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Mental Health Professionals’ Network and Primary Health Networks announce national initiative

By mpcn | Events, News | 0 comment | 18 July, 2020 | 0

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

Tips and strategies in using technology for mental health consultations

By mpcn | News | 0 comment | 26 June, 2020 | 0

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.

New webinar: Recalls and reminders in general practice

By mpcn | News, Resources | 0 comment | 8 May, 2020 | 0

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

New webinar: Introduction to immunisation for general practice nurses

By mpcn | News, Resources | 0 comment | 8 May, 2020 | 0

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

Updated webinar: Infection prevention and control

By mpcn | News, Resources | 0 comment | 8 May, 2020 | 0

The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance’s webinar, Infection prevention and control, has been updated.

Telehealth webinar for mental health providers: Monday, 18 May 7:15–8:30pm

By mpcn | Events, News, Online learning | 0 comment | 30 April, 2020 | 0

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.

COVID-19 in Victoria: Update on the response of Primary Health Networks and general practice

By mpcn | News | 0 comment | 20 March, 2020 | 0

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.

New public hospital referral criteria launch 1 February 2020

By mpcn | Alerts, News, System integration | 0 comment | 7 January, 2020 | 0

Public specialist clinics across Victoria will start assessing referrals against the second batch of statewide specialist clinic referral criteria from 1 February
2020.

Cataract surgery referrals and wait times at the Eye and Ear Hospital

By mpcn | Alerts, News | 0 comment | 3 December, 2019 | 0

An update on waiting lists for patients to be assessed for cataract surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

HealthPathways launches the Pancreatic Cancer – Established pathway

By mpcn | Alerts, News, System integration | 0 comment | 21 November, 2019 | 0

A new clinical pathway for GPs has been launched to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day, to help people living with Pancreatic Cancer receive better support in the community.

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  • About us
    • About the Alliance
    • Collaboration
    • Leadership
    • PHN Publications
    • Thought Leadership
  • Our Work
    • Best practice, prevention, management and support
      • Accelerated uptake of Hepatitis C medicines
      • Carer Awareness in General Practice
      • Community led cancer screening
      • Lymphoedema Primary Care Capacity Building
      • Optimal Care Pathways
        • Optimal Care Pathways – Oesophagogastric Cancer OCP
        • Optimal Care Pathways – Prostate Cancer
      • Place-based Suicide Prevention
      • Statewide Paediatric HealthPathways Project
      • Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning
    • Connecting health with other sectors
      • Doctors in Secondary Schools
      • Enhancing Mental Health Support in Secondary Schools
    • Health system integration and reform translation
      • Alcohol and other Drug Integration
      • Care Pathways and Referral
        • COVID-19 care pathways
      • Enhancing Carers Supports Within Primary Health Care
      • Mental Health Integration
      • My Health Record Expansion
      • PIP QI Incentive partnership
      • Population Health Planning
      • SafeScript
      • State Emergency and Support Recovery
      • Statewide Specialist Clinic Referral Criteria
      • The National Disability Insurance Scheme in Victoria and Tasmania
      • Voluntary Assisted Dying
  • News and Education
    • Education and Calendars
    • News
    • Online Learning
  • SafeScript Training
  • Contact
    • Contact us
    • Our PHNs
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