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.

Medicare Assignment of Benefit

To assist our health practices with the 12-month transition process from 1 July 2026 and to prepare for compliance with the new Assignment of Benefit (AoB) arrangements, Western Victoria Primary Health Network will develop and publish a suite of resources over coming months. Please ensure you are subscribed to our newsletters and bookmark our MyMedicare for Health Providers page to access those resources as they are released.

 

For the latest updates on AoB, please visit Improving the assignment of benefit process, published by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

MyMedicare Updates and Information
General Practice support
Primary Care Engagement Officer Visits
Practice Resources
Doctors in Secondary Schools
CPD Hub and Online Learning
Business Management
Quality Improvement
Programs and National Schemes

Welcome to Practice Connect

Practice Connect and our team of Primary Care Engagement Officers (formerly known as 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

New Assignment of Benefit Process web page

July 8, 2026
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For all updates and the latest information and resources regarding the transition to the new Assignment of Benefit arrangements for bulk billed consultations, please refer to our new Assignment of Benefit Process web page.