New dementia resources for health professionals and their patients
For general practice: an opportunity to get up to speed on bowel cancer screening
Training to support clinicians in the fight against syphilis
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
News from around our region
Referrals for children newly diagnosed with diabetes into Western Health ambulatory clinic
27 November 2025 | Western HealthInput needed: GP referral pathways for workers with psychological injuries
26 November 2025 | Dr Annie Jeffries (University of New South Wales)Evaluating child mental health training among multicultural parents and carers
18 November 2025 | Dr Shurong Lu (The University of Melbourne)GPs: have your say on child consent to medical treatment
17 November 2025 | Professor Claire Fenton-Glynn, Dr Fiona Hum (Monash University)Free support for those affected by recent alleged sexual assault in childcare centres
17 November 2025 | Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (WestCASA)Controlling the spread of cryptosporidiosis
11 November 2025 | North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU)Tell us about 'care as usual' for women after gestational diabetes
6 November 2025 | University of Melbourne Department of General Practice and Primary CareSubscribe 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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