The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has extended the healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP Program and the healthdirect Video Call Exemplar Program to 30 June 2026.

A SEMPHN peer mentoring program is helping new practice managers gain the skills and confidence to run successful general practices and support the delivery of quality patient care – and more are needed.

New GP Chronic Conditions Management (GPCCM) MBS items are now in effect (from 1 July 2025).

The Australian Immunisation Handbook has been updated to reflect the latest COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for 2025. The immunocompromising and medical conditions list in the handbook has also been updated.

From 1 July 2025, eligible Australians aged 50-70 will be able to participate in the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program and have a low-dose CT scan every two years to look for signs of lung cancer.

MBS Online has recently published a new factsheet outlining what the upcoming Changes to Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) MBS items mean for other members of the general practice team that often play an important role in chronic condition management plans and ongoing care.

MBS Online has recently published the ' Upcoming changes to Chronic Disease Management Framework ' , providing guidance on the revised MBS framework for managing patients with chronic conditions in primary care.

Men’s Health Week (9 – 15 June) highlights the importance of early intervention in primary care.

SEMPHN’s Stakeholder Survey is now open! The feedback we receive helps us strengthen how we work with our stakeholders and improve health outcomes across south east Melbourne.