Did you know that registering for #MyMedicare gives you access to longer telehealth consultations, strengthening your relationship with your general practitioner? 🩺

Learn more about the benefits of registering in MyMedicare at 💻 health.gov.au/mymedicare

Save the date! We're excited for the 2024 La Trobe Rural Health School conference: ‘Solutions-focussed Rural Health Research’, which takes place this year from 25-26 July. How can we address #ruralhealth inequities? Watch this space for registration details soon.

We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 25 April, due to the Anzac Day public holiday.
Support is available for veterans and their families:
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling 1800 011 046
Safe Zone 1800 142 072
Defence Family Helpline 1800 624 608
Lifeline 13 11 14

Calling all rural Victorians! Your voice matters! Take a few minutes to complete the Rural Victorian Snap Survey and help shape the future of rural healthcare.
Let's make a difference together! Survey link: bit.ly/3U10KG5

Applications to join our community and clinical advisory councils close tomorrow. If you're passionate about health and have strong local networks, we encourage you to apply.
Learn more and submit your application here now: murrayphn.org.au/about/advisory…

GPs can now apply for the #ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential. Gain formal recognition and connect patients with the care they need. Apply free until 30 June 2024: connected.anzaed.org.au

Yesterday, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Assistant Minister Rural and Regional Health, the Hon Emma McBride MP, visited our head office to talk about primary mental health service delivery and potential solutions to increase primary care access.

Great to welcome Lisa Chesters MP and Emma McBride MP to our Kyneton site to share the important work our staff are doing to support local people across the lifespan.
Murray PHN

📣 GRANTS OPEN: We're inviting NFPs to submit EOIs for our IAGP program.

Grants of up to $20,000 are now available through two streams of funding:

✳️Community wellbeing
✳️Farmers and farming communities

Register today: frrr.org.au/in-a-good-plac…

EOIs close 30 April.

#IAGP

The Doctors in Secondary Schools program has a vacancy at Irymple Secondary College in Mildura, for a GP with interest or experience in child & adolescent health, mental health & drug & alcohol services. Apply now: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/8b7b59a…
Or learn more: murrayphn.org.au/doctors-in-sec…

Local allied health services, complete a short survey to help us to better understand the technologies used and support required across the region: kaleidoscope.care/assessments2.p…

Last call for Poster Presentations EOIs for the upcoming Victorian Rural Health Conference 2024. Prizes will be awarded as voted by delegates & expert panel. Due today - find out more bit.ly/476kxt4

If you're passionate about health and would like to add to our strategic thinking and planning, we invite you to apply for a community or clinical advisory council role. To learn more and apply, visit: murrayphn.org.au/about/advisory…

While holidays are a time to relax, it’s often a different story for emergency departments. If you need urgent care for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses this Easter, contact your local Priority Primary Care Centre or Medicare Urgent Care Clinic: murrayphn.org.au/save-the-ed-fo…

NEW VACANCIES: Coordinator Suicide Prevention (Bendigo, Shepparton or Albury); Project Facilities Coordinator (Bendigo); Manager Operational ICT (Bendigo); Manager Data Governance (Bendigo) & Director Integrated Projects and Partnerships (Bendigo). APPLY: murrayphn.connxcareers.com

Our Acting CEO Julie Blackburn joined with South Western Sydney PHN Chair Dr Matthew Gray OAM, Adelaide PHN CEO Michelle McKay and Murray PHN CEO Matt Jones for a productive meeting with Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care (@healthgovau)  Secretary Blair Comley PSM (centre)

On Close the Gap Day, a report has been released & focuses on themes Progressing Voice, Treaty, Truth, Leadership & Governance, & Building our Economies - speaking to economic, social, political & cultural determinants of health crucial to Closing the Gap bit.ly/3PQNS4n

The new ELDAC #ManagingRisk Toolkit aims to support staff working in residential #agedcare around identifying and managing risks for residents around nutrition, hydration, medication management and transfers between care settings. Learn more at: eldac.com.au/Toolkits/Manag…

Who will you nominate as a Medicare Champion? Nominations are open for the #StrongerMedicareAwards .

Help us recognise those who go above & beyond in the primary health care sector across Australia.

Nominate outstanding individuals, teams, or practices💻health.gov.au/medicare-turns…

This year’s National Advance Care Planning Week (18-24 March) theme is ‘Share what matters most.’ To find out more, visit: murrayphn.org.au/nacp-week-2024/

Advance Care Planning Australia #acp week24 #acp #palliativecare #advancecareplanning