These resources are useful for primary care professionals working in clinical or community settings.
General Practice Update (1 August 2023)
Latest news, CPD training, policy updates and more for general practice teams in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.
Network News (1 August 2023)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne's centre, north and west.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Strategies for paediatricians and GPs (25 July 2023)
This session will provide an overview of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and focus on how the disorder presents in children and young people...
Mental health service referral form (MedicalDirector)
GPs and other health professionals can use this form to refer anyone experiencing mental ill health to our mental health referral and access team....
Mental health service referral form (Word doc)
GPs and other health professionals can use this form to refer anyone experiencing mental ill health to our mental health referral and access team....
Mental health service referral form (Best Practice)
GPs and other health professionals can use this form to refer anyone experiencing mental ill health to our mental health referral and access team....
Mental health service referral form – all software formats
GPs and other health professionals can use this form to refer anyone experiencing mental ill health to our mental health referral and access team....
Caring for patients who use alcohol and other drugs (20 July 2023)
This session covers how general practices can support patients with alcohol and substance abuse issues to improve their overall health and wellbeing. Session resources...
NWMPHN services for older adults and the people who care for them
Older adults are a priority population for North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN). Through extensive research, collaboration and funding, our organisation drives multiple...
Demystifying Dementia – session 1: Recognising dementia in general practice (19 July 2023)
This session will describe the stages and domains approach recognising dementia in general practice. This event is a collaboration with Eastern Melbourne Primary Health...
Network News (18 July 2023)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne's centre, north and west.
Priority primary care centres – poster – what to expect
These posters are for priority primary care centre (PPCC) providers. They help explain what patients can expect when they arrive at a PPCC. Version...
When someone dies in residential aged care: Grief and loss for families
For families, the move into residential aged care can cause sadness and worry. Most residents will continue to live in the facility until their...
Core triage training for non-clinical staff (5 July 2023)
This session will summarise critical steps to ensure safe and effective management of patient prioritisation. Session resources: Please see the attached presentation slides and helpful...
Child mental health community of practice - session 1: Anxiety (4 July 2023)
The child mental health community of practice (CoP) is a multidisciplinary CoP for clinicians including but not limited to GPs, practice nurses, psychologists, paediatricians,...
General Practice Update (30 June 2023)
Latest news, CPD training, policy updates and more for general practice teams in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.
Network News (4 July 2023)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne's centre, north and west.
Quality improvement record - a template for practices
This simple and intuitive document makes it easy for you to record and review your quality improvement (QI) activities. It is also very useful...
Social, cultural and clinical aspects of female genital cutting (27 June 2023)
The aim of this training is to increase access to culturally, socially and clinically appropriate health services and support to women and girls from...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health - case study
Roberta (she/her) is a 68-year-old Yorta Yorta/Gunditjamara retired council worker, who presents to her local clinic for the first time. She moved to Melbourne/Naarm...
An increased role for GPs in the bowel cancer screening model (20 June 2023)
Changes to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program mean that health care providers can hand out bowel screening kits to patients directly. The session...
Network News (20 June 2023)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne's centre, north and west.
Alcohol and other drugs management - case study
The GP first meets Tony, a 53-year-old man, when he presents at the clinic witback pain. The GP is concerned that he may in...
HealthPathways and palliative care - case study
Ivy, a retired registered nurse, has been a patient of the practice for more than 20 years. Her current GP is new to the...
