These resources are useful for primary care professionals working in clinical or community settings.
Network News (22 November 2022)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west.
My Health My Voice - November 2022
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...
Virtual Fracture Clinic and Basic Fracture Management in the Adult Population (17 November 2022)
This session is an introduction to the Virtual Fracture Clinic at Western Health, commonly seen in upper and lower limb fractures and soft tissue...
Supporting child mental health through a whole of practice approach (15 November 2022)
This session, delivered by Emerging Minds and designed for GPs, practice nurses, practice managers and non-clinical staff working in general practice, will introduce you...
Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool
This is a link to the Australian Government's Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool for mental health consultations.
Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool – Snapshot
This document provides a snapshot of the Australian Government's Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool for mental health consultations.
Primary Health Networks mental health care guidance – initial assessment and referral for mental health care
This document provides guidance to Primary Health Network on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health...
Time mastery in general practice: preserving your most valuable resource (8 November 2022)
Improve time effectiveness, reduce wasted time and reduce the propensity for people to ‘burn out’ as is common right know. There are more and...
Network News (8 November 2022)
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 (4 November 2022)
Latest news, CPD training, policy updates and more for general practice teams in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.
Online forum: Hon Ged Kearney MP discusses women's health and Federal Budget - 2 November 2022
Organised by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), the event saw Minister Kearney – a keen advocate for building women’s health services across...
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (12 October 2022)
This webinar aims to increase awareness of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) as a diagnosis and its links to ‘long COVID’, as well as...
Flashes, Floaters and Blurring (18 October 2022)
An interactive webinar by a specialist ophthalmologist from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, for GPs to improve their knowledge and skills in...
Shared Maternity Care Collaborative Workshop I: COVID-19/Infections in Pregnancy & Problems in the Third Trimester
This session will cover the latest clinical advice on the effects and management of COVID-19 in pregnancy, and how to identify and manage a...
Health Needs Assessment 2022-25
Our Health Needs Assessment is a comprehensive compilation of health and wellbeing research and data, plus contextual information gathered through interviews, workshops and surveys...
NWMPHN Financial Report 2021-22
This financial report covers North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, providing formal records of our activities between 2021-2022.
NWMPHN Annual Report 2021-22
Our annual report shows how our community – whether that be health professionals, health organisations, community advocates or people living our region – is...
Heart failure update - improving management and reducing readmissions (27 October 2022)
The aim of this session is to discuss key heart failure updates in diagnosis, treatment and reductions in hospital admissions. We also discuss the...
Shared Maternity Care Collaborative Workshop II (26 October 2022)
Shared maternity care GPs have an essential role in the care of patients with GDM. In this session, we will discuss how to identify...
Priority Primary Care Centres – Statewide Information Session 25 October 2022
The Victorian Government is funding 25 Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs) across the state. Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are commissioning these clinics in their...
Network News (25 October 2022)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west.
Network News (11 October 2022)
Latest news, events, training and opportunities for our commissioned services and primary health care providers in Melbourne’s centre, north and west.
Co-designing a Paediatric Virtual Urgent Care Service – Project Report
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network played a significant role in supporting the development of the VVED paediatric model of care in collaboration with...
Deferred care session 3: chronic disease management, healthy ageing and palliative care (27 September 2022)
The pandemic has seen huge numbers of patients delaying or cancelling usual – and even urgent – care. This education session explored the impact...
