
04 February 2025
Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP – PS) reporting resource
The Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP-PS) provides financial incentives to assist eligible general practices with the cost of engaging nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and health workers as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A new WIP-PS resource is now available to help general practices and Aboriginal community-controlled health organisations meet their reporting requirements. Developed by the Department of Health and Aged Care, this resource guides practices on confirming the WIP-PS Quarterly Confirmation Statement content and ensures they receive the highest possible payment under the program.
You can access the resource here: Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Practice Stream Reporting Fact Sheet | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
Additional information about the WIP-PS program, including guidelines, FAQs, and fact sheets, can be found on the WIP-PS webpage.
How the Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP – PS) can benefit your practice
The WIP Practice Stream promotes multidisciplinary and team-based care by offering financial incentives for general practices to engage a variety of health professionals, including nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers.
The program allows practices more flexibility to address local community needs, particularly in meeting the health needs of older people and those with chronic conditions. It aims to complement and enhance existing services rather than replace or duplicate them.
Are you eligible for the Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP – PS)
To be eligible for the WIP-Practice Stream, practices must be accredited or actively working toward accreditation to ensure quality standards are met. Updated guidelines for the WIP-Practice Stream were released on 1 October 2024, detailing recent adjustments to the program.
For questions, please contact practicesupport@emphn.org.au or view the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) pathway on HealthPathways Melbourne for further guidance.