The Workforce Incentives Program (WIP) “ Rural Advanced Skills Stream, which commenced on 1 January 2024, provides payments to rural generalists and GPs offering advanced skills in rural and remote communities. This initiative offers vital financial support to doctors with advanced skills, recognising their critical role in delivering healthcare in these areas.

Doctors providing primary care and emergency and/or advanced skills in Modified Monash (MM) 3-7 locations can claim up to $21,000 each year. If you are a doctor that received a WIP-Rural Advanced Skill payment for services provided in 2023, you can apply again for a second payment for services provided in 2024. You can apply as soon as you have completed the service levels required for the maximum payment in the twelve month period.

For more information regarding your eligibility, please refer to the WIP – Rural Advanced Skills Guidelines on the Department of Health and Aged Care’s website.

For information regarding Australian Government funded incentives and supports that are available to doctors practicing in MM3-7 locations, please refer to the relevant Fact Sheets on Incentives and support for GPs and general practices in Modified Monash locations 1-7.