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Rural Locum Assistance Program

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We are dedicated to alleviating the pressures of workforce shortages in rural and remote Australia

The Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) supports rural and remote health services by sourcing locums to cover personal or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) leave. Anaesthetists (specialists and GPs), obstetricians (specialists and GPs), nurses, midwives and allied health professionals located in Modified Monash Model (MMM) categories 2-7 are eligible to apply. Rural LAP covers leave for up to 14 working days for MMM 2-7 categories and up to 28 days for MMM 5-7 categories (noting that priority will be given to placements with a CPD component or located in categories 6 and 7). The program also offers financial assistance to urban GPs who require emergency medicine training. To be eligible for support, you must be willing to undertake a general practice locum placement in rural and remote Australia. Rural LAP combines the Rural Obstetric and Anaesthetic Locum Scheme (ROALS), the Nursing and Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS) and the Rural Locum Education Assistance Program (Rural LEAP). The aims of the amalgamated program include:

- enhancing the ability of healthcare professionals in rural Australia to take leave and undertake CPD activities
- improving the retention of these health professionals in rural locations
- upskilling metropolitan-based GP professional competencies in Emergency Medicine.

15/10/2026

Day 2 at APA FOCUS26! 🌴👋

Kristy-Lee and Jane are enjoying another great week in Cairns, connecting with physiotherapists and sharing the opportunities available through Rural LAP.

If you're attending FOCUS26, there's still time to come and say hello! We'd love to chat about how you can take your physiotherapy skills to rural and regional communities across Australia.

14/10/2026

We're at APA FOCUS26 in Cairns! 🌴

If you're attending, come and meet the Rural LAP team and chat about physiotherapy and allied health opportunities in rural and regional Australia.

11/10/2026

Heading off on your first placement?

Get to know your destination, ask questions before you arrive and leave a little room in the suitcase for exploring.

Experienced locums – what advice would you give someone heading away for the first time?

08/10/2026

Your profession might look a little different outside a major city.

Rural LAP connects allied health professionals with opportunities to use their experience in rural and regional settings.

06/10/2026

You've built the experience – now take it somewhere different.

Rural LAP is looking for experienced nurses interested in placements across rural and regional Australia.

04/10/2026

Locums, what's the one thing that ALWAYS comes with you on placement? 👀

Comfy shoes?
Your favourite coffee cup?
A ridiculously long phone charger?

Tell us your placement essential below.

01/10/2026

October is here, and your next opportunity could be somewhere completely new.

Rural LAP connects healthcare professionals with placements across rural and regional Australia. Ready to see what's out there? Register your availability.

30/09/2026

December might feel a while away, but workforce planning shouldn't. Annual leave, holiday demand and existing vacancies can put additional pressure on rural services over Christmas and New Year.

f you anticipate needing locum support, getting your request in early gives our team more time to help.

28/09/2026

Are you a nurse ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary?

Step into a role where your skills truly matter. When you join Rural LAP, you’ll support rural and remote communities across Australia through short-term placements that offer purpose, connection and adventure.

As a Rural LAP nurse, you’ll enjoy:
> Paid travel and accommodation
> $150 per working day in incentives
> $100 per day travel allowance
> The opportunity to work in incredible locations across Australia

If you’re seeking variety, new experiences, or a more meaningful way to use your skills, this is your chance to make a real impact and explore some of Australia’s most unique communities along the way.

Start your Rural LAP journey today!

25/09/2026

Olivia, Ange and Tamara recently attended the 18th National Rural Health Conference, connecting with healthcare professionals and sharing how Rural LAP supports rural and regional health services across Australia.

Following the conference, Ange and Olivia hit the road across South Australia, visiting Rural LAP locums and clients in Clare, Laura, Snowtown and Minlaton.

It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up face-to-face, hear about their experiences and see firsthand the communities our locums are supporting.

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with the team!

Address

Suite 17S 2 King Street
Deakin, ACT
2600

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

1800 RURAL LAP (78725 527)

Website

http://rurallap.com.au/

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