Western Victoria Primary Health Network

Western Victoria Primary Health Network Western Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) is responsible for increasing the effectiveness, efficiency and coordination of health services for patients.

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has an important role in facilitating the delivery of best practice primary health care across our region which comprises 21 local government areas and a total population of approximately 618,000 people. Established in July 2015, we are funded largely by the Commonwealth Government to work with the primary care sector to improve health outcomes for our communities. We are one of 31 Primary Health Networks in Australia and one of six in Victoria, and we are a member of the Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance

We are a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation. Our core function is to use our knowledge and understanding of local health and health care needs to:

- Support general practice (including Aboriginal medical services)
- Commission or purchase locally-needed services
- Integrate local services and systems. We achieve these goals by working collaboratively with health services, health providers and community organisations and individuals, to identify priority health issues and develop region-wide as well as localised programs and projects that directly respond to health care needs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Western Victoria Primary Health Network acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways. We pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present.

03/09/2025

A new measles case has been confirmed in an adult who caught the infection overseas. Several public exposure sites have been identified in Victoria.

ℹ️ Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person to person and potentially lead to serious health complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).

👉 Exposure: People who have attended the listed exposure sites, during the specified dates and times contained within the link below should monitor for symptoms of measles.

⚠️ Symptoms: Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care. Wear a mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others.

For the full list of these exposure sites, symptoms to monitor for, and information about vaccinations: https://go.vic.gov.au/464bycG

On Saturday afternoon of this year's Primary Care Conference on 10 and 11 October, we’ll be hosting a presentation and p...
03/09/2025

On Saturday afternoon of this year's Primary Care Conference on 10 and 11 October, we’ll be hosting a presentation and panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) with:
📢Dr Olivia Metcalf, a Senior Research Fellow at Melbourne University’s Centre for Digital Transformation in Health where her research focuses on the development and evaluation of digital health tools including AI
📢Cheryl Wood, a Risk Adviser at Avant Mutual, who is an experienced healthcare management professional
📢Dr Kate Graham, a GP at Lister House and HealthPathways Clinical Editor at WVPHN, who has an interest in how technology can be used to enhance patient care while being an advocate for the preservation of equitable services to rural communities.

You can learn more about our biggest training and education event of the year here https://westvicphn.com.au/events-education/primary-care-conference/

On Friday morning of this year's Primary Care Conference on 10 and 11 October, we're delighted that we will have Dr Feli...
28/08/2025

On Friday morning of this year's Primary Care Conference on 10 and 11 October, we're delighted that we will have Dr Felix McMillan, a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Royal Children's Hospital, and Dr Felix Ritson, a GP Registrar from Lister House in Horsham, join us for a panel discussion facilitated by Dr Bianca Forrester on The Future in Focus: Strengthening Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Through Collective Care.
You can learn more about our biggest training and education event of the year here https://westvicphn.com.au/events.../primary-care-conference/

There’s now an easier way for GPs and Aged Care Homes to team up to deliver better care for residents.GPs and residentia...
28/08/2025

There’s now an easier way for GPs and Aged Care Homes to team up to deliver better care for residents.

GPs and residential aged care home providers can both participate in Western Victoria Primary Health Network’s new GP Aged Care Match program for building strong, lasting partnerships in care.

GP Aged Care Match offers mutual benefits for general practices and residential aged care homes while helping provide preventative health care for older people in our community.

More information including a short application form is available from our website. https://westvicphn.com.au/health-professionals/health-topics/aged-care/gp-aged-care-match/

In conjunction with Grampians Health Ballarat we're delighted to invite health professionals to a webinar on sepsis. Top...
22/08/2025

In conjunction with Grampians Health Ballarat we're delighted to invite health professionals to a webinar on sepsis. Topics covered will include:
✏️Recognising and managing the septic patient – NEWS2 and the new Adult Sepsis Pathway
✏️What’s new in the Therapeutic Guidelines
✏️Update on measles and what to look for
✏️Other Grampians Health initiatives
Learn more and register: https://westvicphn.com.au/events-education/upcoming-events/infectious-diseases-updates-for-2025-2-september/

On Saturday afternoon of this year’s Primary Care Conference in Ballarat on 10 and 11 October, we’re running three great...
18/08/2025

On Saturday afternoon of this year’s Primary Care Conference in Ballarat on 10 and 11 October, we’re running three great skills sessions:
📢Wound Care Update with experts, Ana Belen Baos Minguez, an experienced pharmacist specialising in complex wound management, including chronic wounds, and Dimitri Diacogiorgis, a podiatrist who has established a high-risk foot service in the Grampians region.
📢Dermatology Update with Dr Alana Tuxen, a Ballarat-based dermatologist and the founder, director and principal dermatologist at Gentle Dermatology.
📢Practical tools for Practice Management with Dan Feldman, the Managing Partner at HR Legal and an employment and safety lawyer who provides advice on workplace relations, safety, disputes and compliance, and Pia Cerveri, a Program Manager at WorkSafe Victoria, where she focuses on improving health and safety outcomes.
Learn more and register at https://westvicphn.com.au/events-education/primary-care-conference/

mecwacare in Ballan is holding a free community screening of Just a Farmer, a new film that authentically portrays the c...
14/08/2025

mecwacare in Ballan is holding a free community screening of Just a Farmer, a new film that authentically portrays the challenges, triumphs, and resilience of a rural Australian farmer, shining a light on the often-overlooked voices of farming communities and the mental health struggles they face.
We’re sponsoring this event along with other organisations as we fund mecawacare's Healthy Ageing Hub, which provides older people with information, services and programs for living well and remaining socially connected within their community. You can read more about Healthy Ageing Hubs on our website and find a link to this event in the comments: https://westvicphn.com.au/for-the-community/staying-healthy/healthy-ageing-hubs/

Dying to Know Day, Friday 8 August, is a national day to inspire you to begin to prepare for the inevitable, not with fe...
07/08/2025

Dying to Know Day, Friday 8 August, is a national day to inspire you to begin to prepare for the inevitable, not with fear, but with purpose, love, and a sense of legacy. This year’s campaign, Nobody Knows - ‘The Secret I’m Glad I Shared’, is a call to action. Because if Nobody Knows your final wishes, they never will.

Eight organisations across western Victoria have been successful in a WVPHN small grant round to promote these conversations through events across our region in the month of August. Click the link to find an event near you. https://westvicphn.com.au/about-us/latest-news/dying-to-know-day-2025-in-western-victoria/

Held annually on 7 August, Aged Care Employee Day celebrates the thousands of dedicated workers, supporting millions of ...
06/08/2025

Held annually on 7 August, Aged Care Employee Day celebrates the thousands of dedicated workers, supporting millions of older Australians in aged care, retirement living and seniors' housing. From frontline carers to behind-the-scenes champions, this day honours the unsung heroes across the nation who make a real difference ─ and shines a spotlight on the selfless, compassionate care delivered every day.
If you’re an aged care worker, you can find many resources to support your work on our website, including telehealth training, change management support and much more https://westvicphn.com.au/health-professionals/health-topics/aged-care/

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