Great news for both aspiring GPs and Queenslanders today with the Miles Government announcing funding to support junior doctors who choose to train in the world's best profession, General Practice.
GPs welcome Queensland Government budget announcement
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement of $40,000 incentive payments to increase the number of GPs in the state.
The College called on the Queensland Government to provide the funding in meetings ahead of the budget and support for the general practice workforce was a key priority in its 2024-25 Queensland Budget submission?https://lnkd.in/gBrPpZiP...
RACGP Queensland chair Dr Cathryn Hester said the incentive would help to ensure all Queenslanders can access a GP, including outside big cities.
“Everyone in Queensland should be able to see a GP when they need to,” she said.
“That means attracting doctors into general practice throughout our state. We have seen far too many general practices close in Queensland, often because of workforce challenges.
“I’m proud of the work our teams put in to achieve this funding, and thankful to the Queensland Government for listening to GPs and their communities. Many of our communities, especially in the north of the state, desperately need this support.”
Last year, the RACGP reported at least 184 closures, disproportionately in rural, remote and regional areas. Closures have continued in northern Queensland, with a further two lost in May.
“Simply put, we need more GPs, especially outside Brisbane and the southeast,” Dr Hester said.
“Unfortunately, doctors leaving the hospital system to their GP training usually take a hit to earnings that can be in the tens of thousands of dollars, and they also lose the parental and other leave they have earned. That doesn’t happen with other specialisations. Australia needs a solution to this, and the Queensland Government has stepped up to help to fill that gap.
“But GPs are far from the only health and medical profession we’re facing a shortage of, especially outside the biggest cities. We’re projected to need significantly more pharmacists, nurses, psychiatrists and other allied health professionals. The Queensland Government’s goal to add 45,000 more nurses, midwives, and allied health workers by 2032 is also welcome.”
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