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New do-it-yourself cancer check

A GP’s perspective on the new cervical screening self-collection option
My Health Record supports better care for older Australians

Introducing the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool for mental health consultations

ATAGI updated recommendations for a winter dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Report paints full picture of health needs

Working together we can tackle family violence - Community of Practice 2022

Changes to Victorian Department of Health COVID-19 response from 1 July 2022

Is there a link between COVID-19 and chronic fatigue syndrome?

New report shines a light on the health of Melbourne's north and west
My Health Record virtual classroom sessions

Resources to help multicultural communities stay protected this winter
News from around our region
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
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
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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.