GPs in Schools pilot overview

As part of the Queensland Government’s $100 million commitment for a Student Wellbeing Package, the Department of Education is conducting a pilot that will place GPs in 20 Queensland state schools in areas of greatest need across the state for one day a week.

The purpose of the pilot is to provide secondary students who may otherwise face barriers to receiving timely and appropriate healthcare with free access to a GP at school. Providing this service will have a positive impact on students’ health and wellbeing and their readiness and ability to engage at school.

Schools have been invited to apply to participate in the pilot through an Expression of Interest (EOI) that opened on 12 July. As part of their application, schools will need to demonstrate that they have engaged with a suitable GP who is willing and able to provide GP service in the school.

To learn more about the Student Wellbeing Package, visit: https://education.qld.gov.au/students/student-health-safety-wellbeing/student-wellbeing-package

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