Recent vaccine supply and distribution issues have caused temporary vaccine shortages of the Capvaxive ® (pneumococcal) vaccine.

Throughout July and August, all Australians aged 50 will receive a letter, from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, about reducing their dementia risk. Some patients may bring the letter or a dementia risk assessment report to appointments to ask questions or seek support.

The purpose of this activity is to ensure patients with a mental health diagnosis (particularly high-risk mental health patients, e.g. bipolar disorder and a Mental Health Treatment Plan) that require phone (level C or D) and/or videoconference longer appointments (level C, D or E) are identified and proactively offered MyMedicare registration supporting continuity of care and improved outcomes.

Are you a First Nations carer supporting a loved one affected by alcohol, other drugs, or mental health challenges? Join Windana’s free monthly First Peoples’ Carers Program, funded by SEMPHN, and connect with others in a safe and supportive space.

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease caused by different strains of the bird flu virus that can spread between wild and domestic birds. Bird flu continues to pose a low risk to human health, with no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission.

South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) is proud to be partnering with Monash University and leading organisations across Australia on a nationally significant research project aimed at improving health outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

There are ongoing cyber security risks for Australian healthcare providers following recent cyber attacks on a national network of GP practices and skin cancer clinics.

Applications are now open for lived experience representatives to contribute to governance, workforce and data initiatives under the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement.

General Practitioners in the South Eastern Melbourne catchment can take advantage of a new Australian Government-funded education program supporting the appropriate use of antidepressants and strengthen engagement with young patients aged 13–24.