RACGP welcomes $1.8b in primary care funding

But President Dr Karen Price has said more support is needed to maintain and improve quality GP patient services.

RACGP President Dr Karen Price said the 2021–22 Federal Budget is a ‘solid beginning’ for the support of vulnerable patient groups in Australia. (Image: AAP)

The $1.8 billion outlay on primary healthcare contained in the Federal Budget includes funding to support the continued role of general practice in administering COVID-19 vaccinations, as well as the newly-announced provision of Pfizer vaccines through GP respiratory clinics.