101 doctors
$65.4 million over four years
to recruit additional doctors, including specialists, in Adelaide and regional South Australia
300 nurses
including $23.9 million over four years
to recruit 76 additional nurses across our hospital system in priority areas of need
Health savings relief
$400 million over five years
the 2022-23 Budget reduces the savings task on SA Health by the former government
COVID-19 related health costs
$648 million over two years
$488 million in 2021-22 and $200 million in 2022-23 to address the continuing but reducing need for COVID-19 related health support programs
Flu vaccinations
All South Australian residents will be eligible for free flu vaccination up to 30 June 2022 reducing impacts on public hospitals
Supporting community health
Medic nurses in custodial facilities
$13.9 million over four years
Nganampa Health Services - support for Gayle’s Law
$5.2 million over four years
Motor Neurone Disease SA funding
$2.4 million over four years
Pharmacist’s package
$1.8 million over four years
Support for Heartkidz
$1 million over four years
24-hour pharmacies
$900 000 over three years
Independent voice for patients
$800 000 over four years
Asbestos Diseases SA funding
$400 000 over four years
Cancer Council anti-tobacco strategy
$400 000 over four years