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

Survey request – Dementia Pathways tool users

December 13, 2024
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The Dementia Pathways Tool provides a comprehensive yet intuitive web-based repository of dementia-related information, tools, service directories and resources which is publicly available. This enables community access to locally specific information about dementia that may be of relevance, including family and carer support, financial and legal issues, driving capabilities and powers of attorney. the tool…

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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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Medical Costs Finder

March 21, 2024
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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…

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