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Federal Government Grants for Rural Emergency Medicine Doctors

The Federal Government has recently announced an increase in funding for procedural GPs in rural areas (RRMA 3-7) to access on going training and skills maintenance in Emergency Medicine under the "Strengthening Medicare" Program. This can include travel costs, locum relief and associated expenses. The maximum amount is $2000 per day for 3 days. To be eligible, GPs must provide evidence that they are providing Emergency Medicine services to a 24hour Emergency Department or similar facility.

Funding is also available for skills maintenance in obstetrics, anaesthetics and surgery.

Funding is also available for skills maintenance in obstetrics, anaesthetics and surgery.

Further information is available from:
ACRRM or RACGP

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