What you need to know about changes to opioid dependence treatment
The PPCC experience
Free urgent medical care now available in Sunbury
Australians of diverse interests come together to support the Voice to Parliament
SafeScript – a timely reminder of the mandatory requirement to check SafeScript when prescribing monitored medicines
Have your say on local palliative and end-of-life care services
Sexual health clinic opens in Caroline Springs
COMPASS points in the right direction for better mental health care for children
Discover new medical services in Melbourne’s north
Our General Practice Expert Advisory Group
Are you ready to welcome COVID-19 patients back into your rooms?
Three practical steps to improve health care worker wellbeing in general practices
News from around our region
Mental health care providers urged to complete survey on supporting Muslim clients impacted by suicide
6 October 2025 | The University of MelbourneUpdated NCIRS resource on Recommended sites for childhood vaccination now available
30 September 2025 | National Centre for Immunisation Research and SurveillanceHost a student nurse at your practice through APNA's placement program
10 September 2025 | Australian Primary Health Care Nurses AssociationPrimary health care nurses urged to complete APNA's 20th annual survey
10 September 2025 | Australian Primary Health Care Nurses AssociationShare your insights on supporting patients who quit smoking or vaping
10 September 2025 | University of TasmaniaSupporting GPs to identify and manage patients with chronic breathlessness
8 September 2025 | The University of MelbourneGP views sought for University of Sydney study on breast cancer
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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.
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