Supporting palliative care in our region

We’re committed to improving access to quality, compassionate care for people with a life limiting illness. From connecting GPs with community palliative care providers to ensuring timely access to essential medicines and promoting advance care planning, our work helps people plan for care that respects their choices and values.

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May 7, 2025
We’re excited to announce SEMPHN’s partnership with ConsultMed to enhance the digital referral pathways for Community Palliative Care services in south east Melbourne.
By SEMPHN and Dr Faisal Siddiqui May 7, 2025
As we head into the colder months, general practices across south east Melbourne are encouraged to promote influenza vaccinations – particularly for those most vulnerable.
May 7, 2025
National Palliative Care Week runs from Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 May 2025, marking 30 years of national conversations about the importance of quality palliative care for all Australians.
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Care Coordination – Care Planning

Learn about the four key steps to care planning with your patients. Get tips for care planning, and information about action plans.

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Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs)

Four PPCCs are now open in south east Melbourne, providing treatment for urgent non-life-threatening conditions including mild infections, sprains, broken bones and minor burns. PPCCs are open 7 days a week for extended hours at no cost to patients.

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Health Needs Assessments

Every year, SEMPHN undertakes a Health Needs Assessment of the south east Melbourne region to enable us to design and commission appropriate programs for at-risk people and assist service providers with population health planning. 

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MyMedicare

MyMedicare is Australia’s new voluntary patient registration model. It will enable a blended funding model that sits alongside fee-for-service while strengthening the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams. 

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