Children and families
Improving child asthma management in the west: EOI open for general practice
Alcohol and other drugs
Overdose deaths on the rise
Priority populations
Advance Tender Notice: provision of care finder services in north western Melbourne
Health systems and capacity building
Kids' respiratory clinic in North Melbourne will ease hospital burden
Health systems and capacity building
Primary care reform update: state and federal funding for new GP-led clinics to ease pressure on hospitals
Mental health
Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool: paid CPD training opportunity for GPs
Prevention and management of chronic conditions
Sexual Health Week becomes focus of HIV strategy as Victoria boosts international influence
Health systems and capacity building
Sunshine brings a ray of light for respiratory patients
Priority populations
Improving care for trans, gender-diverse and non-binary people
Priority populations
PIP reporting requirements for COVID-19 in-reach vaccination clinics in aged and disability care
Suicide prevention
Finding ways to tackle suicide in our LGBTIQ+ community
Prevention and management of chronic conditions
Doctors push for fourth vax uptake
News from around our region
Is 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
4 February 2026 | North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU)Register for Cancer Council Victoria's Nurse Ambassador Program
23 January 2026 | Cancer Council VictoriaSupporting the mental health of expectant, new and potential parents
19 January 2026 | Gidget Foundation AustraliaSurvey of prescribing practices for patients of childbearing potential taking antiseizure medications (ASMs)
15 January 2026 | University of MelbourneSubscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter
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