We’re pleased to announce SEMPHN’s 2024–25 annual report, Our Impact: Report to the Community, is now available to read online.

As the festive season approaches, it is a timely reminder of the benefits of the my health app and promoting it to your patients.

In the lead up to the holiday period, supporting patients and carers in palliative care is crucial.

SEMPHN’s Vulnerable Peoples Homebound Vaccination Program, which helps individuals who cannot leave home access COVID-19 vaccinations, has been extended to 30 June 2026.

The South East Public Health Unit is urging GPs to proactively consider measles vaccination for all patients aged 20-59 without documented evidence of two doses on AIR.

SEMPHN is currently seeking primary care health professionals, practices, and organisations willing to volunteer their time in the event of an emergency.

A resource is now available to assist general practice staff in having conversations with patients about MyMedicare.

The GPACI payment due at the end of October was delayed, 2 eligibility changes have been made to the program’s guidelines, and a new education resource for health professionals is available.

Ahead of the changes to the Aged Care Act commencing on 1 November, the Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care have released new resources for General Practitioners , Nurse Practitioners and Allied Health Providers to inform how they can support older people to access the new Support at Home (SaH) program.