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

Network News (2 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 (1 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.

Aboriginal Health – fact sheet – MBS table

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health pack designed to help general practices and health care providers to deliver better, culturally safer care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learn more on our website.

General Practice Update (20 June 2024)

Latest news, CPD training, policy updates and more for general practice teams in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.