鈥淒octor shortages across Australia mean many Australians don鈥檛 have access to the care they need and deserve, particularly in regional areas,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Catriona Jackson said.
鈥淭he Albanese Government鈥檚 $90 million investment in rural medical training is a welcome boost to addressing shortages in some parts of the country.
鈥淯niversities are responsible for educating the doctors who provide care in our communities, and they are needed everywhere 鈥 from the Top End down and from the east coast to the west.
鈥淯niversities in all jurisdictions need the full support of government to deliver the skilled health workforce all Australians need, regardless of where they live.
鈥淲e would welcome any opportunity to discuss the university sector鈥檚 role in helping deliver the goals of the national medical workforce strategy, including additional places and expanding access to clinical placements in primary care.鈥
