These resources are useful for primary care professionals working in clinical or community settings.
'MyMedicare Minute': weekly messages
The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is releasing a series of short, weekly updates designed to support general practices with clear,...
Common dermatology chllenges in primary care (31 March 2026)
Dermatologic presentations are common in general practice. This webinar, facilitated by NWMPHN in collaboration with Western Health, includes vignettes of common primary practice complaints,...
Network News (31 March 2026)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west. Subscribe now.
HealthPathways Melbourne case study - Suspected acute cystitis
Bethany, 36, presents to her GP with a two-day history of incomplete bladder emptying, stinging on urination and increased urinary frequency. For the past...
Seasonal respiratory diseases - Immunisation annual update (26 March 2026)
Participants from primary care and residential age care homes (RACH) will learn how to identify and manage patients with needle phobia, using supportive communication...
Your patient just asked ChatGPT about their results ... now what? Navigating AI-informed patients and the new My Health Record landscape (18 March 2026)
Your patient has just received pathology results in My Health Record and, before their next appointment, asked ChatGPT what it means. This is already...
HealthPathways Melbourne case study - Paediatric intoeing over several years
Luca, four, attends the clinic with his father, who is concerned that the child’s feet “turn inwards” when he walks and runs. Luca’s childcare...
Common gastroenterology problems in general practice and outpatient settings: optimising evaluation and management (17 March 2026)
This webinar explores practical strategies for managing common gastrointestinal conditions in general practice and outpatient care. It covers the evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal...
Network News (18 March 2026)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west. Subscribe now.
Palliative care resources for primary care
The following resources are for health care workers providing palliative and end-of-life care for patients. Visit North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network's palliative care...
PM Peer Connect - Growing and keeping great practice teams (19 February 2026)
Welcome to our face to face Practice Manager Peer Connect meetings - a new opportunity for practice managers to connect, share, and grow together....
Nurse Skill Share: Immunisation (4 March 2026)
This face to face Nurse Skill Share session is a space for nurses to learn, share, and grow together. For providers delivering immunisations in...
Primary Care e-Bulletin (10 March 2026)
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network sends regular email updates to general practices, pharmacies and other primary care providers. These include links to the latest...
Network News (3 March 2026)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west. Subscribe now.
HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Paediatric patient with fever
A girl, four, is brought in to see her GP by her worried parents. She has not been herself for the past three days....
Community Participation Report: 1 July to 31 December 2025
NWMPHN’s Community Participation Plan 2024-2026 outlines our approach, and how we will strive to bring about our vision of ‘a healthy people and a healthy...
Itching, burning, pain: navigating vulval skin conditions (17 February 2026)
This session, hosted by NWMPHN and Mercy Health, aims to increase GP confidence in recognising and managing a range of vulval dermatoses, including lichen...
My Health My Voice – February 2026
Our community newsletter, My Health My Voice, will keep you updated about the work of North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), local services available...
Workforce Gender Equality Census 2024-25 – MPCN Employer Statement
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) publishes the average and median gender pay gap for base salary and total remuneration for all organisations with...
Network News (17 February 2026)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west. Subscribe now.
HealthPathways Melbourne case study - Incidental finding of reduced eGFR leading to chronic kidney disease diagnosis
George, 66, is a retired bank clerk who rarely attends his regular GP. He is doing so today for a review of his blood...
HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Fatty liver disease
James, 55, is a retired accountant who has booked a short appointment at his regular general practice for a review of his type 2...
Primary Care e-Bulletin (6 February 2026)
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network sends regular email updates to general practices, pharmacies and other primary care providers. These include links to the latest...
Network News (3 February 2026)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west. Subscribe now.
