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.
Your health information belongs to you. There are established processes and national digital systems in place to help you access your records, understand what information is available, and continue your care safely and confidently anywhere in Gippsland.
Announcement from the Australian Government Department of Health.
Gippsland’s Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic (EPPC) offers free appointments for people experiencing endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain-related conditions.
This GP-led multidisciplinary model provides timely, compassionate and coordinated care with a focus on early diagnosis, improving quality of life and increasing access to treatment options.
Gippsland PHN has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS). ISO 27001 certification confirms that Gippsland PHN has
The holiday season can be a challenging time for some people. If you or someone you care for needs support over the holiday and New
Gippsland PHN today welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Review of the PHN Business Model and the Mental Health Flexible Funding Stream, conducted by Boston Consulting Group.