From 1 October 2026, healthcare provider organisations (HPOs) participating in the My Health Record system will be required to comply with updated Security and Access Policy requirements under Rule 21 of the My Health Records Rules 2026.

Gippsland PHN is pleased to welcome Lisa Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members across Gippsland are being invited to apply for Gippsland PHN’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Community Guidance Group for a three-year term, helping to inform the organisation’s next reconciliation action plan.

Gippsland Primary Health Network (Gippsland PHN) is developing a campaign [NK2.1]focused on challenging and reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health challenges, suicide-related distress or bereavement, and alcohol and other drug use.

Gippsland PHN is inviting people with lived and living experience, carers, community members, health professionals and service providers to contribute their insights and help shape the new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Sale.

A recent cyber security incident affecting Australian medical clinics is a timely reminder that health care remains a highly targeted sector. General practices hold sensitive patient, clinical, business and financial information. Making cyber security a priority for every team member is critical to safe, reliable everyday practice.