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The NDIS: Not Difficult If you’re Shown how
Save administration time with electronic referrals in your clinical software
$1.25 million tender for improving the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Older Adults in the Community Through a Stepped Care Approach
New support for management of lymphoedema in our community
Statewide Paediatric HealthPathways officially launched
A pain in the back doesn't have to be a pain in the neck
Congratulations Robyn Saunders, winner of the Victorian Pharmacist Medal!
Patients as partners in their care
Outcomes from our engagement with primary care providers
Health Care Homes FAQ 6 – How can Bodenheimer help me improve the quality of care at my practice?
New tools for GPs take the pain out of low back treatment
HealthPathways Strategic Advisory Group: Expressions of interest for GPs
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.