General practice: quick updates for week beginning 21 July 2025
Stay informed with Brisbane South PHN’s weekly updates for general practices.
Updates for the week beginning Monday 21 July 2025.
Find this week’s quick updates and alerts for local general practices, covering the latest sector developments, education and training events, key health system updates, funding opportunities and clinical resources relevant to our region. Updates are grouped by focus area for easy reference. For more information or tailored practice support, contact our Primary Care team at support@bsphn.org.au.
Important updates
New Chronic Condition Management changes launched 1 July
Fact sheets covering information about these changes can be found on the MBS Online website. MBS item descriptors and explanatory notes for Chronic Condition Management plans have also now been made available on the MBS Online website. Please review these updates and ensure your practice team understand any co-claiming restrictions.
The Brisbane South HealthPathways MyMedicare and Chronic Condition Management pages have also been updated to reflect these changes.
Extension to General Practice Accreditation exemption
The Australian Government has recently announced an extension to the accreditation exemption for general practices delivering care through non-traditional models. Originally due to end on 30 June 2025, this exemption will now remain in place until 31 December 2026.
For further information about this exemption and how to access it, please see the MyMedicare Program Guidelines.
Education and training opportunities
Join Brisbane South PHN at the Festival of Nursing
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is bringing the annual Festival of Nursing to Brisbane this 24 to 26 July. The international conference for nurses will feature educational sessions and workshops run by experts in nursing, healthcare and technology, and is an opportunity for nurses to learn about the latest advancements and trends in the nursing field.
Come and visit the Brisbane South PHN stall at the conference and find out more about how we can support your general practice and nursing work.
Catch up on past general practice updates
Further information
MyMedicare | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing