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Doctors push for fourth vax uptake

For patients, patience is the key

Distribution Priority Area update may bring GP recruitment opportunities for some general practices

Boosting cervical screening in general practice with our PIP QI reports and self-collected samples

Asthma care in 2022: Symbicort Turbuhaler vs Rapihaler and tips for performing spirometry during the pandemic

Pre-infection treatment planning for COVID-19 early antiviral therapies

Long COVID management: a GP’s perspective

Don’t wait for new vaccines to get your fourth COVID-19 jab, experts urge

Presenting a roadmap for health reform

Commissioning care finder services to help older people navigate the aged care system
Australian Immunisation Register update: details on new features and the new look education pages now available

HealthPathways Melbourne is seeking GP reviewers
News from around our region
Seeking GP perspectives on universal screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy
1 July 2025 | University of MelbourneAustralia’s biggest celebration of primary health care nursing is coming to Brisbane this July
30 June 2025 | Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)Help shape the future of general practice research in Australia
24 June 2025 | University of WollongongMental health professionals: help researchers better understand sleep
18 June 2025 | Macquarie UniversityTune in to Heart Foundation webinar on new acute coronary syndromes guideline
3 June 2025 | Heart FoundationAccess the new Opioid Safety Toolkit – a resource for GPs and patients
14 May 2025 | Monash Addiction Research CentreAccess to the Australian Immunisation Register in residential care
9 May 2025 | National Centre for Immunisation Research and SurveillanceSubscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter
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