2025 GP Relocation and Retention Grants Program for Hunter and New England Region

Strategic Insights -

Primary Health Network has issued a call for general practices across the Hunter and New England region to apply for funding through the 2025 GP Relocation and Retention Grants program. The program aims to encourage GPs to live and work in regional, rural, and remote communities by offering eight grants of $15,000 each to support GPs relocating or GP Registrars remaining in eligible areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 GP Relocation and Retention Grants program is administered by Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN).
  • Eight grants of $15,000 each will be awarded to support GPs relocating or GP Registrars remaining in eligible areas.
  • The program aims to strengthen the stability of the primary care workforce in regional, rural, and remote communities.
  • Eligible general practices must be located within Modified Monash Model (MMM) 3--7 regions of the Hunter and New England PHN footprint.
  • Practices can apply for funding to support GPs relocating from outside the HNECC PHN region, or to retain current GP Registrars within eligible practices.
  • A total of eight grants will be awarded through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process.

Statistics:

  • Eight grants of $15,000 each will be awarded in 2025.
  • The program aims to strengthen the primary care workforce in regional, rural, and remote communities.
  • 100% of the grants will be awarded through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process.
  • Eligible general practices must be located within MMM 3--7 regions of the Hunter and New England PHN footprint.

Sources:

  • Primary Health Network [Category: Healthcare, New Offerings]