In response to the increased demand for more aged care health professionals, the Australian Government Department of Health has extended the Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) to include rural and remote health services focused on aged care.
In response to the increased demand for more aged care health professionals, the Australian Government Department of Health has extended the Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) to include rural and remote health services focused on aged care.
Rural LAP now includes residential aged care facility managers, residential support workers, care support workers, personal care workers, care coordinators, community support workers and allied health workers.
Eligible aged care services can apply for locum cover between 14 to 90 working days; under exceptional circumstances, we may grant an extension for up to an additional 30 working days. To be eligible to apply for a Rural LAP locum, your aged care service must be in Modified Monash Model (MMM)^ locations 4-7 and:
- operated by an approved residential home care provider (as defined under the Aged Care Act 1997) or
- receive funding under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care (NATSIFAC) program or the Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) program.
Aged care services in MMM 6-7 operated by an approved Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) provider are also eligible.
With a reputation for supplying credentialed, experienced and reliable locums, Rural LAP is seeing an increasing demand for their support from rural and remote health services across Australia.
Unique and rewarding locum opportunities.
Available for registered or endorsed enrolled nurses, residential aged care facility managers, personal care workers and care coordinators to experience healthcare in rural and remote Australia. As a Rural LAP locum, you will receive the following:
- an hourly rate (varies between states and territories, inclusive of superannuation)
- $150 per working day incentive allowance* inclusive of superannuation
- $100 per day travel allowance*
- travel and accommodation arranged and paid for by the aged care program.
Learn more about the program by contacting our team at 1800 861 819 or enquiries@rurallap.com.au.
^Health professionals employed by the state or territory that are located in MMM 2-4 categories are not eligible to apply.
