State announces the list of 50 Queensland schools set to have GPs next year

Published Wednesday, 13 October, 2021 at 11:32 AM

JOINT STATEMENT

Premier and Minister for the Olympics
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing
The Honourable Grace Grace

GPs will be based at 50 schools throughout the state as part of a pilot program being introduced by the Palaszczuk Government.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced the list of schools selected to participate in the program from May 2022.

“Every Queenslander deserves to be able to book a doctor’s appointment when they need one. But for many young people, getting in to see a GP is often difficult and expensive,” the Premier said.

“We know that one of the greatest barriers for many young people is the difficulty in finding a GP that bulk bills.

“This will make a difference for thousands of students throughout the state.

“The last 18 months have affected us all. Our students, in particular, have had to overcome great challenges throughout the pandemic. This has undoubtedly had an impact on their health and wellbeing.

“This is an important investment. Delivering quality healthcare and education for all Queenslanders is what good Labor governments do best.”

Education Minister Grace Grace and said she expected all clinics to be up and running by May 2022.

“This initiative is part of the game-changing $100 million student wellbeing program which we announced at the last election,” she said.

“Originally, the GP pilot program was designed to base GPs at 20 state secondary schools throughout the state.

“We asked schools to register their interest to participate in this program and we were inundated with requests which is why we’ve expanded it to 50.

“These schools are spread across the length and breadth of the state and I have no doubt the GP service will make a big difference to each and every one of them.

“The Federal Government have dropped the ball on healthcare for our young people.

“This program will help to address that problem.”

Ms Grace said the Government’s $100 million student wellbeing program was an important component of the Palaszczuk Government’s record $15.3 billion education budget.

“At the last election we committed to a wellbeing program, giving every student, in every state primary and secondary school, access to a health and wellbeing professional,” she said.

“It will see up to 464 additional psychologists and wellbeing professionals employed in Queensland schools over the next three years.

“Providing students with access to timely healthcare, at no cost to them or their families, will have a positive impact on students’ health, mental health and their readiness and ability to engage at school, and we want to ensure as many students as possible can benefit.”

Schools included in the program

  1. North Rockhampton State High School
  2. Sarina State High School
  3. Gladstone State High School
  4. Murgon State High School
  5. Charleville State High School
  6. Cunnamulla P-12 State School
  7. Tara Shire State College (P-12)
  8. Harristown State High School
  9. St George State High School
  10. Gordonvale State High School
  11. Trinity Bay State High School
  12. Ravenshoe P-12 State School
  13. Western Cape College (P-12)
  14. Bremer State High School
  15. Brisbane State High School
  16. Ipswich State High School
  17. Bracken Ridge State High School
  18. Ripley Valley State Secondary College
  19. Brisbane South State Secondary College
  20. The Gap State High School
  21. Milpera State High School
  22. Goodna Special School (P-12)
  23. Everton Park State High School
  24. Maryborough State High School
  25. Bundaberg North State High School
  26. Deception Bay State High School
  27. Dakabin State High School
  28. Morayfield State High School
  29. Burnside State High School
  30. Nambour State College (P-12)
  31. Redcliffe State High School
  32. Pine Rivers State High School
  33. Kilkivan State School (P-10)
  34. Heatley Secondary College
  35. Spinifex State College
  36. Woodridge State High School
  37. Currumbin Community Special School (P-12)
  38. Beaudesert State High School
  39. Mabel Park State High School
  40. Beenleigh State High School
  41. Shailer Park State High School
  42. Merrimac State High School
  43. Marsden State High School
  44. Park Ridge State High School
  45. Alexandra Hills State High School
  46. Helensvale State High School
  47. Wellington Point State High School
  48. Benowa State High School
  49. Loganlea State High School
  50. Varsity College (P-12)

ENDS

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