About the Expression of Interest (EOI): Melbourne Primary Care Network (MPCN) trading as North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is undertaking a public expression of interest from eligible primary care providers to establish a Priority Primary Care Centre (PPCC) in Inner Melbourne to support the Royal Melbourne Hospital in one of these postcodes: 3000, 3003, 3051, 3052, 3053 and 3054.

About the Program: Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs), funded by the Victorian Government, seek to reduce demand on hospital emergency departments and increase access to care for primary care presentations. They provide GP-led care for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions such as mild infections, fractures and burns. They also offer pathology and imaging services. Care is provided 7 days a week, up to 16 hours a day, and is available at no cost to the patient to anyone with or without a Medicare card.

The Victorian Government is funding 25 PPCCs across the state. Primary Health Networks commission these in their respective regions, with 24 sites currently operational. Details are available on the Better Health Channel Priority Primary Care Centre webpage.