Medical doctors and specialists
See how we support GPs, specialists and medical practitioners.
Nurses and midwives
Learn about our programs and support for midwives and nurses.
Allied health professionals
See how we support allied health workers like physiotherapists, optometrists, psychologists and more.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce
Find out how we support more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to enter the health workforce.
Rural health workforce
Find out more about our programs to encourage health professionals to train and work in rural areas.
Medical and health students and trainees
Learn about programs and initiatives we fund to support healthcare and medical students.
Dentists and dental practitioners
See how we support dental professionals such as dentists, dental hygienists, prosthetists and more.
Mental health workforce
Find out about jobs available and learn how rewarding a career in mental health can be.
Health Workforce Locator
Use our workforce locator map to check the geographical classification of any location in Australia. The map can tell you if a location is classified as city, rural or remote. It identifies areas that need more doctors.
Health Workforce Data tool
Health Workforce Data gives you access to reports and summary tables about the health workforce in Australia.
News
Latest news
Health Workforce Taskforce (HWT)
The Health Workforce Taskforce (HWT) provides advice and recommendations to the Health Ministers’ Meeting (HMM) on priority workforce matters. The HWT develops and oversees implementation of a range of workforce strategies to meet current and future health needs of Australians.