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The COVID-19 pandemic placed immense pressure on Australia’s primary care system. Providers faced challenges in prevention, treatment and recovery, particularly in supporting patients with prolonged symptoms. This highlighted the need for stronger support, improved infrastructure and enhanced workforce capacity and wellbeing to maintain continuity of care during and beyond the pandemic.
Through the Primary Care COVID-19 Grant Program, we awarded funding to 38 primary care providers across the ACT including general practices, pharmacies and allied health services which delivered:
- physiotherapy and tailored exercise programs for post-COVID recovery
- telehealth technology upgrades to improve accessibility
- community outreach to support vulnerable populations
- infrastructure and infection control improvements
- professional development and upskilling
- staff mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
Testimonials
“I feel like my long COVID no longer stops me from doing what I want to do.” – Patient
“I feel empowered to manage my condition and have been set up with the tools to do so.” – Patient