GP-run respiratory clinic to open in Hume, Whittlesea
healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP program extended to 30 June 2022
New PPE packages available in January 2022
First State-funded GP respiratory clinics open in Melbourne
New safety and quality standards for primary care and community health services
A boost for IPC Health's social prescribing program
Is your practice ready for the Services Australia Web Services upgrade?
Health care providers asked to prepare for NASH changes now
Translating for healthy results
Free Emergency Response Planning Tool licences for general practices in 2022 and 2023
MBS telehealth items and the 12-month rule: FAQs for general practice
Melbourne’s health system needs to up its cultural cred, report finds
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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