Resources

These resources are useful for primary care professionals working in clinical or community settings.

Network News (18 January 2022)

| Newsletter

Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne's centre, north and west.

Head to Health information for service providers

| Information sheet

Whether you’re trying to improve your own sense of wellbeing, looking for help with something that’s bothering you, or helping someone you care about,...

Head to Health FAQs for GPs

| Information sheet

Whether you’re trying to improve your own sense of wellbeing, looking for help with something that’s bothering you, or helping someone you care about,...

Head to Health social media assets

| Digital image, Link

Whether you’re trying to improve your own sense of wellbeing, looking for help with something that’s bothering you, or helping someone you care about,...

Head to Health email signatures

| Digital image, Link

Whether you’re trying to improve your own sense of wellbeing, looking for help with something that’s bothering you, or helping someone you care about,...

General Practice Update (17 December 2021)

| Newsletter

Latest news, CPD training, policy updates and more for general practice teams in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.

Perinatal depression and anxiety: what's new in clinical practice? (webinar 24 November 2021)

| Webinar

This webinar was held in partnership with the Parent-Infant Research Institute. It aimed to increase participants understanding of specialised approaches to managing depression and...

Supporting clients affected by female genital cutting/circumcision (webinar 17 November 2021)

| Webinar

This webinar, presented by Family Planning Victoria and The Royal Women’s Hospital, is for clinical health professionals to improve their knowledge and skills to...

Bridging the Health Gap: ECCV Report

| Report

This Final Report contains the Findings and Recommendations of the “Improving access to culturally safe primary health care services during the after hours period...

Managing COVID 19 in the community – hear from the experts in the NWMPHN region (webinar 23 November 2021)

| Webinar

Want to know more about how to manage COVID-19 patients in the community? Join this webinar, presented by two GPs in the NWMPHN region...

My Health My Voice - November 2021

| Newsletter

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...

Quality Improvement: Closing the Gap Workbook

| Toolkit

Primary care providers have an important role in Closing the Gap – a National Agreement, and commitment by the Australian Government to achieve health equality and to improve the health, wellbeing, life expectancy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within...

The Health Advocate - November 2021

| Magazine

The Health Advocate is the official magazine of the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association. This edition featured North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network's multilingual...

NWMPHN Access and Equity Framework 2021-24

| Report

At North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network we believe everyone has the right to the best health care possible. While we have a strong...

NWMPHN Financial Report 2021

| Report

This financial report covers North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, providing formal records of our activities for the year ended 30 June 2021.

NWMPHN Annual Report 2020-21

| Report

  Disclaimer: Please be aware that our cover photo features an individual of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage who has passed. We understand...

NWMPHN Emergency Management Framework

| Report

This framework helps guide our role in emergency management and action plan for implementation.

Using PenCS in your practice: PIP QI measures (webinar 27 October 2021)

| Webinar

Want to know more about the Practice Incentives Program Quality Improvement (PIP QI) Incentive? This webinar focused on quality improvement and what you need...

Understanding cochlear implants and who can benefit (webinar 21 October 2021)

| Webinar

A webinar by specialist otolaryngologist Prof. Stephen O’Leary and audiologist Raoul Wills, from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, for GPs to improve...

Using PenCS in your practice: cancer screening (webinar 20 October 2021)

| Webinar

This session was designed to upskill practice staff on how to use clinical support tools to identify and recall eligible patients for cancer screening....

Managing challenging behaviour and importance of self care in general practice (webinar 12 October 2021)

| Webinar

This webinar was presented by Katrina Otto and a local practice manager, Sally Cordina, to provide insight and strategies to address the everyday challenges faced...

Management of myocarditis and pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (28 September 2021 webinar)

| Webinar

This session provided GPs with guidance on the identification and management of myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA vaccination.

Slow growth, iron deficiency and coeliac disease in children (webinar 1 September 2021)

| Webinar

Knowing how to identify, investigate and manage slow growth in children can be very challenging. This session presented by Mercy Health paediatricians, Dr. Daniel...

Starting the conversation about family violence

| Video

Starting the conversation can be challenging, but with the right tools and supports, you can help empower women to break the silence and seek...