Nominations are now open for the Stronger Medicare Awards which aim to recognise and honour Medicare Champions from across the Central Coast, including outstanding individuals and practices that provide exceptional care, embrace innovation and work together to improve the health of their community.
First and foremost, Medicare Champions are individuals and practices that go above and beyond to benefit patients.
Nominations are open for individual health professionals, practices or health centres and multi-disciplinary teams working across the full range of primary care services.
Nominations are also open to the many hard-working people, such as receptionists or administrative staff, who do not have health care profession qualifications but work for primary care services and go above and beyond to benefit patients.
Primary care is the foundation of the healthcare system, delivered through general practice, community health centres, mental health centres and allied health services.
These professionals and their support teams are often the first place Australians turn to for their health needs.
“We all know of someone who has gone above and beyond to make a positive difference to our health, our lives, our families and our communities,” Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said.
“These Medicare Champions deserve recognition, as we mark 40 years of Medicare.
“Anyone can nominate an individual, team or practice for a Stronger Medicare Award.
“This could be their contribution to patient care, innovation, multidisciplinary care or work with diverse communities or vulnerable patients.
“Nominations are also open to the many hard-working people who do not have health care profession qualifications but work for primary care services and help patients access health care.
“This is our chance to say thanks and to call out the dedication, innovation and expertise in our local community.”
Nominations close on June 30.
The Medicare Champions will be announced at a ceremony in Canberra in November.
To nominate or for further information on the awards visit:
https://www.health.gov.au/medicare-turns-40/stronger-medicare-awards