starts with a history … Continued

Network News (14 October 2025)

Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west.

Primary Care e-Bulletin (13 October 2025)

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network sends regular email updates to general practices, pharmacies and other primary care providers. These include links to the latest advice for clinicians. Please subscribe if you are not receiving them.

Network News (30 September 2025)

Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west.