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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

NEW PUBLICATION Compared to their non-Chinese peers in Australia, Chinese international students have very low rates of effective contraceptive use and this combined with other factors impacts unintended pregnancy rates. Find out why 👉️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36036162/#fu... #primarycare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Madeleine Egan to the Department! 👋 Madeleine has joined the TRANSFORM Project as a Research Support Officer, bringing experience in community engagement, public participation and research. Welcome, Madeleine! We’re glad to have you on the team. 👋 #MeetUs #PrimaryCare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A new MRFF $1.99M research project led by Prof Victoria J Palmer will investigate how participatory art, culture & storytelling initiatives can protect culture and Country while supporting mental health & wellbeing in communities affected by climate change. #mentalhealth #climatechange #primarycare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

How can health systems support more connected, person-centred care? Dr Rachel Canaway’s research explores health services, policy and the role of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine. Read more about Rachel’s work: go.unimelb.edu.au/5imh #PrimaryCare #HealthResearch #TCIM

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Awesome turnout at our GP Hub Night — dinner, lively chat and practical teaching ideas for medical students. Thanks to everyone who attended. Great to connect with fellow GPs and stay up to date. #GeneralPractice #MedicalEducation

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

World Cancer Research Day 🎗️ — “Advancing Cancer Research Together” invites patients to join researchers, health professionals and policymakers in shaping research that truly matters. #WCRD2026 #AdvancingCancerResearchTogether

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The GooD4Mum initiative proposes a novel quality improvement approach in primary care to address known barriers and optimise primary care for people after gestational diabetes. Read the full evaluation report here: lnkd.in/gh_yMucE #diabetes #Good4mum #primarycare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's the first day of Spring and we're celebrating Wattle Day! 💛 Wattle is Australia's national floral emblem and a symbol of Australian identity, unity and resilience. Today is a chance to celebrate the beauty of wattle and welcome the new season. Happy Wattle Day! #WattleDay #FirstDayOfSpring

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Congratulations to Christo Karanathan, who presented his completion seminar on The Role of Values-Based Leadership in Addressing GP Burnout on Monday 23 August. Christo is pictured here with his PhD supervisors Jane Gunn and Anthony Scott, and Advisory Chair Meredith Temple-Smith.

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Behind every vaccination is a conversation. This National Immunisation Awareness Month, we thank GPs and nurse immunisers for the trusted advice, care and conversations that help keep our communities healthy. #NationalImmunisationAwarenessMonth #vaccines #immunisation

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Cervical screening in Australia is typically accessed through a GP in primary care. This new study looks at availability and access to cervical screening services, including self-collection, assessing existing barriers and potential solutions. Read 👉 link.springer.com/article/10.1... #primarycare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We're making room this Loneliness Awareness Week and celebrating everyday ways we can build meaningful connections. Curious about your connection style? Take the Connector Quiz and discover simple ways to help build stronger connections: go.unimelb.edu.au/3cah #MakeRoom #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A great time was had by all at the 2026 AAAPC in Wollongong. Big congratulations to everyone who presented and took part in this year's conference. #primarycare #research #AAAPC26

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Unintended weight loss is a nonspecific symptom associated with cancer and other serious conditions, making it difficult to identify the underlying cause. This new article highlights the potential of clinical decision support systems in improving patient care Read 👉 cancer.jmir.org/2026/1/e90885

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate 50 Years of Deadly and reflect on the strength, resilience and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We remain committed to listening, learning and working in partnership with First Nations communities. Happy #NAIDOCWeek! 🖤💛❤️

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Dr Leon Carp Award Winner: Dr Simone Craig! Simone's project will design, test and evaluate a GenAI Chatbot called “Y-Sim" and determine whether a GenAI chatbot tool is a suitable simulation training tool for primary care clinicians #GenAI #youthhealth #primarycare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New research shows many GPs lack confidence when consulting with adolescents under the age of 18, particularly when discussing gender and sexuality, which can hinder the development of a strong patient-doctor relationship. Read full article here go.unimelb.edu.au/yh92 #adolescenthealth #primarycare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A wonderful evening celebrating excellence across teaching, research and student achievement at the Department of General Practice and Primary Care Annual Awards Night. Congratulations to all award recipients and thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate. Read more: go.unimelb.edu.au/aa92

