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15 September 2025
Fly high with Puffin for your GPACI reporting
General Practices have a new way to manage and report on visits to patients in aged care with the release of the Puffin tool, developed…
Aged and palliative care

10 September 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide
Each year, September 10th marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), which focuses on bringing global attention on suicide prevention, uniting communities, organisations, and governments with…
Mental health

01 September 2025
New information on the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program
Bulk billing incentive payments changes from 1 November 2025 will expand the eligibility of bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card. Currently,…
MyMedicare
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03 February 2025
Measles health alert: Rising cases in travellers returning from South-East Asia
There is a growing measles outbreak in South-East Asia, especially in Vietnam and Thailand. Several people from Melbourne have caught measles whilst visiting family or…
General practice
31 January 2025
Download the new MyMedicare Program Guidelines
Published on the 6th of January 2025, the recent MyMedicare Program Guidelines contain detailed information and guidance for practices, general practitioners and patients who wish…
General practice
20 January 2025
Youth Northern Outreach Team (YNOT) supporting young people
What does YNOT do? The YNOT program provides personalised, confidential outreach counselling, support, education, and referrals for young people who are experiencing alcohol and other…
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17 January 2025
VIC Urgent Care Services
Urgent Care Services have been introduced in Victoria (VIC) to help reduce pressure on emergency departments. Victoria’s range of Urgent Care Services offer free help…
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07 January 2025
MyMedicare GPACI incentive – can your practice support residents in RACH’s who don’t have a regular GP?
Need help registering for MyMedicare or GPACI? If you are a GP or practice looking to support aged care residents, EMPHN can assist with registration…
General practice
07 January 2025
HealthPathways Updates
The HealthPathways Melbourne website has been updated to deliver the most current and relevant information. Key updates include enhancements to the MBS Items, Contraception, and…
General practice
07 January 2025
Final reminder: Create your individual HealthPathways account before 13 January 2025
From 13 January 2025, you will need a personalised account to access HealthPathways Melbourne. To ensure there are no interruptions to site access from next…
General practice
18 December 2024
New tender opportunity: Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) Program
EMPHN wishes to advise of a new tender opportunity in our catchment.
General practice
18 December 2024
Supporting Mental Health this holiday season: After-Hours Mental Health Nursing Service
As the festive season approaches, feelings of stress, loneliness, or grief can become more overwhelming, especially when regular support services may be unavailable. The After-Hours…
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