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.

Primary Care Conference 2024

Join us in Ballarat 11 - 12 October 

Transforming Primary Care – aims to support health professionals and those working in the sector with the latest developments for meeting today’s challenges.

Attendance grants are available to Western Victoria members if their practice is at least 50 km outside of Ballarat. (conditions apply) Places are limited.

Program details and registration here

COVID-19 Response

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

Click Here
MyMedicare
General Practice support
Practice Facilitation 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 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.

Learn More

Latest Updates

Medical Costs Finder

March 21, 2024
Posted in ,

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…

Read More

Alcohol and pregnancy resources

September 7, 2023
Posted in , ,

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  

Read More

MyMedicare registrations open

July 28, 2023
Posted in ,

MyMedicare voluntary patient registration is open for General Practices to register. Patients will be able to register from 1 October. Check if your clinic is eligible and view further information here If you would like to speak to one of our Practice Facilitators about MyMedicare or Accreditation please contact us

Read More

New Mental Health referral process

May 26, 2023
Posted in ,

From July 1, Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) will be partnering with highly experienced health care agencies to deliver improved mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) services across western Victoria. Called Step Thru Care, Step Thru Care is not and should not be the default option for GPs to refer to for all…

Read More