Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and custodians of the unceded lands and waterways - the Wadda Wurrung, Gulidjan, Gadubanud, Keeray Wurrung, Peek Wurrung, Gunditjmara, Djab Wurrung, Wotjobaluk, Dja Dja Wurrung, Jadawadjarli, Wergaia, Jaadwa and Jupagalk Peoples. We recognise the diversity, resilience, and the ongoing place that First Peoples hold in our communities. We pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present and commit to working together in the spirit of mutual understanding, respect and reconciliation. We support self-determination for First Nations Peoples and organisations.

Chronic Disease MBS MyMedicare changes paused

Upcoming changes to Chronic Disease MBS items paused until 2025. 

The Department of Health and Aged Care have announced the new MBS items and care plan  MyMedicare requirements scheduled for 1 November have been deferred until 1 July 2025.

Further information will be advised as it becomes available.  Speak to your Practice Facilitation team if you would like to provide feedback or require support or view further information here.

 

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Welcome to Practice Connect

Practice Connect and our team of Practice Facilitators are here to provide support to general practices in western Victoria by supporting your team to improve the health and wellbeing of people you are caring for. We do this by enhancing sustainability, viability and supporting improved patient outcomes through continuous quality improvement. 

Our Practice Connect tool kits provide a comprehensive range of materials to improve all aspects of running and managing a general practice. We also provide additional support by visiting your practice, over the phone or via email. Our service is provided free-of-charge to all general practices across the Western Victoria PHN region.

We will also support you and your team on various aspects of practice management including optimising the Medical Benefits Schedule, preparing for accreditation, digital health, Practice Incentive Program – Quality Improvement and more.

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Latest Updates

Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship

October 3, 2024
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Have your say on the Draft framework. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback from health care professionals working in the acute, primary or aged care sectors on its Draft Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework. The Framework outlines key elements that hospitals, in consultation with primary…

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New accreditation certificate numbers

September 18, 2024
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New standardised accreditation numbers are now a requirement from 1 October 2024.  The Department of Health and Aged Care, in collaboration with The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) and Services Australia, require a new certificate number be allocated to all general practices with current accreditation. Your accreditation provider will advise…

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Primary Care Conference 2024

July 12, 2024
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Registrations open Join us at The Goods Shed in Ballarat on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 October for two days of presentations and discussions on this year’s conference theme, Transforming Primary Care. Registrations are now open for the 2024 Primary Care Conference for anyone working in or studying primary health care and with an interest…

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Family Violence training EOI open

May 23, 2024
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Primary health care providers have a vital role in identifying and supporting people subjected to Family Violence (FV). Recognising this, WVPHN is offering grants of $2000 to general practices to participate in a practice-wide training program – the A-LIVES Training and Support package. The program has been developed to give practice staff, from receptionists to…

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