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NWMPHN services for older adults and the people who care for them

July 24, 2023

Older adults are a priority population for North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN). Through extensive research, collaboration and funding, our organisation drives multiple projects aimed at improving health outcomes for people aged 65 and over living in its catchment. This 2-page document summarises our main activities concerning older people, with links to more information.

When someone dies in residential aged care: Grief and loss for families

July 17, 2023

By NWMPHN Comms

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

Quality improvement record – a template for practices

July 5, 2023

By NWMPHN Comms

This simple and intuitive document makes it easy for you to record and review your quality improvement (QI) activities. It is also very useful should you ever be audited, as it provides a record of your participation in quality improvement. Completing the QI record can also assist you to meet the requirements for the Practice … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

June 28, 2023

By NWMPHN Comms

Roberta (she/her) is a 68-year-old Yorta Yorta/Gunditjamara retired council worker, who presents to her local clinic for the first time. She moved to Melbourne/Naarm recently with her daughter and granddaughter, who has won a scholarship to a local secondary school.

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Alcohol and other drugs management

June 20, 2023

By NWMPHN Comms

The GP first meets Tony, a 53-year-old man, when he presents at the clinic witback pain. The GP is concerned that he may in fact be seeking drugs of dependence, as he exhibits some behaviours of concern

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