Community

Text-messaging service supports people’s mental wellbeing during the pandemic

Friday, 28 August 2020

Residents in Melbourne’s south-east who want to improve their mental wellbeing can now subscribe for free to Nellie, an automated SMS (text message) service run by South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN). When people subscribe to Nellie, they receive...

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Hello, my name is Nellie

Friday, 17 April 2020

It’s important to look after your mental health and wellbeing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic where you may be feeling overwhelmed or experiencing stress or loneliness.  Nellie is here to help. Residents of south eastern Melbourne who want to improve their...

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COVID-19 - Information for community

Wednesday, 15 April 2020

Keeping communities across Australia healthy and safe is one of the Government’s top priorities during this period of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This page is intended to help community members find reliable sources of information about COVID-19. The information on...

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ResetLife - Information for Consumers

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

ResetLife ResetLife is a FREE Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) treatment program for adults 18 years or older who live or work in South Eastern Melbourne. The program is based on the Matrix Model, which has helped thousands of people overcome their struggle with substance...

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SEMPHN appoints Cancer Council Victoria to improve cancer screening rates in South Eastern Melbourne

Monday, 23 January 2017

SEMPHN has commissioned Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) to improve screening rates for bowel, cervical and breast cancer across South Eastern Melbourne. CCV, a leader in cancer screening, will build on last year’s work in engaging General Practices and the local community...

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For Community

Friday, 2 December 2016

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Three health leaders join SEMPHN board

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) has appointed to its board three new directors with significant health experience and expertise. Joining the board are Professor Danielle Mazza, local GP and Head of Department of General Practice at Monash University,...

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Integrated Team Care Grant Funding - Indigenous Australians’ Health Program

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

The South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) has awarded funding to Inner South Community Health Service and the Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Limited (DDACL) as lead agencies for Integrated Team Care (ITC) as part of the Indigenous...

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SEMPHN selected as one of 10 PHNs to conduct new Health Care Homes trial

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Residents in South Eastern Melbourne with chronic health conditions will be amongst the first in Australia to benefit from a new Health Care Homes trial. As announced by the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull this morning, South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network...

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Interested in contributing to SEMPHN?

Monday, 18 July 2016

Health professionals, consumers and members of the public can contribute to the important work of SEMPHN in various ways. In addition to its forums and events, SEMPHN would like to establish a pool of community members who we can draw upon to provide feedback on a range of...

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SEMPHN identified as mental health lead site

Wednesday, 29 June 2016

The Coalition have announced a $192 million package of mental health reforms to be implemented if they are re-elected. It is encouraging to note that SEMPHN has been identified as one of 10 PHN lead sites to champion the reforms and trial innovate approaches to mental...

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Vinnies CEO Sleepout - SEMPHN's Elizabeth Deveny shares her story

Friday, 24 June 2016

Driving to the Sleepout last night I thought that we had perfect weather – for washing your car. My shoes and feet were wet just from getting in and out of the car. Traffic was chaotic and it took some time to get to Jeff’s shed where we sleep outside on the long...

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Lead announcement - mental health central intake service

Thursday, 16 June 2016

South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) is pleased to announce that EACH Social and Community Health (EACH) has been selected as the preferred lead agency to operate its central mental health intake service for financial year 2016/17. The intake service will...

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After Hours Grant Funding

Friday, 20 May 2016

The South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) has awarded grants totalling $450,000 to five organisations who will implement new initiatives designed to improve after hours primary care services and/or reduce avoidable after hours demand on both GPs and...

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headspace lead announcement

Friday, 29 April 2016

South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) is pleased to announce that EACH Social and Community Health (EACH) has been selected as the preferred lead agency to operate the headspace Dandenong and Narre Warren centres following an Expression of Interest process...

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SEMPHN CEO appointed to new digital health board

Friday, 22 April 2016

SEMPHN CEO Elizabeth Deveny has been appointed to the board of the newly-created Australian Digital Health Agency. Minister for Health, Aged Care and Sport, Sussan Ley MP announced on 21 April appointments to the new board which will replace the National E-Health Transition...

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Senior appointments announced

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

On 1 July 2016 SEMPHN will move to a new commissioning model where it will focus on procuring health care services rather than delivering them directly. As part of this, SEMPHN is transitioning to a new organisational structure with includes a range of newly-designed roles...

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PHN Webcast - 31 August 2015

Tuesday, 1 September 2015

The South Eastern Melbourne PHN have started a series of breakfast forums that will be taking place across the catchment each month. If you would like to watch these webcasts please click on the link attached. http://kvgo.com/creomedia/SEMPHNbreakfast

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