News
Not just more testing: the factors driving Australia’s increasing STI numbers
New General Practice in Aged Care Incentive MBS user guide and short video series now available
Hospital in the Home services can benefit from increased GP participation
NWMPHN seeks new members for its advisory councils
Are your National Health Services Directory details up to date?
Doctors being referred to AHPRA for not checking prescription history
Upcoming webinar for aged care providers: MyMedicare and the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive
Signing up your residential aged care patients to MyMedicare
General Practice in Aged Care Incentive - accreditation and exemptions for non-traditional practices
General Practice in Aged Care Incentive - new FAQs and forecast tools
For some patients, home is better than hospital
Pertussis is back! Why a high index of suspicion is important for diagnosis
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.