The Regional Health Infrastructure Fund aims to achieve the following benefits:
Largest grant program of its kind
The Regional Health Infrastructure Fund is the largest grant program of its kind in Victorian history.
The $790 million fund enables rural and regional health services to invest in modern infrastructure and equipment to continue providing safe and efficient care to local communities.
Care closer to home
The fund supports rural and regional health services across the state, so Victorians can access high quality healthcare, no matter where they live. This means people can access health care services within their own communities.
Support growing demand
The Regional Health Infrastructure Fund is helping rural and regional Victoria meet growing demand by upgrading public health and residential aged care services and providing them with high quality, modern equipment and facilities.
New or redeveloped facilities support more patients to access care locally. Modern e-health technologies enable health providers to work efficiently and to link patients in remote areas with the care they need.
Stronger local economies
Construction and upgrades of rural and regional health services provide opportunities for local trades and businesses to undertake project-based work.
The expansion of public health services can also provide ongoing employment opportunities for medical and healthcare professionals and create employment pathways for younger generations. The fund can help contribute to the economic viability of rural and regional communities and aims to improve liveability now, and into the future.
Community support
The Regional Health Infrastructure Fund also supports Aboriginal community-controlled health organisations, women’s health services and bush nursing centres. These services support rural and regional Victorians to access holistic care in a familiar environment. They can also create thriving hubs that encourage local health professionals to work collaboratively.