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NT Thrive Grant

Relocation and wellbeing support for health professionals

The NT Thrive Grant supports eligible health professionals relocating to the Northern Territory, as well as health professionals already living in the NT who are moving to a more remote area for work.

The grant provides financial support to help with the costs of relocating, settling into a new community and making the transition to life in the Territory. It can also support expenses that contribute to your wellbeing and professional development, helping you feel supported both personally and professionally as you take the next step in your career.

Grant guidelines

The program guidelines have been updated for the 2026–27 financial year to align the NT Thrive Grant with current health workforce priorities and available funding.


Key changes include:

  • Minimum employment requirement; applicants must hold a minimum 12-month employment contract.
  • Updated eligibility criteria; Eligibility requirements and supported professions have been reviewed.
  • Priority workforce areas; greater focus on workforce priorities identified through the Northern Territory Health Workforce Needs Assessment.
  • Priority locations; funding will be prioritised towards locations with the greatest workforce need, particularly rural and remote communities.
  • Revised assessment process; applications will be assessed against workforce priorities, available funding and program objectives. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding approval.

Read the guidelines

  • Health professionals including GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners – who will be working in primary health care in the NT and been placed by us, are eligible to apply.

    Please review the NT Thrive Grant guidelines to make sure you meet the eligibility criteria.

  • The amount of funding you could receive depends on the location you’re moving to and the length of your contract. Please contact us to discuss this in more detail.

  • Before applying, please review the NT Thrive Grant guidelines to make sure you meet the eligibility criteria.

    If you are eligible, email [email protected] to request an application form. Once we confirm your eligibility, we’ll provide the form to you.

    For further information about eligibility or applying for the grant, please email our recruitment team.

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