New opportunities for GPs relocating to Australia as 17 Locations Receive DPA Status
Exciting news about DPA areas for GPs relocating to Australia. Seventeen locations across the country have now been granted Distribution Priority Area (DPA) status, opening up new opportunities for doctors seeking employment.
This update includes a mix of urban and regional areas, allowing greater flexibility for GPs who wish to work and live in central locations.
What Does This Mean for General Practitioners?
The expansion of DPA status means that more areas now qualify as priority locations for overseas-trained doctors, making it easier for them to obtain employment and meet visa requirements. With the growing demand for healthcare professionals in Australia, these changes present an excellent opportunity for GPs considering a move down under.
Full and Partial DPA Updates for GPs looking to relocate to Australia
Here’s a breakdown of the newly updated locations:
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Molonglo – Upgraded from Non-DPA to Full DPA
New South Wales (NSW)
- Campbelltown (NSW) – Upgraded from Non-DPA to Partial DPA
Queensland (QLD)
- Maroochy – Upgraded from Non-DPA to Full DPA
- Noosa – Upgraded from Non-DPA to Full DPA
- Palmwoods – Upgraded from Partial DPA to Full DPA
- Surfers Paradise – Upgraded from Non-DPA to Full DPA
- The Gap – Upgraded from Partial DPA to Full DPA
South Australia (SA)
- Mount Barker (SA) – Upgraded from Partial DPA to Full DPA
Western Australia (WA)
- Armadale – Upgraded from Partial DPA to Full DPA
- Byford – Upgraded from Partial DPA to Full DPA
- Cockburn – Upgraded from Non-DPA to Full DPA
- Gosnells – Upgraded from Non-DPA to Full DPA
- Joondalup – Upgraded from Non-DPA to Partial DPA
- Kalamunda – Upgraded from Partial DPA to Full DPA
- Mundaring-Swan View – Upgraded from Non-DPA to Full DPA
- Swan – Upgraded from Partial DPA to Full DPA
Opportunities for UK GPs looking to relocate to Australia
For UK GPs looking to relocate to Australia, this update provides greater access to job opportunities in Australia. Those considering relocating through the Ahpra expedited pathway or the RACGP PEP Specialist pathway should take advantage of these changes.
If you’re an international doctor looking for the best opportunities in Australia, now is the perfect time to explore your options. Get in touch today to learn more about how you can make the move!
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