Health systems and capacity building
Doctor typing on computer

SafeScript – a timely reminder of the mandatory requirement to check SafeScript when prescribing monitored medicines

28 June 2023
Dr Jeannie Knapp – NWMPHN GP clinical advisor
Prevention and management of chronic conditions
A young child using an asthma inhaler under supervision from a practice nurse.

Improving local asthma care in Melbourne’s inner west

28 June 2023
NWMPHN
Prevention and management of chronic conditions

New dementia resources for health professionals and their patients

25 June 2023
NWMPHN
Children and families

Primary care family violence program set to extend

23 June 2023
Medical Republic
Children and families
asian newborn baby holding parent hand grab finger.

To help mothers and babies, go local and listen

22 June 2023
NWMPHN
Health systems and capacity building

Have your say on local palliative and end-of-life care services

20 June 2023
NWMPHN
Health systems and capacity building
A doctor having an awkward conversation with a patient.

Sexual health clinic opens in Caroline Springs

19 June 2023
NWMPHN
Prevention and management of chronic conditions
home bowel screening pack

For general practice: an opportunity to get up to speed on bowel cancer screening

14 June 2023
NWMPHN
Children and families
Pregnant women pictured sitting, talking to nurse.

Successful GP-led program to tackle family violence set to expand across Melbourne's west and north

9 June 2023
NWMPHN
Mental health
older lady holding walking stick

Expanded mental health care in aged care

8 June 2023
NWMPHN
Health systems and capacity building
paediatric psychiatrist with child

COMPASS points in the right direction for better mental health care for children

6 June 2023
NWMPHN
Health systems and capacity building
Doctor helping a child

Discover new medical services in Melbourne’s north

5 June 2023
NWMPHN

News from around our region

Community health services announce merger

1 May 2025  |  Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health

New perinatal mental health checklist available in 40 languages

16 April 2025  |  Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia

BreastScreen Victoria now reporting breast density

3 April 2025  |  BreastScreen Victoria

Calling all families with infants within 10km of The Royal Children’s Hospital

27 March 2025  |  Murdoch Children's Research Institute

APNA Festival of Nursing: abstract submission deadlines extended

25 March 2025  |  The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association

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