Health practitioners

Districts of Workforce Shortage

Districts of Workforce Shortage (DWSs) are used to achieve an equitable distribution of medical services across Australia. They affect overseas trained doctors and bonded medical place scheme participants.

District of Workforce Shortage factsheet

Map showing current DWS areas for General Practitioners: Doctor Connect (external) website.

For further information or enquiries relating to a district of workforce shortage, please email District of Workforce Shortage office (dws@health.gov.au)