North Western Melbourne PHN in Parkville, Victoria, Australia | Medical and health

North Western Melbourne PHN

Locality: Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9347 1188

Address: 1/369 Royal Parade 3052 Parkville, VIC, Australia

Website: http://nwmphn.org.au

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25.01.2022 One in five Australians are affected by mental illness annually, yet many of us don't seek help. It's OK if you're not feeling OK. If you're struggling, pick up the phone and call HeadtoHelp today. Someone caring and experienced will listen and help you get the mental health and wellbeing support you need to feel stronger and back on track.... Free call: 1800 595 212 More information: http://headtohelp.org.au/ #WMHD2020 Mental Health Australia

23.01.2022 Are you exploring digital health technologies in your practice, such as My Health Record or Electronic Prescriptions? Unsure about the benefits? Wondering how to get your stakeholders on board and implement these technologies? All medical practices are invited to our panel discussion on 'Adapting to an Increasingly Digitised Health System' on Tuesday 25 May - register now: https://bit.ly/3ftDpbI

23.01.2022 Do you want to help gather stronger evidence about health and wellbeing outcomes, and what influences them? Primary care providers are invited to collaborate with Generation Victoria - GenV, a new research platform that will aim to recruit every family having a baby in Victoria from mid-2021. GenV is a cohort study, so data will be gathered about babies and parents as they grow older. GenV will support organisations like North Western Melbourne PHN to shape research, practi...ce and outcomes. Find out how you can get involved: https://genv.org.au/ Watch to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVwH5knxA1U

22.01.2022 There have been reports of scammers impersonating the Australian Digital Health Agency. If you receive a call from someone offering to enrol you for a health record, do not provide any personal information, hang up the call and report it to https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/ More information: https://bit.ly/3lrqVmi

21.01.2022 Dementia Support Australia has opened three Specialist Dementia Care Program units in Victoria that are now operational and ready to receive referrals. The program supports people with very severe behavioural or psychological symptoms of dementia and is intended to stabilise or improve their symptoms to the degree they can transition to a mainstream setting. https://dementia.com.au/contact/referral

20.01.2022 It is really important that you don’t delay normal check-ups and cancer screening appointments at the moment. It is safe to visit your doctor general practices have strict infection control measures, including sanitisation, social distancing and personal protective equipment. Telehealth appointments are also available. If something is not quite right or you're due for check-up, please call your GP and ask their advice.... Keep your health on track: https://nwmphn.org.au/seeyourgp Read more from The Age: https://bit.ly/2FazpPv #DontDelay #CancerCareNeversStops #SeeYourGP

20.01.2022 GenV is now at new hospitals across Victoria! You and your baby could be a part of a statewide health initiative created to give us the most complete picture ye...t of the health and wellbeing of Victorian children and their parents. GenV is looking to help researchers find new ways to treat, predict and prevent childhood conditions like allergies, obesity, asthma, anxiety and more. Led from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, and with The University of Melbourne, the GenV research initiative aims to help your baby, and every baby live their healthiest life possible. Want to know more? Visit www.genv.org.au.

20.01.2022 For patients with hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing and coughing with their hay fever, it’s important to make sure they don’t also have asthma. Speak to your patients today and support them to better manage their hay fever and reduce their risk of thunderstorm asthma. Find out more from the Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/thunderstormasthma

19.01.2022 "Primary Health Networks have demonstrated their unique insights and skills to coordinate an integrated response from local health care providers for their communities and have had, and continue to have, a highly positive influence on outcomes for consumers as part of the Australian COVID-19 response." Thanks to Susi Wise and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia for this article, which provides keen insight into the role of PHNs. Read: https://healthvoices.org.au/issues/no...v-2020/xxxx/ #PrimaryCare

18.01.2022 GPs practice nurses and practice managers are encouraged to complete a short survey about the barriers and facilitators to using Cancer Care HealthPathways. Complete the survey and enter the draw for a chance to win a Fitbit 4. Access survey: https://bit.ly/2StGOw9

18.01.2022 Join Eastern Melbourne PHN's webinar series for all GPs on managing the shadow effects of the pandemic. This series of webinars aims to support general practitioners to manage the less visible ripple effects of the pandemic on wellbeing, mental and physical health. Webinar four: Suicide Prevention at a time of heightened risk from 7-8pm on 3 December.... Details and register: https://bit.ly/3oHSFWj

