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Getting the most out of our new mental health service referral form – for you, and your at-risk patients

New booklet helps funeral directors support families impacted by suicide

Boosting breast cancer screening rates in Melbourne’s north and west

Level E consultations for general practices

Mental health case conferencing items

Take care this festive season

Five minutes with Paulette Belcastro

Doctors in schools program improving care experiences for patients, providers

That was the year that was: NWMPHN releases 2023 Annual Report

Five minutes with Litsa Kyriakou

Improving access to planned surgery for patients

Navigating difficult conversations in general practice
News from around our region
Host a student nurse at your practice through APNA's placement program
10 September 2025 | Australian Primary Health Care Nurses AssociationPrimary health care nurses urged to complete APNA's 20th annual survey
10 September 2025 | Australian Primary Health Care Nurses AssociationShare your insights on supporting patients who quit smoking or vaping
10 September 2025 | University of TasmaniaSupporting GPs to identify and manage patients with chronic breathlessness
8 September 2025 | The University of MelbourneGP views sought for University of Sydney study on breast cancer
5 September 2025 | The University of SydneyChildhood pneumococcal vaccine schedule change from 1 September 2025
8 August 2025 | National Centre for Immunisation Research and SurveillanceArgus to Healthlink transition at Parkville precinct hospitals
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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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