QLD GP incentive payment for registrars commencing training in 2025

General practice (GP) sits at the core of the Queensland healthcare system particularly in our rural and remote communities. To bolster Queensland’s primary healthcare services, $24 million has been committed to incentivise trainees to undertake GP training. 

Under this incentive, eligible trainees will receive a lump sum payment of $40,000; to support them in their training and therefore improve the accessibility of primary care for all Queenslanders. 

The program is aimed at trainees commencing GP training in Queensland in the 2025 calendar year and undertaking placement in a primary care training facility located in QLD.  

To be eligible, you must: 

• Meet the relevant citizenship, visa, qualification, Ahpra registration and training requirements to enter a GP training program. 
• Commence GP training and undertake a placement in a primary care training facility located in Queensland 2025.

For more information, please refer to the Eligibility Requirements and Guidelines.

Applications will open soon and will be accepted until 15 October 2025 .

If you have any questions, you can view the QLD Health FAQs here or contact the QLD regional team on training.qld@acrrm.org.au.  

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