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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
Timeframes to access the Australian Immunisation Register using Health Professional Online Services and Provider Digital Access
Is your medical practice using electronic prescriptions? Now is the time to start
Managing COVID-19 vaccine data in My Health Record: essential information for general practice
Preparing your general practice for Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccines rollout
News from around our region
Endometriosis Symposium: harnessing opportunities for change
13 July 2026 | Julia Argyrou Endometriosis CentreImproving the design of consumer-focused pathology reports
8 July 2026 | St Vincent's Hospital MelbournePrevention starts in primary care: Refer patients to Life! this National Diabetes Week
2 July 2026 | Diabetes VictoriaSeeking GPs for study on vaping, other nicotine product use in young adults
29 June 2026 | Monash UniversityRegistrations now open for Cancer Council Victoria’s Nurse Ambassador Program
19 June 2026 | Cancer Council VictoriaSubscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter
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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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