NWMPHN Needs Assessment Report (November 2018)

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is committed to continually improving primary health care for all communities in the region. As part of this commitment, we undertake regular, evidence-based assessment of the region to identify gaps and opportunities in health and service needs. Our Health Needs Assessment (HNA) is a comprehensive compilation of health … Continued

NWMPHN Regional Needs Assessment (August 2016)

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is committed to continually improving primary health care for all communities in the region. As part of this commitment, we undertake regular, evidence-based assessment of the region to identify gaps and opportunities in health and service needs. Our Health Needs Assessment (HNA) is a comprehensive compilation of health … Continued

NWMPHN Needs Assessment Report (November 2017)

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is committed to continually improving primary health care for all communities in the region. As part of this commitment, we undertake regular, evidence-based assessment of the region to identify gaps and opportunities in health and service needs. Our Health Needs Assessment (HNA) is a comprehensive compilation of health … Continued

Plan Do Study Act template for general practice

‘Plan, Do, Study, Act’ (PDSA) cycles are used to analyse your practice’s quality improvement performance and make measurable improvements. This is an extract from the Quality Improvement workbooks. It should be used along with the Model for Improvement and other tools found in these workbooks.

Making time to talk about bowel cancer screening: A simple guide for community groups

Making Time to Talk About Bowel Cancer Screening has been created to help community groups to talk about the importance of bowel cancer screening, and share the message with their friends, families and networks.

Primary Pulse Winter 2020

Magazine focusing on the key issues and partnerships shaping health in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.

Electronic prescribing readiness checklist for general practice – June 2020

Electronic prescribing allows prescribers and their patients to use an electronic prescription for medicines. 

Electronic prescribing readiness checklist for pharmacy – June 2020

Electronic prescribing allows prescribers and their patients to use an electronic prescription for medicines. 

Closing a medical practice: A guide for health professionals working in general or private practice

The changes occurring in the general practice landscape present many challenges including the decision to retire or to close a practice. As small businesses, general practices face differing risks in ensuring the safety and care of patients as well as ensuring the associated legal requirements are met to close a practice. North Western Melbourne Primary … Continued

My Health My Voice – June 2020

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.