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Stories from respiratory patients welcome
North Western Melbourne PHN’s successful cancer screening program to go statewide in response to delayed care
New HealthPathways app available on TopBar
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?
News from around our region
New study empowers GPs to cut antibiotic overuse and improve outcomes
4 March 2026 | University of MelbourneSurvey invitation: share your insights about T&CM providers
24 February 2026 | University of MelbourneHeide Clinic now open: specialist women's health centre in Heidelberg
23 February 2026 | Heide ClinicRegister now for the Primary Care Diabetes Conference 2026
17 February 2026 | Primary Care Diabetes Society of AustraliaIs 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
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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.