The Albanese Government is delivering on a key election commitment to strengthen GP practices across the country, including local practices on the Central Coast.
The Strengthening Medicare – General Practice (GP) Grants Program will allow all General Practices and eligible Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) to expand patient access and improve their services.
After a decade of cuts and neglect from the former government, the Albanese Government is committed to strengthening Medicare and boosting general practice.
The GP Grants will support all general practices and eligible ACCHOs across Australia to make investments in innovation, training, equipment, and minor capital works in one or more of the three investment streams below:
- Enhance digital health capability
- Upgrade infection prevention and control arrangements
- Maintain and/or achieve accreditation against the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for General Practices (5th edition).
Grants will be provided to local practices depending on accredited GP practice size. Smaller practices are eligible for grants of $25,000 or $35,000, and larger practices are eligible for grants of $50,000. GP practices and ACCHOs not currently accredited against the RACGP standards will be eligible for $25,000.
Over the coming weeks, PHNs and NACCHO will be sending letters directly general practices in the Central Coast inviting participation in the Grants Program.
Quotes attributable to Minister Butler:
“After working tirelessly throughout the pandemic, doctors deserve more than thanks, that’s why we’re giving them the resources to invest in their practices.
"We understand the crucial importance of primary health care provided by GPs. This funding will help improve practices and make sure Australians can access safe, quality and affordable healthcare when and where they need it”.
Quotes attributable to Dr Gordon Reid MP:
“Access to health care is one of the top concerns raised when talking to residents on the Central Coast”, Dr Reid said.
“These grants will provide a much-needed boost to general practice across Australia”, Dr Reid said.
“I am proud to be a part of a government that supports our hardworking GPs”, Said Dr Reid.
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