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Counselling patients who are not sure about COVID-19 vaccines: tips for general practice
Managing QR codes, check-ins and staff attestations in primary health care services
New Practice Partnership Plan and QI Record for general practices
Electronic prescribing at the The Crane General Practice
The Emergency Response Planning Tool in action at Sunbury Square Medical Centre
Third batch of statewide referral criteria for public specialist clinics to launch 1 May 2021
Using Pen CAT4 to identify general practice patients eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in phase 1b
My Health Record virtual classroom and on demand training sessions
healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP program extended to 31 December 2021
Reporting vaccinations to the Australian Immunisation Register for persons without a Medicare Card number
GP liaison consultant role available at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Common issues for general practices participating in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout – and how to fix them
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.