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Health professionals can earn up to $50,000 extra through rural incentive scheme

A two-decade-old voluntary scheme offers health professionals incentive payments to work in regional, rural and remote areas.

Skinny McBuntu

A voluntary scheme has been operating for nearly 20 years to encourage health professionals to take positions in regional, rural and remote locations. Participants can earn up to $50,000 on top of their regular salary through the programme.

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Health professionals can earn up to $50,000 on top of their salary through a voluntary scheme

The scheme, which has been running for almost 20 years, provides incentive payments to those who take jobs in regional, rural and remote locations.

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