General Practice Update (17 December 2021)
Latest news, CPD training, policy updates and more for general practice teams in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.
Resource Type: Publications
Bridging the Health Gap: ECCV Report
This Final Report contains the Findings and Recommendations of the “Improving access to culturally safe primary health care services during the after hours period for culturally and linguistically diverse communities” project commissioned in June 2020 by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) and undertaken by Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) in partnership with … Continued
My Health My Voice – November 2021
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.
Quality Improvement: Closing the Gap Workbook
Primary care providers have an important role in Closing the Gap – a National Agreement, and commitment by the Australian Government to achieve health equality and to improve the health, wellbeing, life expectancy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a generation. For general practices, making changes to support Closing the Gap include better patient identification, chronic disease prevention and management, and delivery of culturally appropriate care. There are more than 10,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our region. This Closing … Continued
The Health Advocate – November 2021
The Health Advocate is the official magazine of the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association. This edition featured North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network’s multilingual ‘Goodbye Covid’ campaign (p. 32).
NWMPHN Access and Equity Framework 2021-24
At North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network we believe everyone has the right to the best health care possible. While we have a strong public health system made up of dedicated health professionals and organisations, not everyone in our community is able to access that system in an equitable way. This report is a framework … Continued
NWMPHN Financial Report 2021
This financial report covers North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, providing formal records of our activities for the year ended 30 June 2021.
NWMPHN Annual Report 2020-21
Disclaimer: Please be aware that our cover photo features an individual of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage who has passed. We understand that this can be distressing to some readers. We recommend exercising caution when engaging with this document. We deeply respect the cultural beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and … Continued
NWMPHN Emergency Management Framework
This framework helps guide our role in emergency management and action plan for implementation.
Diabetes (types 1 and 2) Quality Improvement Workbook for General Practice
General practices play a pivotal role to diagnose, treat and educate people with diabetes to manage their conditions and avoid complications. General practices can also help people prevent developing type 2 diabetes with the right advice, care and targeted health promotion. This workbook has been created by general practice, for general practice, with input from … Continued
