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Drought Initiatives, click here; Mental Health Local Services Directory, click here                                      Remote IT Support

Online Diabetes Type 2 Risk Test, click here

Medicare New Item Numbers, May 2010, click here

DVA clients can now access dose administration aids (Nomads Webster packs, Medicopaks etc.) for no cost on presentation of an Authority prescription, click here

PeterMac GP referral guides for Specialist clinic services, click here

Continuing Professional Development , calendar of events, click here

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Special Events/Dates:

Victorian Medical Postgraduate Foundation Inc. (VMPF) country events, click here 

Allied Health Professionals calendar of events, click here

Latest news:      

• July 10 - National Registration - For the first time in history practitioners will have a national registration and accreditation standard. Initially it will cover the following 10 health professions: Chiropractors, Dental Care, Medical Practitioners, Nurses and Midwives, Optometrists, Osteopaths, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Psychologists, click here 
• June 10 - Children's Flue vax update - to read the latest media release, click here  

• Get a new lease of life Media Campaign for At risk of Diabetes Type 2 -  Trying to lose weight and get back to better health can often be a difficult but important journey, luckily there is help available. On this website you will be able to find information about how exercise can help you lose weight and gain energy and healthy recipes, as well as other information needed to get a new lease of life. Also on the website you will find information on Lifestyle Modification Programs run by General Practice Networks. These programs are designed to help people aged 40-49 lose weight and centimetres off their waist through education classes. Getting back to better health can decrease your chances of developing a chronic disease such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. To find out your risk of developing type 2 diabetes click here.

• June 2010 - NEW AUSDRISK Score is 12 for all persons over the age of 40, for more information on the new changes to prevent type 2 diabetes contact Barbara Griffiths on  5023 8633 or email bgriffiths@malledgp.com.au

• March 10 - Federal takeover of all primary health services - A Federal takeover of all primary care-style health services from the states is one of seven key health reforms unveiled by PM Kevin Rudd, click here 
• Nov 09 - Skin Cancer - Australia has one of the highest rates on skin cancer in the world. At least 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. UV index forcast for Mildura, Swan Hill. Visit SunSmart website for more information
• July 09 - VPTAS - Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme has some administrative amendments and a new claim form, click here
• Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration - Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia, view report

• MDGP Annual Report: 2007-2008 part1, part2. 2008-2009

• Submission from the Mallee Division of General Practice towards the National Primary Health Care Strategy, click here

MDGP Strategic Plan & Mission Statement

MDGP Strategic Plan 2008-2013 is now available for download or summary. Mission Statement, click here

General Practice Health Alerts

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