Community Participation Report: 1 January – 30 June 2026

NWMPHN’s Community Participation Plan 2024-2026 outlines our approach, and how we will strive to bring about our vision of ‘a healthy people and a healthy community’. It was developed with input from our People Bank, Community Council, Expert Advisory Groups and NWMPHN staff. This six-month report, for 1 January to 30 June 2026, provides an overview of … Continued

Network News (21 July 2026)

The latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west. Click here to subscribe

Primary Care e-Bulletin (20 July 2026)

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. Click here to subscribe

Network News (7 July 2026)

The latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west. Click here to subscribe

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Leg wound with secondary infection

Teresa, 79, has a history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. She presents after sustaining a skin tear while turning over a compost heap at the community garden where she volunteers. She recalls the garden fork slipping from her hand and striking her above her left ankle. She applied some pressure to the wound, but … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Unsettled infant with frequent crying

Worried parents Evie and Trystan bring in their baby Juliette, two months, to their regular GP. They feel she has been very unsettled lately and are concerned something is wrong. Their GP knows the perinatal history was unremarkable, and that Juliette was a term baby with no birthing or post-natal complications. She saw them two … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Transgender health, egg retrieval and surrogacy

Rory, 29 (he/him; assigned male at birth), has been in a stable relationship with Alex, 28 (he/him; trans man), for the past four years. The couple are keen to start a family together and Rory’s sister Evelyn, 33, is willing to support their journey through surrogacy. They present together to their local GP to begin … Continued

Network News (23 June 2026)

The latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west. Click here to subscribe

Primary Care e-Bulletin (17 June 2026)

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 (10 June 2026)

The latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west. Click here to subscribe