Public specialist clinics across Victoria will start assessing referrals against the third batch of Victorian Department of Health statewide specialist clinic referral criteria from 1 May 2021. These provide clear, consistent criteria to help people receive appropriate specialist care in public specialist clinics. Developed by the Department of Health, this batch of criteria includes selectedRead more
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In a national first, all 31 Primary Health Networks have joined with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN) to produce an exciting webinar series targeted to the workforce who support the mental health of older Australians, a priority for the Commonwealth Government. We welcome participation of practitioners from your association who work with older AustraliansRead more
Learn about the opportunities, challenges and risks in conducting mental health consultations by telephone and/or videoconferencing, and practical strategies for improving outcomes for both practitioner and client.
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance has published a new webinar: Recalls and reminders in general practice. Differentiate between recalls and reminders and their key components, understand the RACGP Standards requirements and learn about how technology can streamline contact with patients. This webinar was recorded in October 2019. It is available on ourRead more
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance has published a new webinar: Introduction to immunisation for general practice nurses. Learn about the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services immunisation program, the role of the nurse, the difference between government and privately funded vaccines and the resources available to support general practices. This webinarRead more
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance’s webinar, Infection prevention and control, has been updated.
Join this webinar to better understand the opportunities, challenges and risks in conducting mental health consultations by telephone and/or videoconferencing, and to learn practical strategies for improving outcomes for both practitioner and client – including establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with clients via this technology.
The Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance consulted representatives from Victoria’s six Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on 9 March 2020 to document how the sector is supporting general practices across the state.
Public specialist clinics across Victoria will start assessing referrals against the second batch of statewide specialist clinic referral criteria from 1 February
2020.
An update on waiting lists for patients to be assessed for cataract surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.