News
New Footscray Hospital to open 18 February 2026
Urgent care comes to Northcote
Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program payments
PHNs welcome review recommendations to strengthen primary health networks and mental health care
NWMPHN in 2026: local knowledge, local solutions
New eligibility assessments for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program
MyMedicare software expansion released
Our holiday closure processes: important information for primary care
Family violence never takes a break
Holiday period checklist for practices
MBS bulk billing incentives and the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program
HealthPathways Melbourne GP Mental Health Treatment Plan information updated
News from around our region
Is your patient taking medicinal cannabis? New resources guide management of impairment risks and driving
4 February 2026 | Transport VictoriaThink measles vaccination status at every health check
4 February 2026 | North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU)Register for Cancer Council Victoria's Nurse Ambassador Program
23 January 2026 | Cancer Council VictoriaSupporting the mental health of expectant, new and potential parents
19 January 2026 | Gidget Foundation AustraliaSurvey of prescribing practices for patients of childbearing potential taking antiseizure medications (ASMs)
15 January 2026 | University of MelbourneSubscribe 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.