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Today is World Family Doctor Day. To all the GPs and family doctors out there, thank you for the compassionate, person-centred care you bring to patients and communities every day. #WorldFamilyDoctorDay #GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

New article: "Digital health inequity in Australian primary care" by Dr Rochelle Sleaby, Dr John Furler and Prof Lena Sanci discusses the rise of digital health care in Australia and what needs to be done to address the widening digital divide. Read: lnkd.in/ddP6xYNF #digitalhealth #primarycare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Karyn Ferguson on her 2025-2026 Premier's Award for Health and Medical Research - Aboriginal Researcher Award! Watch this to find out more 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_4E... #premiersaward #primarycare #motherbaby

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

PLANT UPDATE 🌿 they’re thriving and honestly showing us up a bit!

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

World Immunization Week begins today. Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to prevent disease. Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives. In primary care, this comes down to trust. Listening and clear communication support informed decisions. #VaccinesWork

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We have just allocated 320 new first-year medical students to their GP placements. Students will attend their clinic for one day/fortnight between Mar-Oct. 12 days total. For many, this is their first opportunity to work with real patients. We hope they have a great year. #primarycare #futureGPs

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Natalie White as Program Manager for the Transform Project. Natalie brings extensive experience across health, research and community settings and is known for her practical, collaborative approach to delivering work with real-world impact. Welcome, Natalie!

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Meet our 3 new GR students to our Department in 2026. Emily Thrower, Nida Anees & Tracy Murphy represent the strength of our GR community: research grounded in practice, driven by equity & committed to improving primary care for diverse communities. Welcome! #GraduateResearch #PhD2026 #PrimaryCare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Zanlunghi to our Graduate Nursing Programs team! A Nurse Practitioner with 10+ years’ experience in primary care and paediatric haematology/oncology in the USA, Melissa now practises in Melbourne while completing her NP endorsement in Australia. Welcome, Melissa!

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

A special moment from last week’s memorial for A/Prof Phyllis Lau. We were honoured to welcome back Prof Doris Young, pictured with Dr Malcolm Clark in front of her portrait from her time leading the department. A lovely reminder of the enduring friendships and shared history in our community.

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy New Year to everyone welcoming in the Year of the Horse this week. Wishing you all great happiness, health and prosperity. 🐴 #YearoftheHorse #ChineseNewYear2026 🐴

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Happy Primary Health Care Nurses Day! Today we celebrate all the fabulous primary care nurses who deliver care, connection and support every day, right across Australia. #PHCND2026 #PrimaryHealthCareNurses #PrimaryCare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Primary health care nurses are an anchoring thread in the rich tapestry of general practice. Join us in recognising the important role they play in keeping Australia healthy on Wed 4 Feb. #PHCND2026 #PrimaryHealthCareNurses

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

SPCR wrapped up another annual writing retreat last October — three days in Dandenong with eight grad researchers focused, writing and keeping a much-loved tradition going. Big thanks to the GSA for supporting the retreat through their Special Grant. Can’t wait for the next one. ✍️🌿

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Meet Dr Kelly Fitzpatrick, our new Research Fellow – Sexual and Reproductive Violence. Her research explores how abuse patterns emerge and escalate, helping to identify early warning signs of coercive control. 📄 Read more: doi.org/10.1177/1745... #IPV #ResearchForChange

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague, Phyllis Lau on 9/11/25 Phyllis was a valued member of our Department with a strong reputation for the energy, passion and enthusiasm she put into all her work. She was a determined force building primary care research.

