From 1 November 2025, changes will be made to the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners Initiative through the Medicare Benefits Schedule, subject to the passage of legislation.

National Carers Week (12 - 18 October 2025) provides a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness about the 3 million Australians who provide care to a family member or friend.

The next feature in our 10 Year Impact Series explores how mental health support has expanded across south east Melbourne, highlighting key initiatives and outcomes.

New statewide referral criteria for a range of children’s ear, nose and throat conditions come into effect from 1 November 2025 in all Victorian public hospitals.

New statewide referral criteria for a range of children and adult dermatology conditions come into effect from 1 November 2025 in all Victorian public hospitals.

The South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) invites eligible organisations to submit tenders to deliver the care finder program.

General practices are encouraged to print or download the following MyMedicare posters and social media tiles to display and use in their practices communications.

National data indicates that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people experience vision loss at three times the rate of non-indigenous Australians. It is estimated that more than 90% of this vision loss is preventable or treatable, if picked up early.

SEMPHN stands with the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria and others in urging Victorian Members of Parliament to reaffirm the original bipartisan commitment to Treaty.