Publications

This diagram outlines the 4 project phases of the Independent Review of Complexity in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Phase 1 commenced in May 2024 with phase 4 to conclude in June 2025. A final Review report is due to Health Ministers in July 2025.

This Consultation Paper presents a granular exploration of the purpose, nature, and features of a suite of potential reforms, with tangible actions that could be taken to progress those proposed.

Consultation Paper 2 follows an open public submissions process and wide-reaching consultation conducted during September – November 2024.

This update provides information on the progress of Consultation Paper 2 and upcoming engagements with stakeholders.

Health Ministers are very pleased to announce new appointments and reappointments of Chairs, practitioner members and community members to fill vacancies arising across 13 National Boards regulating health professions under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme)

The Review Team has appreciated the input and feedback on Consultation Paper 1, received in written submissions and through the policy design forums that have been held nationwide.

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This Consultation Paper presents evidence collected to date. It identifies the themes that have emerged, the associated issues and challenges, and the potential reform directions.

Sue Dawson outlines next steps in the review process and seeks stakeholder advice on how their jurisdiction would prefer to participate and connect throughout the review.

These terms of reference outline the scope of the independent review into the complexity of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.

An information booklet for students considering accepting a place in the Bonded Medical Program.

This user guide supports users of the Bonded Return of Service System (BRoSS), through every stage of the Program.

Participants in the Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRBS) Scheme and Bonded Medical Places (BMP) Scheme can use this form to let us know they are interested in opting in to the Bonded Medical Program.

This document shows an example of a completed Commonwealth statutory declaration form. Participants in our bonded medical schemes can use this example to help them fill in a statutory declaration about their return of service obligations.

Existing participants of the Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship Scheme and Bonded Medical Places Scheme who want to opt in to the Bonded Medical Program should complete the relevant form and email it to us with their request to opt in.

This presentation was delivered at the 27 July 2021 Bonded Medical Program –Update Webinar: July 2021. The presentation includes frequently asked questions and answers.

For the purposes of section 19(2) of the Health Insurance (Bonded Medical Program) Rule 2020, the Department of Health has, on 30 June 2022, published a notice that the elements of the Department’s web portal required for a bonded participant to comply with each relevant provision are functional.

An information booklet for participants of the Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship Scheme or Bonded Medical Places Scheme considering opting in to the Bonded Medical Program.

The Bonded Return of Service System (BRoSS) is the Department of Health (Health) online system which will assist Bonded Participants to plan, monitor and manage their obligations under the Bonded Medical Program.

The statutory Bonded Medical Program came into effect on 1 January 2020. Since then, any students that have accepted a bonded place in a course of study in medicine have entered the Bonded Medical Program.

The Bonded Medical Program provides a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) in a medical course at an Australian university, in return for a commitment to work in eligible regional, rural or remote areas for a specified period.

This fact sheet outlines key obligations for former Bonded Medical Places Scheme participants. It summarises the conditions of participation and the consequences of a breach of condition.

This fact sheet outlines key obligations for former MRBS Scheme participants. It summarises the conditions of participation and the consequences of a breach of condition.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Bonded Medical Program. These FAQs have been informed by the Department’s Bonded Medical Program – Program Update Webinars of 6 July 2021 and 27 July 2021.

This presentation was delivered at the 27 July 2021 Bonded Medical Program – program update webinar. The presentation includes frequently asked questions and answers.