ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Health Katy Gallagher has announced an additional $942,790 in funding for thirty successful new projects from the fourth round of the GP Development Fund.

The General Practice Development Fund is one of the five initiatives within the GP Workforce Program - a package of $12 million over four years which aims to support and expand the ACT’s general practice workforce.

“This additional funding will further support our aim to promote innovative ideas that will attract GPs to Canberra, support both new and established general practices, and enhance the provision of primary health care services to the Canberra Community,” the Chief Minister said.

“This funding encompasses infrastructure enhancements to general practices in Tuggeranong, Woden Valley, the inner South, the City, the inner North and Belconnen; assists GPs who will be relocating to work in Canberra, and provides teaching and learning opportunities for all levels of general practice staff.”