Mornington Peninsula-based practice Fernbank has become the first non-traditional general practice in south east Melbourne to achieve accreditation – an important milestone for a two-person practice delivering care entirely within residential aged care homes.

SEMPHN-approved research supported by de-identified general practice data from POLAR has contributed to an important update to national vaccine safety information.

18 October marks World Menopause Day, an annual opportunity to raise global awareness, reduce stigma and provide education around perimenopause and menopause.

Thriving Kids, a new and improved approach for early intervention to support children aged 8 and under who need extra support with their development, will begin to rollout from October 2026.

GPs are invited to provide feedback on education available through Medcast QHub focused on the quality use of medicines for depression and anxiety in young people.

Allied Health Professionals Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 14 October, providing an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the important contribution allied health professionals make across south east Melbourne.

Grass pollen season (1 October to 31 December) brings an increase in asthma and hay fever and the chance of thunderstorm asthma.

October is Mental Health Month - an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing, reduce stigma and encourage people to seek support when they need it.

From 1 October 2026, COVID-19 vaccines will be funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP), replacing the National COVID-19 Vaccine Program (NCVP) that was established during Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.