The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Member for Hindmarsh
Anne Stanley MP
Government Whip
Member for Werriwa
Grants For GP Practices in Werriwa
The Albanese Government is delivering on a key election commitment to strengthen GP practices across the country, including local practices in Werriwa.
The Strengthening Medicare – General Practice (GP) Grants Program will allow all General Practices and eligible Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) to expand patient access and improve their services.
After a decade of cuts and neglect from the former government, the Albanese Government is committed to strengthening Medicare and boosting general practice.
The GP Grants will support all general practices and eligible ACCHOs across Australia to make investments in innovation, training, equipment, and minor capital works in one or more of the three investment streams below:
- Enhance digital health capability
- Upgrade infection prevention and control arrangements
- Maintain and/or achieve accreditation against the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for General Practices (5th edition).
Grants will be provided to local practices depending on accredited GP practice size. Smaller practices are eligible for grants of $25,000 or $35,000, and larger practices are eligible for grants of $50,000. GP practices and ACCHOs not currently accredited against the RACGP standards will be eligible for $25,000.
Over the coming weeks, PHNs and ACCHOs will be sending letters directly general practices in Werriwa inviting participation in the Grants Program.
Quotes attributable to Minister Butler:
“After working tirelessly throughout the pandemic, doctors deserve more than thanks, that’s why we’re giving them the resources to invest in their practices.
"We understand the crucial importance of primary health care provided by GPs. This funding will help improve practices and make sure Australians can access safe, quality and affordable healthcare when and where they need it”.
Quotes attributable to Member for Werriwa, Ms Anne Stanley MP:
“Getting access to health care is at the top of the list of concerns when I talk to locals in Werriwa.
“This will give a much-needed boost to general practices across the country.
“I’m proud to be part of a government that recognises the hard work of our GPs.”
MEDIA CONTACT:
Anne Stanley MP - (02) 8783 0977
