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Medical Costs Finder

March 21, 2024

The Department of Health and Aged Care has launched a national information campaign to encourage Australians to use the Medical Costs Finder when planning for the private specialist care. The Medical Costs Finder website is an initiative of the Australian Government to help patients find and understand the typical costs for common private health procedures…

What’s it like in General Practice or Allied Health? Let us know!

March 4, 2024

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has launched two important surveys to gauge the views of people working in general practice and allied health in our region and to clarify how we can enhance the support and training we offer. Help us refine how we advocate on behalf of our local primary health professionals and…

Group A streptococcal disease notification

February 29, 2024

From 1 March 2024, invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) will become an urgent notifiable condition for medical practitioners and pathology services in Victoria. Diagnosis of iGAS relies on the laboratory detection of Streptococcus pyogenes and clinical information. • Medical practitioners and pathology services must notify cases of iGAS immediately upon diagnosis to the Department…

Face Dementia program registrations open

November 24, 2023

  Face Dementia program registrations are open Timely diagnosis allows for provision of information, initiation of evidence – based treatments, care and support, to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia. Participation in the timely diagnosis project provides significant benefits for the general practice and its patients.  Program will include interactive online…

Alcohol and pregnancy resources

September 7, 2023

fare – Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education has updated Resources and training for health professionals about alcohol and pregnancy: Every Moment Matters provides accurate information and advice on alcohol-free pregnancy and safe breastfeeding