DoctorConnect resources
A list of resources – including guides, fact sheets and other publications – for DoctorConnect.
All DPA (for GPs) classifications – 2021
1 July 2021DatasetThis spreadsheet provides tabulated data on all Distribution Priority Areas (DPA) for GPs.
All DWS (for specialists) classifications – 2021
1 July 2021DatasetThis spreadsheet provides tabulated data on all District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) for specialists.
Approved Private Emergency Department Program guidelines
28 June 2019GuidelineThese guidelines provide the background, principles, eligibility criteria and operational procedures of the program for participating hospitals.
Changes to previous DPA (for GPs) classification – 2021
1 July 2021DatasetThis spreadsheet provides tabulated data on changes to previous Distribution Priority Areas (DPA) for GPs.
Changes to previous DWS (for specialists) classifications – 2021
1 July 2021DatasetThis spreadsheet provides tabulated data on changes to previous District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) for specialists.
Incentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM 1 locations
4 February 2022Fact sheetThe Modified Monash (MM) fact sheet for category MM 1 covers metropolitan areas.
Part of a collection: Incentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM locationsIncentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM 2 locations
6 May 2022Fact sheetThe Modified Monash (MM) fact sheet for category MM 2 covers regional areas.
Part of a collection: Incentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM locationsIncentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM 3 locations
4 February 2022Fact sheetThe Modified Monash (MM) fact sheet for category MM 3 covers rural towns.
Part of a collection: Incentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM locationsIncentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM 4 locations
4 February 2022Fact sheetThe Modified Monash (MM) fact sheet for category MM 4 covers medium rural towns.
Part of a collection: Incentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM locationsIncentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM 5 locations
4 February 2022Fact sheetThe Modified Monash (MM) fact sheet for category MM 5 covers small rural towns.
Part of a collection: Incentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM locationsIncentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM 6 locations
4 February 2022Fact sheetThe Modified Monash (MM) fact sheet for category MM 6 covers remote communities.
Part of a collection: Incentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM locationsIncentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM 7 locations
6 May 2022Fact sheetThe Modified Monash (MM) fact sheet for category MM 7 covers very remote communities.
Part of a collection: Incentives and support for GPs and general practices in MM locationsMore Doctors for Rural Australia Program guidelines
2 March 2021GuidelineThese guidelines provide the background, principles, eligibility criteria and operational procedures of the More Doctors for Rural Australia Program. The guidelines assist Rural Workforce Agencies to administer the program.
Visas for GPs targeting areas of doctor shortages program guidelines
10 December 2020GuidelineThese guidelines provide information about the Visas for GPs Program for agencies, applicants and rural workforce agencies.