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

FREE SEMINAR Creative Arts and Dignity in Mental Health 3/12/25 12:30pm - 2:00pm ESJ King Lecture Theatre L3 West, Medical Building, University of Melbourne Mode: In-person and online (registration is essential) Late lunch and networking after the event BOOK NOW go.unimelb.edu.au/wcn2 #freeevent

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Dr Suzie Harte is passionate about bringing primary care research to regional, rural and remote Australia. As National Program Manager, she helps ensure meaningful studies reach the communities that need them most. Learn more 👉 go.unimelb.edu.au/svn2 #PrimaryCareResearch #RuralHealth

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Reforms are underway to improve mental health + wellbeing for kids (0–12) and their carers across Australia. This new paper shares a co-designed model of care developed with 235+ children, families, carers, service providers, First Nations + CALD communities. 👉 go.unimelb.edu.au/7xqp #MentalHealth

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

🌿 Green it and they will come! From a few pots to 104 thriving plants, our greening project has transformed our office into a more welcoming, connected, healthy place to work. All achieved with shared effort, creativity and no big budgets — just propagation, donations and community spirit. #Plants

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

If you work in adolescent health and would like to gain valuable tools, techniques and evidence-based strategies to help you diagnose and manage youth mental illness in primary care then this micro cert is for you. Starts 6 Oct. Completely online. go.unimelb.edu.au/337p #mentalhealth #youth

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Lung cancer screening saves lives. Speak with a doctor or healthcare provider to see if you are eligible. Find out more: www.health.gov.au/lung-cancer-... #lungcancer #lungcancerscreeningsaveslives

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

More than 979,000 applications for medicinal cannabis prescriptions were approved in Australia in 2024. The current prescribing landscape has been described as confusing, inequitable and difficult to regulate. Read Dr Christine Hallinan's new article in The Conversation. lnkd.in/gcn3gCWC #cannabis

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Wonderful to welcome Charla, Rifyal & Mirfa from Universitas Gadjah Mada 🇮🇩 to Melbourne! They're here on an elective with our Dept of General Practice & Primary Care, exploring teaching and research. #MedicalEducation #InternationalCollaboration #PrimaryCare

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Dr Rebecca Starkie brings a unique blend of academic leadership, clinical experience and research expertise to General Practice at the University of Melbourne. As Academic Coordinator, she plays a key role in guiding the next generation of doctors. Learn more about Rebecca: go.unimelb.edu.au/vd9p

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Syphilis rates in Australia have surged with 3,602 cases already this year. New research explores using multiplex PCR testing in GP clinics to boost early detection. More here: lnkd.in/gN8ffFNE #sexualhealth #primarycare #research

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We're thrilled to welcome Jasmine Purches to the Dept of General Practice & Primary Care @ UniMelb as WEAVERS Project Officer. She’ll support the WEAVERS lived experience group as part of the SAFE program. Jasmine brings invaluable admin, community and lived experience to the role. Welcome, Jasmine!

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Over 30,000 people in Victoria are homeless — 2 in 5 are under 25. It’s not just rough sleeping — it’s couch surfing, cars, unsafe housing. GPs see the health impacts daily: chronic disease, mental illness & preventable conditions. Everyone deserves a home. Learn more: go.unimelb.edu.au/5cgp #HW2025

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

It’s Loneliness Awareness Week. This year’s theme: Moments Matter. Even a smile or brief chat can make a big difference. Have you had a moment of connection recently? 💬 Share your story or read others' here: lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au #MomentsMatter #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🖤💛❤️ Today we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. This year’s theme — “Little footsteps, big future” — honours the strength of culture, community and Country in shaping young lives. 👣 Proud. Strong. Connected. #LittleFootstepsBigFuture #SNAICC #FirstNations

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

A web-based sexual health application using AI to identify the risk of a lesion being an STI from a photo is currently in development, however, the usefulness, accessibility and acceptability of this technology to potential users are unknown. Read more👉 go.unimelb.edu.au/cc7p #research #sexualhealth

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Department of General Practice and Primary Care UniMelb @dgppc.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

👋 Meet Chloe Dawes, our new GP Liaison & Placement Coordinator at the Dept of General Practice and Primary Care! She’s helping coordinate placements for MD students and working with 350+ clinics across Vic through VicREN. Welcome, Chloe! 🙌 🔗 Learn about VicREN: go.unimelb.edu.au/647p

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