Our holiday closure processes: important information for primary care
Family violence never takes a break
Holiday period checklist for practices
MBS bulk billing incentives and the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program
For some, the festive times aren’t always fun
HealthPathways Melbourne GP Mental Health Treatment Plan information updated
Support at Home program: new resources for GPs and primary care professionals
New MyMedicare checklist for general practice
Codesign in action: building the Health Care Neighbourhood together
Changes from 1 November: Bulk Billing Incentives and Better Access Initiative
NWMPHN celebrates Treaty
Statewide referral criteria - new suite of children’s ophthalmology conditions
News from around our region
Referrals for children newly diagnosed with diabetes into Western Health ambulatory clinic
27 November 2025 | Western HealthInput needed: GP referral pathways for workers with psychological injuries
26 November 2025 | Dr Annie Jeffries (University of New South Wales)Evaluating child mental health training among multicultural parents and carers
18 November 2025 | Dr Shurong Lu (The University of Melbourne)GPs: have your say on child consent to medical treatment
17 November 2025 | Professor Claire Fenton-Glynn, Dr Fiona Hum (Monash University)Free support for those affected by recent alleged sexual assault in childcare centres
17 November 2025 | Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (WestCASA)Controlling the spread of cryptosporidiosis
11 November 2025 | North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU)Tell us about 'care as usual' for women after gestational diabetes
6 November 2025 | University of Melbourne Department of General Practice and Primary CareSubscribe 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.