Gippsland has some of Australia’s highest rates of avoidable deaths due to cancer, including breast cancer and colorectal cancer. These statistics were released in a
Gippsland Primary Health Network has developed a comprehensive toolkit to support Residential Aged Care Homes to maximise the care of residents during the after-hours periods.
The 2023 Gippsland Primary Health Awards are now open, recognising local primary health organisations or teams who have demonstrated commitment to improved health outcomes for
Date issued: 3 August 2023 Issued by: Professor Ben Cowie, Acting Chief Health Officer Issued to: Health professionals and the Victorian community Key messages Two
The Gippsland community will play a vital role in helping to inform a major report on the health and wellbeing of the region. Gippsland Primary
Status: Active Date issued: 31 July 2023 Issued by: Dr Clare Looker, Chief Health Officer Issued to: Health professionals Key messages On 31 July 2023, acute rheumatic fever
Gippsland Primary Health Network and Federation University Australia are working together to provide a pipeline of allied health workers for the Gippsland community to help
General information of interest to primary care health professionals, including general practice. National MyMedicare PHN updates for General Practices 4.5 General Practice News MyMedicare Update:
Lung Foundation Australia has launched a chronic cough awareness campaign which aims to raise awareness and support diagnosis in adults and children. Chronic cough is often
Gippsland general practices who took part in a Maximising Cancer Screening project say they will embed opportunistic screening as part of routine medical check-ups. Gippsland
Early Intervention Services Early Intervention Initiatives for Older Australians Gippsland PHN has received funding to support senior Australians to live at home for as long
Status: Active Date issued: 17 July 2023 Issued by: Adjunct Clinical Professor Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer Issued to: Victorian community and health professionals Key messages Influenza (flu)
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Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People/s, Cultures, and their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.
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