Under a new scheme designed to lure health professionals to rural, regional and remote areas, the government will wipe or reduce the university debt of doctors and nurses heading bush.
GP John Hall said the scheme could be worth up to $100,000 for a doctorThe incentives will increase for those working in more remote areas
If they are in a remote community, they must work at least 24 hours a week for a period equivalent to half the length of their degree. "The more remote you go, the more significant the practice incentive payment or the workforce incentive payment is," Dr Gillespie said."It is targeted because there is an acute shortage of general practitioners in the outer, regional and remote areas — more so than anywhere else."
"This is a significant incentive for junior doctors and nurses as well to look at an early career in rural areas."
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