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General Practice in Aged Care Incentive - new FAQs and forecast tools
New family violence secondary consultation service launched for NWMPHN catchment
For some patients, home is better than hospital
To create best-practice health needs assessments, NWMPHN listens for the voices unheard
New report reveals mental health and care needs in Melbourne’s centre, north and west
Bowel cancer screening age lowered – what you need to know
Pertussis is back! Why a high index of suspicion is important for diagnosis
Getting health right for women
Aged care incentive update
Room for improvement in aged care allied health, new research reveals
Pneumococcal vaccination recall program for adults aged 70 and older
What is U=U and why is it good news for people with HIV?
News from around our region
Help shape the future of perinatal mental health care
11 March 2026 | The Parent-Infant Research InstituteGeneral practices invited to participate in antibiotic prescribing trial
10 March 2026 | University of WollongongNew study empowers GPs to cut antibiotic overuse and improve outcomes
4 March 2026 | University of MelbourneSurvey invitation: share your insights about T&CM providers
24 February 2026 | University of MelbourneHeide Clinic now open: specialist women's health centre in Heidelberg
23 February 2026 | Heide ClinicRegister now for the Primary Care Diabetes Conference 2026
17 February 2026 | Primary Care Diabetes Society of AustraliaIs 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
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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.