17.01.2022 Merri Health has launched a new chronic pain management service for people aged 18 and over who have chronic or persistent pain. It is available for residents in the Hume, Darebin, Moreland, Yarra, Melbourne, Moonee Ponds and Macedon Ranges local government areas. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3pAlXGZ

17.01.2022 Are you the go-to person for friends in your LGBTIQ community experiencing depression and anxiety? You might be interested in taking part in Lean on Me, a survey about the wellbeing of people in metropolitan Melbourne who help peers during a crisis: https://bit.ly/3jofUBV via Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society

16.01.2022 This National Carers Week, tell us why you care. 1 in 8 Australians provide unpaid support to a family member or friend by sharing your stories, we hope to paint an authentic picture of caring in Australia. Head over to the official Carers Australia website to get involved and tell your story: http://www.carersweek.com.au/tell-us-why-you-care/

15.01.2022 Our region is growing rapidly. The region's population under 17 years of age was more 330,000 people in 2016; this number is expected to rise by more than 50 per cent by the year 2031. The past year has been an extremely challenging one for many families. Many are experiencing turmoil, grief, economic hardship, and physical and mental ill health due to the pandemic and other factors.... For National Families Week, we have provided resources to help health professionals support children and their families. Read more: https://nwmphn.org.au//stronger-families-mean-stronger-co/ #NationalFamiliesWeek

15.01.2022 Carers provide a vital role and enable patients to maintain their independence, health and quality of life. However, carers themselves can experience a range of negative health, social and financial impacts as a result of their caring role, and these have likely increased during COVID-19. GPs, practice nurses and primary care teams are encouraged to attend this free CPD webinar to better understand and support carers.... Register: https://bit.ly/3dk4f4E #Carers2020 #WhyWeCare

13.01.2022 The Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training And Learning (VHHITAL) have provided a response to the current Syphilis outbreak in Melbourne: https://bit.ly/3bvIRK1 NWMPHN is also providing education sessions in May and June via webinar to provide health practitioners with the skills and resources required to confidently implement guideline-based management of patients diagnosed with syphilis. Register now: https://bit.ly/3bwG6IC NWMPHN also have a Syphilis HealthPathway... to guide you: https://bit.ly/3tNnfiB Read The Age’s story about the current outbreak: https://bit.ly/2RoN5wb

10.01.2022 Life’s been tough during COVID-19. If juggling home, work and kids has exhausted you, pick up the phone and call HeadtoHelp today on 1800 595 212. Someone caring and experienced will listen and help you get the mental health and wellbeing support you need to feel stronger and back on track.... Learn more: http://headtohelp.org.au/

09.01.2022 Estimates are that each full time GP will see up to five women per week with underlying intimate partner violence, but be unaware violence is happening in these families. This is excellent opportunity for general practices to make an impact. Join our fully supported five month Quality Improvement (QI) activity and help better support people experiencing or at risk of family violence. University of Melbourne research has shown that developing skills and confidence in primary c...are professionals is key. Both training and professional experience build confidence in dealing with violence as well as increased comfort in discussions with patients. Participating general practices will receive in-practice education and support from Professor Kelsey Hegarty’s team at the University of Melbourne’s Safer Families Centre, among many other benefits. More details: https://nwmphn.org.au/tenders #WhiteRibbonDay2020

09.01.2022 We can all feel a little sad sometimes. Maybe even anxious or lonely? If these feelings are starting to become too much or have been going on for a while, don't be afraid to seek some help. Finding the best mental health support that works for you is so important. We have a team ready for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL chat. Just call 1800 595 212. More information: https://headtohelp.org.au/

08.01.2022 Safety advisory - Zostavax vaccine People with compromised immune function should not be given the Zostavax vaccine as there is a risk of complications from... infection with the vaccine virus. Sadly, there have been three fatalities associated with Zostavax. Zostavax is used to prevent shingles and to treat nerve pain associated with the varicella-zoster virus, and is included on the National Immunisation Program for people aged 70 to 79 years. While serious reactions are very rare, it is important that consumers and carers are aware of the risks and that you speak to your health professional if you have any concerns. If you become unwell after vaccination, you should seek medical attention and tell your doctor that you have recently received Zostavax. Read more: https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/zostavax-vaccine-1

