Cultural Responsiveness Assessment Tool – final summary report 2024

The Cultural Responsiveness Assessment Tool (CRAT) was developed in 2021 for use by primary health care providers commissioned by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN). That year, a pilot program was established and seven service providers were commissioned to test the toolkit. In January 2024, the seven providers were re-engaged to determine whether they … Continued

Community Participation: 1 January – 30 June 2024

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 2024, provides an … Continued

Primary Care e-Bulletin (1 August 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 (30 July 2024)

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

Finding patients in general practice who live in residential aged care homes using Pen CAT

The Australian Government’s General Practice in Aged Care Incentive supports older people living in residential aged care. It helps them receive quality primary care services from their regular provider and practice. The incentive came into effect on 1 August 2024. Eligible GPs and practices will receive incentive payments for providing services to each of their … Continued

Network News (16 July 2024)

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

Primary Care e-Bulletin (16 July 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.

Hospital care at home – patient information sheet

Hospital care at home is hospital-level care delivered in the comfort of a patient’s own home by teams of health professionals who visit regularly. Research shows that hospital care at home delivers better health outcomes, fewer complications and a better experience for patients and their carers. The creation of these resources was a collaborative effort … Continued

Hospital care at home – hospital clinician information sheet

Hospital care at home is hospital-level care delivered in the comfort of a patient’s own home by teams of health professionals who visit regularly. Research shows that hospital care at home delivers better health outcomes, fewer complications and a better experience for patients and their carers. The creation of these resources was a collaborative effort … Continued

Hospital care at home – GP information sheet

Hospital care at home is hospital-level care delivered in the comfort of a patient’s own home by teams of health professionals who visit regularly. Research shows that hospital care at home delivers better health outcomes, fewer complications and a better experience for patients and their carers. The creation of these resources was a collaborative effort … Continued