Wishing you a safe and happy festive season
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December 2, 2022
Please note SEMPHN's closure dates from December 2022 to January 2023
Our team are taking some well-deserved time off from 2pm Friday, 23 December 2022 until 9am Tuesday, 3 January 2023.
While many of us are taking some well-deserved time off, we know this time of year can be a time of heightened stress, anxiety or sadness.
Please note: the Access & Referral phone line will be closed from 12 pm (noon), 23 December 2022 until 9 am, 3 January 2023.
If you or someone you know needs mental health services or support, call Head to Health on 1800 595 212. This service will be available Monday to Friday 8.30 am–5 pm (except public holidays) over the festive season.
Latest news
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) has released updated mental health training standards for 2026–2028, offering clearer guidance on training pathways required by GPs to access Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items related to mental health care under the Better Access Initiative.
From April 2026, SEMPHN’s Vulnerable Peoples Homebound Vaccination Program can receive referrals for Flu vaccination only, to eligible homebound individuals. Previously, the Flu vaccination was not available on its own.
Statewide referral criteria is now in effect for adult lung nodule conditions in public hospitals.
