Can medicare alone sustain rural general practice?

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In this episode, rural GP and Practice Owner Dr Michael Clements unpacks the realities of making general practice viable in remote Australia, using Cloncurry and Magnetic Island as real-world examples. He explores practice ownership, funding models, bulk billing and the case for a two-tiered system that still protects access for patients who can’t afford to pay:

  • Learn what makes rural practices sustainable
  • Explore the Cloncurry success story
  • Understand the funding challenges facing rural GP clinics
  • Consider the future of general practice funding and reform

 

Experts: Dr Michael Clements, rural GP and practice owner

Host: Dr Casey Going, GP & Medical Educator

Total time: 30 mins

Last Updated: 9 Oct, 2026

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