Better lives for residents through innovative education (BERTIE)

Residential aged care homes throughout Victoria now have access to an innovative new education package designed to improve the lives of residents. Called BERTIE – Better lives for residents through innovative education – the package has been designed and developed in response to the findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. … Continued

Network News (21 May 2024)

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

My Health My Voice – May 2024

Our community newsletter, My Health My Voice, will keep you updated about the work of North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), local services available to you and local health events. 

Primary Care e-Bulletin (16 May 2024)

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 (7 May 2024)

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

MyMedicare scripts for GP clinics

How to answer patient questions about MyMedicare: As MyMedicare develops and rolls out across Australia, GPs, practice nurses and reception staff can reasonably expect to be asked a number of questions by patients. To assist in providing clear and unambiguous answers, the Victorian-Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance has compiled a handy list of short and … Continued

Network News (23 April 2024)

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

Greater Choices for At Home Palliative Care – Information pack for general practice

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.

Network News (9 April 2024)

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

Cancer screening resource kit for primary care

The Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer (ACPCC) and NWMPHN have collaborated to develop an online Cancer Screening Resource Kit for Primary Care, with the aim of providing an easily accessible resource for primary care clinicians. The ACPCC and NWMPHN partnered with a number of other organisations (including BreastScreen Victoria, Cancer Council Victoria, … Continued