Gippsland Primary Health Network (Gippsland PHN) is seeking expressions of interest for three upcoming Board vacancies commencing in November 2026.

The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has developed a simple step-by-step guide to help general practices register with Provider Connect Australia (PCA), a national platform that makes it easier for health care providers to maintain accurate business and practitioner information.

Young people in Baw Baw will have easier access to free or low-cost mental health support closer to home, following an Australian Government announcement that the region has been named as a location for a new headspace outreach service and will be established this financial year.

As temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors, winter brings an increased risk of colds, flu, respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory illnesses. The good news is that there are simple, effective ways to protect yourself and help prevent the spread to others.

Gippsland PHN congratulates the region’s health professionals who were recognised for their outstanding contribution to rural health care at this year’s Victorian Rural Health Awards.

Gippsland PHN welcomes new Australian Government investment in mental health services in Gippsland as part of national mental health reforms. Funding is being provided to establish a Medicare Mental Health Centre in Sale, expected to open by mid-2027. The new centre represents an important step forward in strengthening access to free mental health care across Gippsland, helping people access support earlier and without the need for a referral or appointment.