Summary of Changes to Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items from 1 July 2025

Learn about the updated GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (GPCCMPs) items 965 & 967, MyMedicare registration requirements, streamlined allied health referral processes, and new MBS item numbers.Ā 

This video presentation breaks down the full transition away from the old GPMPs and TCAs, and to the new GPCCMPs, including eligibility criteria, and what it means for patients and practice teams across Australia.

What this recording covers:

From 1 July 2025, a significant shift in the Medicare framework for chronic disease management came into effect across Australia.Ā 

The previous GP Management Plans (GPMPs) and Team Care Arrangements (TCAs) were replaced by a more streamlined framework, now called GP Chronic Condition Management Plans or GPCCMP.Ā 

In this detailed presentation, we walk you through all the key changes: including the new MBS item numbers, referral requirements, MyMedicare implications, and transitional arrangements through to 2027.

šŸŽ„ Watch the full video below for a practical breakdown of what you need to know and download the free CPD certificate.Ā 

—>> Download a CPD certificate here!
(This is a customisable pdf so you can add your name and date once downloaded to keep for your records.)

Ready to go further? Then check out our GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) online course (6 CPD Hours)

Only $440 $99 (GST inc)

šŸ’” Want to feel confident creating and reviewing GP chronic condition management plans or GPCCMPs?Ā 

Our step-by-step online course is designed to guide you through the entire process:Ā 

  • What to include in your consultation and documentation
  • How to structure your plans and even the steps of a review consult.Ā 
  • Plus the best templates to use.
  • You’ll also learn practical health coaching tools to make your care plans more meaningful, patient-centred, and impactful.

Check our the GP Chronic Condition Mangement Plan or GPCCMP course here.

New Medical Reception Academy!

The new Medical Reception Academy website is a one-stop hub for all essential training and courses for medical receptionists in general practice.

Including important topics like Triage for reception staff, infection control training for reception staff, privacy and confidentiality, customer service and how to manage aggressive behaviours in general practice as well as an introduction to the process and elements of General Practice Accreditation.

Presented by Magali De Castro RN, with 2 decades of experience in General Practice training and with supporting the entire practice team.

The Medical Reception Academy libary has been set up to be a single low cost fee ($55 at time of writing this), for lifetime access to all topics currently available along with any that may be added in the future.

All courses are 100% online and self-paced so participants can go through the content as quickly or as slowly as they wish and can even revisit and refresh their knowledge as often as they like.

All topics include a unique course completion CPD certificate, which is a great thing to be able to demonstrate during practice Accreditation time.

All content has been revised and updated to reflect the latest guidelines.

Make sure to share this valuable resource with practice managers and reception staff you feel will benefit. Simply visit https://medicalreceptionacademy.com.au

Get the scoop on filling the whole grain gap with the latest free e-Report

Update your nutrition knowledge with Scoop on Breakfast, Issue 4. In this issue, you’ll find out the small, everyday changes to help your patients meet their recommended daily whole grain target, with practical food and shopping tips. Plus, you can see the latest product news, and be inspired by delicious oat recipe ideas.

Click here to read the fourth issue, or explore the separate sections below:

 

Hot Topic – Filling the Whole Grain Gap

Check out these practical tips, and shareable online content, to help your patients reach their daily whole grain target:

  • The whole grain content of common breakfast foods
  • 3 shopping tips for choosing whole grains
  • 5 easy ways to boost whole grain intake at breakfast, and
  • Food swaps – refined vs. whole grains.

What’s new at UNCLE TOBYS

Learn about a novel oat variety that has specifically grown to be higher in protein to help your patients increase their protein intake in the morning.

 

Recipe Inspiration

Enjoy the goodness of oats with these three delicious oats recipes, including Oaty Banana Bread, Sugarfree Chocolate Oats, and Mushroom, Thyme & Parmesan Oats.

 

Get the latest on breakfast nutrition news and practical patient tips in your inbox – Subscribe here.Ā 

Food & Mood: Issue 3 of the Scoop On Breakfast e-Report

Get the scoop on the food-mood connection with the latest free e-Report

Update your nutrition knowledge with Scoop on Breakfast, Issue 3. Watch our exclusive expert interview on how diet quality impacts on our mental health, read about the latest breakfast research, and be inspired by simple and tasty new breakfast recipes that could contribute to you and your patient’s happiness.

Click here to read the third issue, or explore the separate sections below:

Hot Topic – Food & Mood

Watch our exclusive interview with Professor Felice Jacka from Deakin University’s Food & Mood Centre, who recently spoke to us about the latest research on the key role diet plays in mental health.

