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Accessing after-hours care in Gippsland
After-hours health advice for Gippsland will be available through the Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability and Ageing funded service, 1800MEDICARE.
March 30, 2026
After-hours health advice for Gippsland will be available through the Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability and Ageing funded service, 1800MEDICARE.
Gippsland PHN has released its Palliative Care Needs Assessment 2025 and Health Insights Palliative Care, providing updated insights into one of the region’s pressing health challenges and outlining priority actions to better support people living with life‑limiting illness.
Australians can now check symptoms, explore health topics and find health services on the go thanks to updates rolled out on the 1800MEDICARE app – making it easier to access trusted health information and services.
Endometriosis affects an estimated 14% of Australians, yet diagnosis still takes an average of 6.5 years. This highlights the importance of improving awareness, reducing delays and ensuring access to appropriate care. Endometriosis Awareness Month provides an opportunity to educate, advocate and support people living with the condition.
Gippsland PHN has published Health Insights – Reducing Health Impacts of Climate Change, providing new data and practical tools to help local organisations respond to climate-driven health impacts.
A new mobile health service is bringing essential health care directly to people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness across East Gippsland and Wellington.
Gippsland PHN has released its latest Health Insights Paper – Diagnosing Lung Cancer Early, offering a unique regional perspective into this serious and often aggressive form of cancer.
The paper provides a snapshot of Gippsland-specific lung cancer health data, statistical insights and important local viewpoints, highlighting the challenges and barriers faced by individuals in our community when it comes to seeking diagnosis and treatment.
Gippsland PHN is calling for expressions of interest from community members and health professionals to join two key advisory groups that help shape the future of primary health care in our region.
The Community Advisory Committee and Clinical Council play an important role in guiding the Gippsland PHN Board and have paid three-year terms available, beginning 1 July 2026.