Record numbers of doctors, nurses, and health professionals moving to Australia

Many dental occupations sit on the Skills Priority List and are deemed in shortage in Australia’s labour market. While Jobs and Skills Australia identifies four main types of skills shortages - Long Training Gap, Short Training Gap, Suitability Gap, and Retention Gap - this article delves into additional factors affecting dental workforce supply in Australia, offering insights from current statistics and demographic data.

This article details Dr. Keating's rural health experience in Queensland, where she discovered her passion for rural medicine and fell in love with a \"cowboy.\" She highlights the rewarding nature of rural practice, noting the unique challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Dr. Keating’s commitment remote healthcare underscores the importance of attracting junior doctors to underserved areas who are passionate about making a difference in these communities.

We examine the AHHA's Perspectives Brief, which explores the oral health workforce in South Australia and barriers to workforce planning. The recruitment challenges affecting this workforce are relevant to Australia's overall health sector, and include issues such as workforce distribution, regional and remote education and development, demographic shifts, a decline in small owner-operated providers, and global competition for skilled workers. Read more here.

The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care has updated its National Health Workforce Dataset (NHWDS) with Medical 2023 data. Our comprehensive analysis of this latest data reveals key insights into Australia’s registered medical practitioner workforce. Learn about the rising number of specialists, the decline in GP numbers, and the latest trends in demographics and workforce participation. Read our in-depth review here.