Research Review – The Latest in Breakfast Science

Learn more about the link between breakfast cereal consumption and obesity risk in Australian women from this new Australian study.

Recipe Inspiration – Will & Steve’s Green Smoothie Bowl

Try a new twist on breakfast with The Gourmet Pommies Will & Steve’s delicious creations.

Inside UNCLE TOBYS – Spring Into Oats

Continue to enjoy the goodness of oats this Spring with these delicious oats recipes, including Superfood Energy Balls, Apricot Chia Balls and an Oaty Banana Bread.

Get the latest on breakfast nutrition research and practical patient tips in your inbox

Subscribe here!

Sign up to receive your free e-Report, Scoop on Breakfast

Designed to help practice nurses, the second issue covers the hot topic of eating to beat ageing, in an exclusive interview with Accredited Practising Dietitian and Author of ā€˜Eat to cheat ageing’ Ngaire Hobbins.

Why is it so important? What does the latest research say? How can the research be translated into practical tips for patients?

Click here to read and stay up-to-date when you subscribe to Scoop on Breakfast.

Help your patients eat to beat ageing with the free e-Report, Scoop on Breakfast

Update your nutrition knowledge with Scoop on Breakfast, which offers you a comprehensive summary and analysis on the hottest topics in nutrition, the latest breakfast research, breakfast recipe inspiration, practical tips from dietitians and more.

Click here to read the second issue, or explore the separate sections below:

Hot Topic – Eat to Beat Ageing

Watch our interview with Ngaire Hobbins Accredited Practising Dietitian and international author who recently shared her thoughts and experience on the important topic of healthy ageing.

Research Review – The Latest in Breakfast Science

We asked Dr Jean Kim, Scientific Affairs Analysist at Nestle, to review three new breakfast studies;

Read the top line summary of the research papers here, and how this may affect your practice.

Recipe Inspiration – Will & Steve’s Coconut Bircher Museli

Try a new twist on breakfast with MKR contestants Will & Steve’s delightful creations.

What’s New at Uncle Tobys: NATURE’S MIX

A solution for helping your patients to enjoy a delicious oat-based breakfast, with no added sugar.

Get the latest on breakfast research and practical patient tips in your inbox

Subscribe here!

 

 

How to get a job as a practice nurse?

How to get a job as a practice nurse or as a nurse in general practice

Probably the most common query we get, is from nurses wanting to make a move into General Practice, butĀ who are wondering what the best way to go about it is.

There are definitely great GP practices across Australia that any nurse would love to be a part of, however, we know it can take a few tries before you find the most suited to you. This is in great part because each practiceĀ is very different, even if they share the same postcode.

When lookingĀ for the ideal practice nursing job, there are a couple of places we suggest visiting to look for availableĀ vacancies.

Where to look for practice nursing jobs

1)Ā Our Jobs page:Ā  Always check theĀ job listingsĀ at practice nurse central

2)Ā Seek.com.au:Ā Seek remains one of the largest pools of job advertisements in Australia. Make sure you search for the keywords ā€œPractice Nurseā€, ā€œGP Nurseā€ or General Practice Nurseā€.

3) Get in touch with the practice support officers at theĀ Primary Health Network (PHN)Ā in your area. They will often know of clinics looking for nurses and sometimes, may even advertise positions directly.

ToĀ find your Primary Health NetworkĀ visit:Ā http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/phn-locator

4)Ā Contact local practices directly:Ā You can also reach out to nearby clinics directly by sending your resume/CV along with a cover letter. Find the clinics near you by searching theĀ National Health Services Directory.

 

Tips and further training to help you secureĀ the rightĀ practice nursing job

Many practice managers in general practice areĀ looking for nurses with skills and training aroundĀ the specialty services we provide in primary care.

These skills include:Ā immunisations, knowledge aboutĀ care plansĀ (also known asĀ GP management plans -GPMPs- and team care arrangements – TCAs) and knowledge about the commonĀ health assessmentsĀ we perform in general practice, such as theĀ over 75yr heath assessmentĀ and theĀ 45-49yr health check.

You can find online courses onĀ all these areas here. These are by no means a requirement before working in general practice, but many managers and practice owners will see candidates with these skills as a valuable addition to theĀ practice.

Do not be discouraged if you don’t yet have these skills. Make sure you let your potential employer know that you’re willing to learn and pick up these skills. You can always contact us if you need further guidance.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch via theĀ Contact UsĀ page if you need help with anything else.

Happy job hunting! And to learn more aboutĀ practice nursing salaryĀ check out the following video

How much should I get paid as a practice nurse?