About RGPLP
What is the RGPLP subsidy?
The RGPLP will provide the host GP with the following locum subsidies per financial year to offset the costs of engaging the locum:
- $200 per day to a maximum of $400 per placement for locum travel time – this subsidy is passed on to the locum
- Up to $500 per day for up to 14 days per host GP per financial year
- In addition there is funding that can cover the cost of locum travel for remote locations or where a locum is coming from interstate.(e.g. this is paid directly to travel agent /car hire company)
The GP host may request to have the locum subsidy as 14 continuous days or as a series of days up to 14 days depending on the placement and the availability. This will be at the discretion of the Rural Workforce Agency.
The locum subsidy will be provided only to replace a GP who will be away from their practice. Locum placements are not available for vacancies or to provide additional workforce.
Please note: Subsidies are only payable once an evaluation has been completed and returned to the Rural Workforce Agency.
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