Keep more Australian hearts healthy
A guide to getting the most out of the National Cancer Screening Register
PIP QI in depth: Weight management in general practice – the challenges of recording and managing BMI
Early interventions for healthy ageing project coming soon – register for Tenderlink now
The 2023 seasonal influenza vaccination advice is now available
Changes to STI treatment guidelines for primary care
Risk Assessment, Recall and Referral Project – a quality improvement project for general practice
Preventative health assessments at the 45–49-year health check
General practice winter planning grants for at-risk people: registration information
Maximising cancer screening at cohealth Kensington
General practices: take part in our heart failure quality improvement project
Kids’ respiratory clinic in North Melbourne can ease demand at Royal Children’s Hospital emergency department
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.