The number of GPs treating patients who have hepatitis C with direct acting antiviral agents is growing steadily as experience and treatment success build confidence.
Although it is estimated that 82% of people living with hepatitis C in Australia have been diagnosed, many of these people have either not been informed or are unaware of the implications.
Emphasis on screening in general practice remains critical to attaining the goal of eliminating hepatitis C as a public health threat within 15 years.
New agents continue to be released on to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme thus increasing access to oral, short-duration, effective treatments.
The new National Cervical Screening Program guidelines are now available.
The guidelines cover the management of screen-detected abnormalities, screening in specific populations and the investigation of abnormal vaginal bleeding.
The guidelines are available now to allow health professionals to prepare for the transition to the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
They are for reference purposes only until the renewed program is implemented.
Clinical Practice Guidelines For The Prevention, Early Detection And Management Of Colorectal Cancer
The draft clinical practice guidelines for the prevention, early detection and management of colorectal cancer are open for public consultation until 8 April.
Better Care Victoria (BCV) Innovation Fund Expression Of Interest (EOI) Application Now Open
Better Care Victoria have announced that the 2017-18 Better Care Victoria (BCV) Innovation Fund expression of interest (EOI) application is now open.
Please head to their website for more information and to access the application guidelines and link to the online application.
EOI applications will remain open until Thursday 20 April at 5pm.
For more information, please contact Better Care Victoria at bcv@dhhs.vic.gov.au.
The Heart Foundation’s Supporting Young Hearts Program
The Heart Foundation’s Supporting Young Hearts program works with younger people in Victoria aged 18 to 40 years who are living with a heart condition or recovering from a heart event or heart surgery.
It aims to help younger people connect, support each other through sharing stories, and learn more about how to manage their condition and improve their physical and emotional health.
The Health Services Commissioner has changed its name and is now known as Health Complaints Commissioner.
The services provided are the same and their new look website is very user friendly.
Contact details
Phone: 1300 582 113
Email: hcc@hcc.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.hcc.vic.gov.au
Address: Level 26, 570 Bourke St, Melbourne 3000
Practices should amend both their website and practice information sheets. For further assistance please contact your engagement officer at Eastern Melbourne PHN.
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Expression of Interest: Management of Treatment of Opioid Dependence More information
Cultural Safety Training - Ringwood
Date: Wed 29 April
Location: Nunawading
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm More information
Cultural Safety Training - South Morang
Date: Wed 20 May
Location: South Morang
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm More information
GP Refresher Course - Care of the Elderly Patient and Emergency Medicine
Date: Sat 20 May
Location: Wantirna
Time: 12:00pm - 5:30pm
and
Date: Sunday 21 May
Location: Wantirna
Time: 8.30am - 2.30pm More information
Medications in Pregnancy
Date: Tues 27 June
Location: Heidelberg
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm More information
The Heart Foundation’s Supporting Young Hearts program works with younger people in Victoria aged 18 to 40 years who are living with a heart condition or recovering from a heart event or heart surgery. 