08.01.2022 More than 2.6 million Australians are carers. Caring can have a significant impact on a person’s physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing. The Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance with carers, GPs and Carers Victoria have developed a kit to help general practices to identify and support carers and improve their health and wellbeing. Access it here: https://bit.ly/3fQu1y4... #generalpractice #carers #WhyWeCare #Carers2020 Carers Australia

08.01.2022 From today, you must wear a fitted mask when leaving the house unless an exemption applies. A fitted face mask covers the nose and mouth. Face shields, bandanas, or scarves or loose snoods, loose buffs or loose neck gaiters on their own will no longer be considered a sufficient face covering. Read more from ABC News: https://ab.co/33PisDR... Lawful exceptions and more information are available on the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services website: https://bit.ly/34MkO5F

07.01.2022 Did you miss our recent webinar on the NDIS for general practice? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRjMnwT6rsU Browse our recent webinars: https://nwmphn.org.au/resources-events/resources/... Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a webinar: https://www.youtube.com/northwesternmelbourneprimaryhealthn #PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice #NDIS

07.01.2022 Six local general practices will begin our Family Violence Quality Improvement Project in January, with opportunities for more practices to join. We spoke with Dr Kirsty Tamis from Forsyth Park Medical Centre about how the project will help families, including new migrants. Read: https://bit.ly/3mIQgZy

07.01.2022 Are you feeling lonely too? We're so used to connecting with people online but that's not always enough. In fact, it can sometimes make things worse. Feelings of loneliness can be hard on our mental health. If scrolling isn't helping, please pick up the phone. More information: https://headtohelp.org.au/

06.01.2022 Today is White Ribbon Day a day to commit to action to prevent men’s violence against women. More than two million Australians, including one in every six women, have experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner since the age of 15. Many of these people present to general practice whether we know about the violence or not. This places an enormous burden on GPs, practice nurses and practice teams. What resources and support are available to help practices look afte...r themselves and create a supportive workplace? Read more: https://nwmphn.org.au//family-violence-looking-general-pr/ #WhiteRibbonDay2020

06.01.2022 More than 22 million Australians now have a My Health Record. Our new quality improvement workbook is supporting general practices to deliver better care. CPD points are available. Read more: https://bit.ly/3eFqQti... #qualityimprovement #myhealthrecord #generalpractice

05.01.2022 Medical specialists in the North Western Melbourne PHN region are invited to attend this webinar with the Australian Digital Health Agency. Find out how accessing My Health Record and electronic prescriptions can make things easier for your practice and give you better access to key health information to support patient care. Hear from Dr Jill Tomlinson, a local plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon about how My Health Record has added value to her practice. ... This webinar is ideal for medial specialists and practice managers in: - Cardiology - Obstetrics - Orthopaedics - Gastroenterology - Gynaecology Register: https://bit.ly/2JaZMq3

03.01.2022 Would you know what to do if someone was having an asthma attack? This short video can help you learn the four steps of asthma first aid and could help save a life: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//thunderstormasthma-fi

03.01.2022 ... (TIS National) 131 450 -19 Expert Advice Matters: https://www.expertadvicematters.com.au/ It's OK to see your GP: https://nwmphn.org.au/seeyourgp

02.01.2022 GPs: join this interactive webinar with a multidisciplinary panel of health professionals to discuss a long COVID case presented by a GP. This session will include discussion on post traumatic stress disorder in people that have been admitted to ICU or contracted COVID-19 at work, and the impact of isolation. 3 CPD points are available and places are limited register now: https://bit.ly/3q3Cfbp... #Covid19Vic

01.01.2022 Huge congratulations to 2019 and 2020 economics 3MT winner Michelle Tran who has just been awarded one of only two 2021 Jeff Cheverton Memorial Scholarships M...ichelle will set off in February/March to undertake a 6-week industry placement with the Deeble Institute for Health Policy (Canberra) This scholarship is supported by Brisbane PHN and NW Melbourne PHN and Michelle will work on health economics of ageing projects Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association Brisbane North PHN North Western Melbourne PHN

01.01.2022 Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020 a time to honour and remember loved ones. This year, mental health professionals can help fight transphobic violence by completing our new training module. This free online module will help you become familiar with and sensitive to the diverse terminology, experiences, issues, standards, and referral pathways with respect to trans, gender diverse and non-binary people.... Learn more and access the free module: https://bit.ly/31kWXsL #MentalHealthCare #TGDNB #NavigatingHealth