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Helping your patients with free digital mental health support
Important update to assignment of benefit changes 1 July 2026
Upcoming changes to bulk billing consent: what general practices need to know
New resources for using medicines on the way
CAREinMIND™ Wellbeing Support Service change: information for referrers
Boosting women’s health in the west
Building trust early: the many benefits of Year 7 health checks
Advance notice for Brimbank general practices: request for tender opening soon
Reconnect with your local peers: NWMPHN networking sessions are back
Stay up to date with new pathology and imaging results additions to My Health Record
Menopause and perimenopause resources for health professionals ahead of national campaign
Enjoy the weather, avoid the flu
News from around our region
Seeking GPs for study on vaping, other nicotine product use in young adults
29 June 2026 | Monash UniversityRegistrations now open for Cancer Council Victoria’s Nurse Ambassador Program
19 June 2026 | Cancer Council VictoriaResearchers looking for participants in cognitive health study
5 June 2026 | The University of MelbourneAsbestos Voices: help shape future research on asbestos-related diseases
27 May 2026 | National Centre for Asbestos Related DiseasesSubscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter
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We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
While the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.