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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
Getting health right for women
Aged care incentive update
What is U=U and why is it good news for people with HIV?
New criteria for eligible patients requiring general surgery for a range of breast conditions
Funded training to boost your practice team’s response to family violence
North Western Melbourne PHN welcomes health budget boost
NWMPHN’s plan and premises officially launched
Help us boost eating disorder support in primary care
Health experts urge GPs, health practitioners to encourage Victorians to stay up to date with vaccinations
News from around our region
Prevention 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 VictoriaResearchers looking for participants in cognitive health study
5 June 2026 | The University of MelbourneAsbestos Voices: help shape future research on asbestos-related diseases
27 May 2026 | National Centre for Asbestos Related DiseasesSubscribe 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.