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Local dementia service directory: invitation for providers
Enabling easier access to aged care services
Improving child asthma management in the west: EOI open for general practice
Overdose deaths on the rise
Advance Tender Notice: provision of care finder services in north western Melbourne
Kids' respiratory clinic in North Melbourne will ease hospital burden
Primary care reform update: state and federal funding for new GP-led clinics to ease pressure on hospitals
Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool: paid CPD training opportunity for GPs
Sexual Health Week becomes focus of HIV strategy as Victoria boosts international influence
Sunshine brings a ray of light for respiratory patients
Improving care for trans, gender-diverse and non-binary people
News from around our region
Tell us about 'care as usual' for women after gestational diabetes
6 November 2025 | University of Melbourne Department of General Practice and Primary CareManagement of pregnancy-related hypertension in the postpartum period
3 November 2025 | Dr Naomi Whyler (Monash University)Mental health care providers urged to complete survey on supporting Muslim clients impacted by suicide
6 October 2025 | The University of MelbourneUpdated NCIRS resource on Recommended sites for childhood vaccination now available
30 September 2025 | National Centre for Immunisation Research and SurveillanceHost a student nurse at your practice through APNA's placement program
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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.