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Expansion of cervical screening self-collection from 1 July 2022
Just call your GP?
Home medicines review at Kings Park Medical Centre
Melbourne’s primary care system in danger, GPs and nurses warn
Victoria unveils plans for health and human services to adapt to climate change
We need to boost the booster rollout
St Albans COVID-19 vaccination hub for people with disability, and aged care, disability care and childcare workers
New healthdirect line for residential aged care facilities managing COVID-19
Additional COVID-19 vaccines now approved for use in Australia and recognised in Australia can now be recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register
Myocarditis and pericarditis resources for primary care
Williamstown COVID-19 vaccination hub for people with disability, and aged care, disability care and childcare workers
Free COVIDSafe Plan support for small and medium businesses
News from around our region
Endometriosis Symposium: harnessing opportunities for change
13 July 2026 | Julia Argyrou Endometriosis CentreImproving 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 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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