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Rural Locum Assistance Program

The Rural Locum Assistance Program is your trusted partner in providing targeted
locum support services to healthcare professionals and aged care workers in rural and
remote Australia.
As a vital component of the Australian Government’s rural workforce capacity agenda,
our primary focus is supporting aged care workers, obstetricians, anesthetists, nurses,
and allied health professionals in rural and remote regions. We understand the unique
challenges faced by health and aged care services in these areas, and our mission is to
ensure they receive the support they need. Our health service offering is locum
coverage for continuing professional development (CPD) and recreation leave. Our
aged care focus is supporting facilities in rural and remote locations impacted by
sudden departures, annual leave, and training.
Our health service program offers rural locum coverage for up to 14 working days and
up to 28 working days for placements in remote locations. Our aged care program
covers between 14 and 90 calendar days. Under exceptional circumstances, facilities
can request an extension of up to 30 additional days.
Our Australian Government-funded program ensures no fees or charges associated
with accessing our locum services. We cover the costs of locum travel,
accommodation, and incentives, allowing health and aged care workers to take CPD
leave or well-deserved breaks while ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
Urban-based health and aged care workers seeking to experience rural or remote
practice can also benefit from Rural LAP. By undertaking a locum placement, you can
gain valuable insights and enjoy the incentives offered by working in rural and remote
Australia.
We take pride in being part of the Australian Government’s rural workforce capacity
agenda, and we continuously strive to expand our services to meet the evolving needs
of rural and remote communities. We are committed to ensuring that health and aged
care services in rural and remote locations have the support they need to provide
ongoing exceptional care. With Rural LAP, you can trust that continuity of care and a
well-prepared workforce is guaranteed.
Join us in our mission to enhance health and aged care services in rural and remote
Australia. Contact Rural LAP today to explore how we can support your health and
aged care needs and contribute to the well-being of your community.