September is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) Awareness Month – a time to increase understanding of a lifelong disability that is often misunderstood or overlooked. FASD is caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, which can affect development of the brain, body and organs.

Gippsland PHN has released a new Health Insights paper on potentially preventable hospitalisations in Gippsland. It highlights the scale and cost of these hospitalisations, along with opportunities to improve health outcomes and reduce pressure on hospitals by strengthening access to primary care.

The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance (VTPHNA) is now the PHN Southern Alliance, following the welcome admission of Adelaide Primary Health Network.
Adelaide PHN joined in April 2026, which means the Alliance now comprises eight PHNs and operates across three states.

Gippsland PHN congratulates the Lakes Entrance Aboriginal Health Association (LEAHA) on the recent opening of its new medical clinic, marking an exciting new chapter in the delivery of culturally safe health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in East Gippsland.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Gippsland Primary Health Awards, recognising excellence, innovation, collaboration and impact across Gippsland’s primary health sector.

People from diverse backgrounds came together at Morwell Neighbourhood House to learn about the importance of regular breast screening at a dedicated information session for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.