Action description:
The First Nations General Practice Training Committee (FNGPTC) was established in late 2023. The FNGPTC advises the Australian Government and GP Colleges on all aspects of First Nations GP training. This includes recommendations to:
- attract more GP registrars to train in First Nations health settings
- support, attract and retain First Nations doctors in GP training, including the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Salary Support Program.
- ensure the national approach for GP training works toward Closing the Gap in health outcomes and supports a culturally safe health workforce.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform One
Priority Reform Three
Outcome:
Outcome 01
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Rates of accessing/utilisation of health services (General Practitioner (GP) visits/ health assessments (Medicare Benefit 715), chronic disease care items (Team Care arrangement and GP Management Plan))
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health
Resourcing:
$38.0 million (per year)
Delivery timeframe:
Ongoing
Agency:
Department of Health and Aged Care