Resources

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

Early medical abortion of pregnancy: for GPs, nurses and pharmacists (webinar 28 June 2022)

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Medical termination of pregnancy is the preferred method of induced abortion for nearly 50 per cent of women worldwide who experience unwanted pregnancy. The...

Diagnosis and management of Long COVID-19: a multidisciplinary approach (webinar 29 June 2022)

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This webinar was presented by a panel of experienced health professionals who are experts in their fields. They discussed the latest evidence-based research, their...

Deferred care session 1: immunisations, STIs and mental health in younger adults (webinar 23 June 2022)

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The pandemic has seen huge numbers of patients delaying or cancelling usual – and even urgent – care. This education session highlighted local statistics,...

General Practice Update (14 June 2022)

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

NWMPHN Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2021–23

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Our Reconciliation Action Plan is about turning good intentions into real actions and rising to the challenge of reconciling Australia. Artwork by Dixon Patten,...

Network News (5 July 2022)

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

LGBTIQ+ Affirmative Practice Training Project Framework

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The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe. ...

How to take your own HPV test: a guide for women

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Step-by-step instructions with pictures. Produced by the VCS Foundation.

Emerging treatments in atopic dermatitis (eczema) – webinar held 7 June 2022

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This education session covered the latest approaches to treatment and management of atopic dermatitis. Speakers discussed recent research and advanced targeted therapies now approved...

The CanEAT cancer nutrition care pathway (webinar 22 June 2022)

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3 in 5 patients with cancer have a nutrition symptom that is stopping them from eating well. At least 1 in 4 will develop...

Cyber security, data breach and electronic communication with patients (webinar 21 June 2022)

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As practices become increasingly reliant on digital communication, cyber threats, data loss and patient privacy breaches are becoming all too common. This session examined...

COVID-19 oral antivirals in general practice (webinar 20 June 2022)

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With the COVID-19 antivirals Paxlovid and Lagevrio now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), GPs play a pivotal role in managing patients with...

Roles and responsibilities in advance care planning

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This resource was developed as part of a collaborative quality improvement project conducted between June 2015 and March 2016. The Victorian Department of Health...

CAREinMIND™ posters

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CAREinMIND™ provides free mental health services for people in north western Melbourne. These posters will help you promote the services.

Network News (21 June 2022)

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

Network News (7 June 2022)

| Newsletter

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

General Practice Update (1 June 2022)

| Newsletter

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

Enabling new models of care and workforce solutions (PHN briefing paper)

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With strong relationships across local health services, as well as a deep understanding of community needs, regional constraints and local opportunities, Primary Health Networks...

LGBTIQ+ Mentoring Project Trial Guide

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The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe. ...

LGBTIQ+ Aftercare Trial Guide

| Guidelines

The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe. ...

Help, she’s pregnant; what do I do now? (webinar 25 May 2022)

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The aim of this Western Health session was to: provide a clear understanding of what to discuss with a woman when she presents in...

Network News (24 May 2022)

| Newsletter

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

NWMPHN Governance, Operational and Advisory Structure

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Infographic showing the governance, operational and advisory structure of Melbourne Primary Care Network and North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network.

LGBTIQ+ Community Wellbeing Small Grants Project Evaluation Report

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The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe. ...