News
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
Applications open: Eye health preventative care - quality improvement project for general practice
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.
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.