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Statewide specialist clinic referral criteria has been updated
Boosting GP awareness of ME/CFS and long COVID
Linking GPs with paediatricians keeps kids out of hospital
QI in action: improving alcohol status recording at Fawkner Health Care
The hour of power: tips for rapid treatment in general practice
Navigating the COVID-19 waves
Request for Tender: provision of care finder services in north western Melbourne
Local dementia service directory: invitation for providers
Kids' respiratory clinic in North Melbourne will ease hospital burden
Primary care reform update: state and federal funding for new GP-led clinics to ease pressure on hospitals
Sunshine brings a ray of light for respiratory patients
For patients, patience is the key
News from around our region
Seeking GPs and practice nurse for primary care stakeholder group
25 March 2026 | St Vincent’s Hospital MelbourneHelp shape the future of perinatal mental health care
11 March 2026 | The Parent-Infant Research InstituteGeneral practices invited to participate in antibiotic prescribing trial
10 March 2026 | University of WollongongNew study empowers GPs to cut antibiotic overuse and improve outcomes
4 March 2026 | University of MelbourneSurvey invitation: share your insights about T&CM providers
24 February 2026 | University of MelbourneHeide Clinic now open: specialist women's health centre in Heidelberg
23 February 2026 | Heide ClinicRegister now for the Primary Care Diabetes Conference 2026
17 February 2026 | Primary Care Diabetes Society of AustraliaIs your patient taking medicinal cannabis? New resources guide management of impairment risks and driving
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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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