Latest health needs assessment out now


New data and insights to help inform the delivery of care in south east Melbourne are available now through our latest health needs assessment.

This annual snapshot of our community’s health helps us make evidence-informed decisions on how and where we invest our funds and resources, so we are supporting the people of south east Melbourne to live their healthiest lives. 

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August 13, 2025
The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Aging (the department) has released a number of updated resources to support the correct administration of RSV vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.
August 13, 2025
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has announced changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) childhood pneumococcal schedule, following advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
August 13, 2025
Following a recent increase in mpox cases in Victoria, the South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU) has provided information for general practitioners, highlighting the key updates and actions.
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Top Services & Resources

Care Coordination – Care Planning

Learn about the four key steps to care planning with your patients. Get tips for care planning, and information about action plans.

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Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs)

Four PPCCs are now open in south east Melbourne, providing treatment for urgent non-life-threatening conditions including mild infections, sprains, broken bones and minor burns. PPCCs are open 7 days a week for extended hours at no cost to patients.

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Health Needs Assessments

Every year, SEMPHN undertakes a Health Needs Assessment of the south east Melbourne region to enable us to design and commission appropriate programs for at-risk people and assist service providers with population health planning. 

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MyMedicare

MyMedicare is Australia’s new voluntary patient registration model. It will enable a blended funding model that sits alongside fee-for-service while strengthening the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams. 

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