News: General Practice

Medicare Mental Health supports better mental health, social and emotional wellbeing. The services are free for anyone, and you don’t need an appointment or a referral. The website connects you...

Practice Nurse Orientations Networking Opportunitites News and Announcements Education Opportunitites CESPHN - support for nurses working in general practice Are you a new nurse working in general practice? Our practice...

SESLHD/SLHD Annual Immunisation Update - December 3 Australia not meeting national vaccination targets New and improved Immunisation Handbook app now available Measles alert Education SESLHD/SLHD Annual Immunisation Update - December...

Adolescent vaccination hits five-year low SESLHD/SLHD Annual Immunisation Update on December 3 Education Adolescent vaccination hits five-year low Vaccination coverage among Australian adolescents has fallen to its lowest point in...

Practice Reflections: COPD – coming soon  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death and disease burden in Australia. General practitioners play a critical role in slowing...

General Practices have been supporting patients to register with MyMedicare at higher rates across Australia since new General Practice Chronic Conditions Management Plans came into effect on 1 July 2025. As of...

Practice Nurse Orientations Networking Opportunitites News and Announcements Education Opportunitites CESPHN - SUPPORT FOR NURSES WORKING IN GENERAL PRACTICE Are you a new nurse working in general practice? Our practice...

eReferrals via HealthLink SmartForms are the preferred method of GP referral to the majority of SLHD services. NSW Health’s Engage Outpatients referral management platform streamlines the triage and management of...

Outcome Health, in partnership with CESPHN, is offering medical practices an exclusive 50% discount on an annual Husky subscription. Start with a free 1-month trial - just click the “Subscribe...

Changes from 1 November: Bulk Billing Incentives and Better Access Initiative Important changes for General Practices to Bulk Billing Incentives and the Better Access Initiative (including Mental Health Treatment Plans)...