AHPRA reports that over 100 GPs from the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand have been registered to work in Australia via their fast-tracked pathway launched six months ago. A total of 127 specialists—including 125 GPs, one anaesthetist and one psychiatrist - have joined the workforce. The process prioritises doctors already in Australia and ready to begin work, helping to ease shortages while maintaining registration standards. Read more here.

The 2025–26 Federal Budget delivers major investment in Australia’s health workforce, with expanded GP training, rural placements, nursing scholarships, and new support for allied and mental health roles. Targeted incentives aim to boost recruitment and retention—especially in primary care, aged care, and regional settings. Explore the key budget measures and what they mean for health and medical jobseekers, employers, and recruiters.

Rural Health West’s immersion programs give medical and allied health students firsthand experience of what it’s really like to live and work in rural WA. From the Wheatbelt to the Kimberley, students build skills, make connections, and often discover a lasting passion for country practice. It’s a grounded, eye-opening way to explore rural careers and tackle workforce gaps. Watch the highlights or explore more WA student programs here.