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Workforce

Program Manager - Janine Dennis - Phone: (02) 6884 0197

The Workforce Program aims to support GPs and practices with recruitment and retention strategies to sustain adequate general practice workforce.

Direct services include:

  • Assistance for practaices with the process of applying for Area of Need status to recruit Oversees Trained Doctors. [Information on Area of Need can be found on the NSW Health website www.health.nsw.gov.au]
  • Assist practices in finding a locum by working with the Rural Doctors Network who offer a Locum Support Service. A locum request form is completed on line and sent to the Locum Coordinator who covers the Northern Region.
  • Information and Assistance with retention strategies. 
  • Sending an Information package to new GPs
  • Liaison with the Area Health Service to assist with GP/VMO issues.
  • Liase with the School of Rural Health, Dubbo and GP Logic to ensure medical studnets and Registrars are aware of all Division programs particulary Education and Training.  
  • Support practices who are considering options in capacity building and other management options.
  • Advocacy for General Practice at a National, State and Local Level.   

Grants Available

Following is information on grants that may be of benefit to GPs and the community.

  • Rural Doctors Network - there are a number of grants available through the Rural Doctors Network. These include Relocation subsidies, CPD vouchers and Training grants. More information can be found on the NSW Rural Doctors Network www.nswrdn.com.au
  • Rural Medical Infrastructure Fund (RMIF) - The Rural Medical Infrastructure Fund is a three year initiative providing funding to small rural councils to recruit or retain general practitioners, thus making it easier to recruit or retain general practitioners. Details can be found at www.regionalpartnerships.gov.au

For more information on grants currently available, please contact Janine Dennis, Workforce Program Manager at the Division on 6884 0197.