Rural Locum Assistance Program

Finding experienced healthcare professionals can be challenging.

Rural LAP partners with hospitals, primary healthcare providers and aged care services to provide experienced clinicians when workforce gaps arise.

Whether you need short-term relief or longer-term support, we're here to help you maintain continuity of care.

Let's work together to strengthen your workforce.

Calling all podiatrists!

We're preparing for upcoming placements commencing in August and are looking for clinicians interested in making a real impact in rural and remote communities.

Rural placements offer the opportunity to expand your clinical experience, support communities with limited access to services, and explore some of Australia's most unique locations.

Register your interest now to be among the first considered for August opportunities.

👉 Find out more today.

We’re heading to Melbourne for the National Nursing Forum 2026!

Come say hello to Kristy-Lee, Vanessa and Curtis; they will be there to connect, listen and share how we support healthcare professionals working in these settings, as well as the organisations behind them.

If you’re attending, come and say hello.

Every day, healthcare professionals working in rural and remote communities help keep essential services running.

Behind every Rural LAP placement is a community relying on access to quality care, and dedicated clinicians stepping in to make a meaningful difference.

We're proud to support healthcare professionals and health services working together to strengthen rural Australia.

Because every placement matters.