SEMPHN

18/03/2026

Sitting on the fence about the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP)?

👉Hear from local general practice St Mary Medical Centre on why they decided to participate in the BBPIP.

The practice manager and health professionals at St Mary Medical Centre in Carrum Downs, Victoria share why they decided to participate in the Bulk Billing P...

17/03/2026

This week is National Advance Care Planning Week.

Advance Care Planning helps ensure that:

➡️ A person continues to have a say in their care, even when they lose physical or mental capacity

➡️ People are comforted knowing they are more likely to receive treatment they want, and not receive treatment they don't want

➡️ Carers and family can make decisions knowing their loved one's choices

👉For more information visit the SEMPHN website: https://www.semphn.org.au/advance-care-planning

17/03/2026

Statewide referral criteria is now in effect for adult lung nodule conditions in public hospitals.

The Victorian Department of Health has developed and published statewide referral criteria for lung nodule condition.

The aim of statewide referral criteria is to improve access to public hospitals in Victoria by providing clear and concise guidance on when a referral for specialist opinion and management is indicated.

Visit https://ow.ly/tLCE50Yuyfx when considering a referral for a patient.

👉Read more: https://ow.ly/j2pR50Yuyfw

Welcome to South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN). We fund health services across south eastern Melbourne and work with health professionals to improve health outcomes across the catchment.

11/03/2026

A new option for urgent care is now open in Carnegie 💚

The Carnegie Medicare Urgent Care Clinic offers free, walk-in treatment for urgent but non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses — and is already helping local patients get seen sooner.

It’s part of four new clinics across south east Melbourne, bringing the total commissioned by SEMPHN to eight Medicare Urgent Care Clinics.

Find out what the clinic treats and when to visit:
👉 https://ow.ly/YOyJ50YpYPF

🚨 In an emergency, always call 000.

11/03/2026

Are your GPs and Practice Nurses spending extra hours supporting patients with complex health needs?

The Care Coordination Support Service (CCSS), funded by SEMPHN and delivered by Silverchain, helps patients stay on track between visits, reducing follow-up workload for your practice team.

👉Learn more about the service here - https://www.semphn.org.au/care-coordination-support-service

10/03/2026

Looking for the latest on the south east Melbourne community’s health needs? We’ve got you covered.

SEMPHN’s 2025–2028 Health Needs Assessment has been updated with the latest 2025 data.

In addition to producing a 3-year comprehensive health needs assessment, we undertake a voluntary annual update to ensure we, and our stakeholders, have access to the latest information and insights.

This helps us stay on top of our community’s evolving needs and supports effective health service design and commissioning.

👉 Read more: https://www.semphn.org.au/semphn-health-needs-assessment-updated-with-latest-2025-data

03/03/2026

Managing patients with complex chronic conditions can take time beyond the consultation room.

The Care Coordination Support Service (CCSS), funded by SEMPHN and delivered by Silverchain, provides free, short-term care coordination to help your patients stay well and connected to care between GP visits.

👉Learn more about the service and refer today - https://www.semphn.org.au/care-coordination-support-service

02/03/2026

Need care now, but it’s not an emergency? 💚

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are here for mob when something can’t wait — like sprains, small burns, infections or bad stomach pain.

✔ Free care
✔ Walk in — no appointment
✔ Open early to late, 7 days

SEMPHN supports Medicare Urgent Care Clinics across south east Melbourne to help you get care sooner, without sitting in hospital.

Find your nearest clinic 👉 https://ow.ly/OAYp50YmNcL

🩺 For everyday health care, visit your GP or health worker
🚨 For emergencies, call 000

26/02/2026

Thanks to Clare O'Neil MP for highlighting Medicare Urgent Care Clinics and the difference they’re making for local communities 💚

SEMPHN commissions Medicare Urgent Care Clinics across south east Melbourne to help people access timely care for urgent, non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses — without always needing to attend a busy Emergency Department.

If it’s urgent but not an emergency, a Medicare UCC can help.
🚨 In an emergency, always call 000.

18/02/2026

More support is here for patients at the Dandenong Medicare Urgent Care Clinic 💙

Since opening, the clinic has supported over 60,800 visits, helping people get urgent care without needing to go to a busy emergency department. In fact, more than half of patients say they would have otherwise gone to an ED.

A funding boost will support extra clinicians during busy times, helping people access free, GP-led urgent care sooner.

📍 Open 14 hours a day, 7 days a week
👉 Learn more https://ow.ly/j8jv50YglyB

18/02/2026

SEMPHN is pleased to share the successful general practices that will be delivering the Multicultural Access Program across the Local Government Areas of Casey and Greater Dandenong.

Congratulations to:
- Dandenong West Medical Centre
- Duff Street Medical Centre
- Keys Medical Centre
- Casey Gate Medical Centre
- Doveton Medical Centre
- Noble Medical Centre
- Shalimar House Medical Centre
- Botanic Ridge Doctors
- Stud Road Medical Centre
- Cranbourne West Medical Centre
- Dandenong Village Medical Centre
- Goldcare Medical Centre

The Multicultural Access Program aims to strengthen access, experience and health outcomes for multicultural communities.

👉Learn more about the program here -

Welcome to South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN). We fund health services across south eastern Melbourne and work with health professionals to improve health outcomes across the catchment.

17/02/2026

Did you receive your QI BBPIP payment?

The first quarterly Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) payments have been processed by Services Australia. Practices and providers registered for BBPIP and who have met all eligibility criteria should now have received their initial payment.

👉 Learn how to investigate missing payments here -

The first quarterly Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) payments have been processed by Services Australia, and theAustralian Government has launched a new campaign to inform Medicare-eligible patients how to find bulk billed GP care.