Bayside Health Alfred GP News
October 2026
In this edition:
- Requesting patient information – Health Information Service
- The maternity service at Sandringham offers iron infusions
- Changes to Aged Care Assessments (delivered by public health services) from 1 October 2026
- Celebrating 100 patients through our virtual ward
- GP Collaborative Care (GPCC)- Alfred Mental and Addiction Health
- Ngamai Wilam - a new residential eating disorder centre for adults
- Shared pathology service network to begin in February 2027
Education opportunities:
- Diabetes in Primary Care: A Practical Webinar Series for GPs
- Voluntary assisted dying training
- Breast Health Update for GPs
In case you missed it:
- Consultmed eReferrals: Faster, Smarter Referrals
September 2026
In this edition:
- Consultmed eReferrals: Faster, Smarter Referrals
Education opportunities:
- Diabetes in Primary Care: A Practical Webinar Series for GPs
- Voluntary assisted dying training
- Expression of interest – General practice participation in Pulmonary Rehabilitation research study
In case you missed it:
- Sandringham Maternity, Newborn and Gynaecology services
- Why Recording Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Status Matters
August 2026
In this edition:
- Consultmed eReferral is now mandatory for Caulfield Home, Acute, and Community Services
- GPs sought for Dermatology Skin Assessment Clinic (Beacon model)
- Sandringham Maternity, Newborn and Gynaecology services
- Why Recording Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Status Matters
Education opportunities:
- Diabetes in Primary Care: A Practical Webinar Series for GPs
- Occupational Lung Disease in Australia and Workers’ Compensation Overview
In case you missed it:
- New multidisciplinary public Menopause Clinic to connect care
- Fast Access Re-entry pathway in Cardiology and Geriatrics
- Reducing unnecessary internal referrals to our specialist clinics