Queensland's Stronger Medicare Awards finalists

A GP, a nurse, an Aboriginal health practitioner and two multidisciplinary health teams are Queensland’s finalists in the Stronger Medicare Awards.

The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Aged Care

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A GP, a nurse, an Aboriginal health practitioner and two multidisciplinary health teams are Queensland’s finalists in the Stronger Medicare Awards.
 
In Medicare’s 40th year, the Stronger Medicare Awards recognise and honour Medicare Champions from around Australia: outstanding individuals and practices that provide exceptional care, embrace innovation, and work together to improve the health of their community.
 
More than 140 nominations were submitted from every state and territory, which were then assessed by an expert panel of five independent, pre-eminent individuals from the
primary care sector, including a consumer representative.
 
The five Queensland finalists have been recognised for their significant contributions, including through supporting the health of newly arrived migrants, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander care, providing care in rural and regional areas, chronic disease management and LGBTQIA+ health services.
 
Primary care is the foundation of Australia’s healthcare system, delivered through general practice, community health centres, mental health centres, and allied health services. These are the health settings Australians visit most often throughout their lives and are often the first place people turn when they have a health problem.
 
Queensland’s finalists are:

Dr John Buckley, General Practitioner, Albany Clinic
Jannah De-Bressac, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, Carbal Medical Services
Lilly Masters, Practice Nurse, Doctors of Tewantin
Inala Primary Care team
Mater Integrated Refugee Health Service team
 
These are the first finalists to be announced, with finalists from other states and territories to be announced in coming weeks.
 
The finalists will be celebrated, and Medicare Champions announced, at the Stronger Medicare Awards ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on 4 November 2024.  
 
For further information on the awards visit Stronger Medicare Awards
 
A media kit with details, photos, patient testimonials and quotes from the finalists is available, upon request. 
 
Quotes attributable to Minister Butler: 
 
“Queenslanders are tremendously fortunate to have so many great doctors, nurses and other health professionals working to keep them healthy and out of hospital, day in and day out. 

“These five finalists are some of the many people and practices working outside of hospitals in health settings across Queensland, who go above and beyond to support their patients.
  
“I would like to congratulate these finalists and acknowledge their commitment. They demonstrate selfless service, commitment to excellence, and passion for their patients and community.”

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