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.

Practice Management Networking Series 2025

Ten sessions of networking and education are available for practice managers based on your feedback. Online and face to face.

Find more information on the dates and topics, download the flyer HERE.

COVID-19 Response

For information on managing COVID-19 as well as administering COVID-19 vaccines across our region

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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

Daylesford to have a Blue Tree

January 23, 2025
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Daylesford is soon to have it’s own Blue Tree with council approval recently.  With Blue Trees across every continent, this will serve as a powerful symbol of hope and vivid conversation starter.  The trees encourage people to speak up when experiencing mental health concerns. Support the organisation and further information here    

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BreastScreen coming to Edenhope

January 17, 2025
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BreastScreen Victoria coming to Edenhope. 28 Jan – 14 Feb Edenhope Football Oval, Abikair St Edenhope Book appointments: Breast Screen: breastscreen.org.au or phone 13 20 50 Womens Health appointments with a nurse: 03 9675 0050

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Buruli Ulcer – Health Alert

January 2, 2025
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Department of Health, Chief Health Officer has released an update around the spread of the Buruli Ulcer. Early recognition and diagnosis are critical to prevent skin and tissue loss – consider the diagnosis in patients with a persistent ulcer, nodule, papule, or oedema and cellulitis not responding to usual treatments, especially on exposed parts of…

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POLAR – Enhanced Clinic Summary Report

December 13, 2024
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POLAR have released a new Clinic Summary Report. Enhanced performance and functionality for Quality and Tracked MBS sheets. New Clinical indicators interface. The old Clinic Summary Report is currently still available to allow time to transition to the new one. View a short video of the features on the Knowledge Base site or view here…

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