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Advice for prescribers and dispensers of COVID-19 antivirals
A GP's guide to getting the most out of the National Cancer Screening Register Healthcare Provider Portal
STIs are the forgotten epidemic
The pandemic may end, but the Pathway will continue - The Health Advocate
Oral treatments for COVID-19: what GPs know so far
Mandatory influenza vaccination for healthcare workers
Stop soldiering on and act now
Topbar app to help general practices identify patients for flu vaccination
Taking a quality improvement approach to flu vaccinations in 2022
GP respiratory clinics ready for winter virus surge
Japanese encephalitis update for clinicians – from the Western Public Health Unit
GP respiratory clinics are open over the long weekend
News from around our region
Endometriosis Symposium: harnessing opportunities for change
13 July 2026 | Julia Argyrou Endometriosis CentreSeeking GPs to improve the design of consumer-focused pathology reports
8 July 2026 | St Vincent's Hospital MelbournePrevention starts in primary care: Refer patients to Life! this National Diabetes Week
2 July 2026 | Diabetes VictoriaSeeking GPs for study on vaping, other nicotine product use in young adults
29 June 2026 | Monash UniversityRegistrations now open for Cancer Council Victoria’s Nurse Ambassador Program
19 June 2026 | Cancer Council VictoriaResearchers looking for participants in cognitive health study
5 June 2026 | The 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.
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