These resources are useful for primary care professionals working in clinical or community settings.
NWMPHN Regional Needs Assessment (August 2016)
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is committed to continually improving primary health care for all communities in the region. As part of...
NWMPHN Needs Assessment Report (November 2017)
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is committed to continually improving primary health care for all communities in the region. As part of...
Plan Do Study Act template for general practice
‘Plan, Do, Study, Act’ (PDSA) cycles are used to analyse your practice's quality improvement performance and make measurable improvements. This is an extract from...
Sudden loss of vision (webinar held on 18 August 2020)
An education webinar for GPs and GP registrars to improve their knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with sudden...
Navigating delayed childhood development, ASD and ADHD (webinar held on 15 August 2020)
This webinar with Werribee Mercy Hospital focused on childhood development and when delays may need further investigation and diagnosis. This session also covered autism...
All about atopy (webinar held on 12 August 2020)
Confused about whether your paediatric patient is presenting with asthma, bronchitis or allergic rhinitis? Unsure what the red flags are when it comes to...
Making time to talk about bowel cancer screening: A simple guide for community groups
Making Time to Talk About Bowel Cancer Screening has been created to help community groups to talk about the importance of bowel cancer screening, and...
Primary Pulse Winter 2020
Magazine focusing on the key issues and partnerships shaping health in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.
Electronic prescribing readiness checklist for pharmacy – June 2020
Electronic prescribing allows prescribers and their patients to use an electronic prescription for medicines.
Electronic prescribing readiness checklist for general practice – June 2020
Electronic prescribing allows prescribers and their patients to use an electronic prescription for medicines.
Closing a medical practice: A guide for health professionals working in general or private practice
The changes occurring in the general practice landscape present many challenges including the decision to retire or to close a practice. As small businesses,...
My Health My Voice – June 2020
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...
Webinar: Hearing loss, cognitive impairment and hearing aid solutions (webinar 16 June 2020)
This webinar was hosted by the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital on 16 June 2020. An education session for GPs and GP registrars...
Chronic disease management and care plans using telehealth in general practice (webinar held on 28 May 2020)
This webinar was held on 28 May 2020. It provides the practice team, including nurses, GPs, practice managers and reception staff with an overview...
Primary Pulse Autumn 2020
Magazine focusing on the key issues and partnerships shaping health in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.
Advance care planning – My Health Record (fact sheet)
If you have wishes for your future medical treatment you should write them down and share them, so that they are known should the...
Primary Pulse Summer 2019
Magazine focusing on the key issues and partnerships shaping health in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.
NWMPHN Needs Assessment Report (December 2020)
This document includes the following sections: 1. Narrative 2. Outcomes of the health needs analysis 3. Outcomes of the service needs analysis 4. Opportunities,...
NWMPHN Financial Report 2019
This financial report covers North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, providing formal records of our activities for the year ended 30 June 2019.
Quality Improvement Guide and Tools
The Quality Improvement (QI) process can help you reduce costs, improve outcomes for staff, and improve patient care and experience. The QI Guide and Tools shows...
Using CAT4 and Topbar for PIP QI activities
This training guide for new and experienced users, demonstrates how to use CAT Plus in the context of the Practice Incentives Program Quality Improvement...
How to create a PRODA account
Provider Digital Access (PRODA) is an online authentication system providers use to securely access government online services.
Primary Pulse Spring 2019
Magazine focusing on the key issues and partnerships shaping health in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.
Let's Talk About Cancer – pop-up shop report
The “Let’s Talk About Cancer” pop-up shop project was a pilot project with the aim of exploring the viability and use of the pop-up...
