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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
ATAGI recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine use in children aged 6 months to <5 years
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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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.