A Year of Impact: Inside our 2023-2024 Annual Report

03 December 2024

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​We're pleased to announce the release of Health Workforce Queensland's 2023-2024 Annual Report, which reviews our activities and achievements in supporting a sustainable health workforce to enhance the health of Queensland’s communities.

The report highlights key accomplishments across several areas:

  • Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities: Expanded support through targeted programs and upskilling opportunities to address healthcare needs in Indigenous communities.

  • Professional Development Workshops: Delivered hands-on, interactive training designed specifically for rural health practitioners, supporting continuous professional growth.

  • Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP): Provided financial assistance to remote and rural health professionals to enhance clinical skills and expand service capacity.

  • Health Workforce Needs Assessment (HWNA): Gathered valuable insights from remote and rural health professionals, informing data-driven approaches to workforce planning.

  • Collaborations and Alliances: Strengthened partnerships with stakeholders and PHNs to promote workforce initiatives, streamline recruitment solutions, and support health student placements.

  • Recruitment and Locum Support: Ensured consistent healthcare access in remote and rural areas by supporting recruitment and providing locum coverage for continuous care.

  • Future Workforce Initiatives: Continued expansion of the Grow Rural Program, encouraging university students to undertake rural placements, helping to inspire the next generation of rural health professionals

Read the report in full or view previous reports via the buttons below.

2023-2024 Annual ReportPrevious Annual Reports


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