Wimmera health boost: Doctor incentive to work in rural areas increased to $23,000

By Matt Coughlan
Updated May 29 2015 - 7:45am, first published 1:00am
Doctors must now work in a rural area for two years before they can receive a cash incentive through the GP Rural Incentives Program. Picture: FILE PIC
Doctors must now work in a rural area for two years before they can receive a cash incentive through the GP Rural Incentives Program. Picture: FILE PIC

WIMMERA towns looking to attract and retain doctors have received a boost after the federal government increased incentives for doctors to work in rural areas.

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