Expanded Services for 189 More Local GP Clinics
More and more patients around the country will see services expand at their local GP clinics as a result of a $54 million investment in frontline medical services by the Australian Government.
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18 November 2011
More and more patients around the country will see services expand at their local GP clinics as a result of a $54 million investment in frontline medical services by the Gillard Government.
“Making it easier for families to see a doctor closer to home is a key priority for the Gillard Government,” Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon said.
“We want patients to receive the right care at the right time and these grants will help local doctors expand their services to provide that care.
“These grants will enable local clinics to make vital improvements such as increasing the number of GP consulting rooms, expanding nurse treatment bays, provide training for the next generation of GPs, offer more allied health consulting rooms and provide longer opening hours.
"Clinics will be able to provide new services that meet local needs like preventative health programs and chronic disease management.”
Minister Roxon also noted that it was Liberal Party policy to oppose these grants at the 2010 election.
"While we all know health cuts are in the Liberal Party DNA, Tony Abbott's opposition to these grass roots improvements to local health services beggars belief.
About $21 million of the grants have been shortlisted for general practices in regional and rural Australia.
Around 240 practices have already shared in the first round of primary care infrastructure grants where patients are already seeing a difference with upgraded facilities that have meant more doctors, more nurses, more health professionals and better care for patients.
For more information, contact Ms Roxon’s Office on 02 6277 7220
About the Primary Care Infrastructure Grants:
Primary Care Infrastructure Grants are made in one of three categories: up to $150,000; up to $300,000; and up to $500,000.The grants are awarded on a competitive basis after an invitation to apply. This is the second funding round.
Today’s announcement represents shortlisted applicants that will now begin negotiations with the Department of Health and Ageing before individual grants are finalised.
A full list of shortlisted applicants can be found at www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pacd-gpsuperclinics-pcigg2010
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