Daniela, 43, is a scientist who moved to the area from interstate four years ago. She presents to a local family practice for the first time, hoping to establish a relationship with a regular GP. The GP finds out that Daniela has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and is taking methotrexate. Since arriving, she has … Continued
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What can be done to boost culturally appropriate mental health assessment and care? In 2023 NWMPHN partnered with Ascot Vale mental health service providers Pola Practice to examine components of culturally responsive practice and explore how to build clinician capability to assess need and deliver safe and appropriate care. The Responsive mental health assessment and … Continued
Over the past five years, Carers Victoria funded by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) has developed, trialled and delivered the online Carer Wellbeing and Connection program to improve social connectedness for people experiencing poor health outcomes in the Hume and Wyndham regions. This Summary Report outlines program delivery and findings.
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 2025, provides an overview of … Continued
The Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) quality improvement (QI) toolkit provides a practical guide to help general practices implement continuous QI activities for managing chronic conditions. It supports primary care teams in delivering structured, proactive and person-centred care – enhancing continuity, improving patient outcomes, and increasing efficiency. The toolkit aligns with the revised CCM Medicare Benefits … Continued
This toolkit, developed by Primary Health Networks, is designed to support allied health professionals in navigating the complexities of the local health care systems, enhancing care delivery and strengthening allied health practices. It serves as a vital resource, offering key insights, practical tools and educational opportunities to enhance both patient care and business management. The … 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, Disability and Ageing 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.
NWMPHN's delivery of the Australian Government's Medicare Mental Health phone service has been successfully verified under the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards.
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, Disability and Ageing 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.
