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Journal paper finds child mental health program helps kids and clinicians
New and improved Aged Care Incentive MBS user guide
Meet Namarata: award-winning practice manager and NWMPHN advisor
Treating heavy menstrual bleeding: is the new clinical care standard working?
How can general practice help reduce STI case numbers?
Forecasting General Practice In Aged Care Incentive payments
Transition of NWMPHN Board Chairperson and appointment of new non-Executive Directors
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
Using the latest guidelines to calculate CVD risk
Supporting the first thousand days
Hospital in the Home services can benefit from increased GP participation
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
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We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
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