News: General Practice

CESPHN Annual Immunisation Update on 24 March Shingles vaccine uptake jumps after Shingrix added to NIP Measles alerts for Sydney Updated ‘Following vaccination’ resource Immunisation Handbook chapter updates Education CESPHN...

From midday Tuesday 10 February In January 2023, the MedicineWise (MWA) and Doctor’s Bag (DBA) mobile applications were transitioned from the former NPS MedicineWise to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality...

Practice nurse orientations Networking opportunities News and announcements Education opportunities CESPHN - SUPPORT FOR NURSES WORKING IN GENERAL PRACTICE Are you a new nurse working in general practice? Our practice...

CESPHN Annual Immunisation Update – 24 March 2026 Japanese encephalitis in southern NSW Education CESPHN Annual Immunisation Update – 24 March 2026 Join us on 24 March for CESPHN’s annual...

14 January 2026 A new model of mental health care is coming to Sydney this year, with the launch of two integrated mental health hubs. The model aims to improve...

The new 1800MEDICARE app is a secure and convenient way to view key health information uploaded to your My Health Record—whether by you, your healthcare providers, or your nominated representatives....

Measles alerts for Sydney Counterfeit rabies vaccine in India Education Measles alerts for Sydney In 2025, NSW reported 29 measles cases, including overseas-acquired, interstate-acquired, and locally linked cases. Ongoing outbreaks continue...

Managing Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) participation is now easier with Services Australia’s eligibility assessments.   General Practices participating in BBPIP are encouraged to login to Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) to...

NSW Health has issued an urgent clinician alert following several recent public exposures and a locally acquired measles case in Sydney with no known source. CESPHN encourages all primary care...

Counterfeit Abhayrab® rabies vaccine has been circulating in India since 1 November 2023. While this product is not available in Australia, it may impact people who have had partial or...