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These guidelines contain an overview of the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) and information relating to the WIP Doctor Stream.

The Workforce Incentive Program Practice Stream Guidelines set out how the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Practice Stream operates including eligibility, how to apply and how payments are calculated.

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.

The 5-Year International Medical Graduates Recruitment Scheme improves access to doctors in regional, rural and remote areas. It increases the supply of doctors to work in these areas where their services are needed the most.

In primary health care, Dr Dong Hua gets to expand his knowledge across multiple interest areas and find new ways to help people.

Primary health care gave Shrijana Gautam the opportunity to advance her career while making a difference in the community.

In primary health care, optometrist Mohammed Alebrahimi knows he can make a lasting 
impact on local health.

The Distribution Working Group (DWG) reviews requests to change an area’s classification. The status recommendation and final decisions are provided to the Minister. All previous outcomes and reviews are published in this document.

Researchers can use these concordance files for Australian Statistical Geography Standards (ASGS) Statistical Area Level 1 to Primary Health Networks to undertake geospatial and data analysis.

Researchers can use these concordance files for Australian Statistical Geography Standards (ASGS) Statistical Area Level 2 to Primary Health Networks to undertake geospatial and data analysis.

Researchers can use these concordance files for Australian Statistical Geography Standards (ASGS) Statistical Area Level 3 to Primary Health Networks to undertake geospatial and data analysis.

Researchers can use these concordance files for Local Government Areas to Primary Health Networks to undertake geospatial and data analysis.

Researchers can use these concordance files for Postal Areas to Primary Health Networks to undertake geospatial and data analysis.

Researchers can use these concordance files for Commonwealth Electoral Divisions 2021 to Primary Health Networks 2017 to undertake geospatial and data analysis.

The Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) met on 18 February 2025. This document provides a record of the meeting.

This document highlighted data gaps in relation to the use of locums in the medical workforce.

Researchers can use these concordance files for Australian Statistical Geography Standards (ASGS) Statistical Area Level 2 to Primary Health Networks to undertake geospatial and data analysis.