CHARLES Darwin University (CDU) will now establish a medical school to help address the Northern Territory's increasing demand for doctors, thanks to a $24.5 million grant from the Federal Government.
The funding will allow the university to operate the CDU Menzies Medical Program from 2026, with 40 Commonwealth supported medical places.
The government will also help support capital, establishment, and recurrent costs.
"We thank the Federal Government for recognising and affirming the commitment of Charles Darwin University and the Menzies School of Health Research to improving the health of Territorians, and advancing their lives," CDU Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Reuben Bolt said.
"The Northern Territory community has been at the forefront of our efforts to develop this program.
"For CDU, which is of and for the Northern Territory, it is a privilege to know that we will soon be able to educate and train homegrown doctors who will provide an invaluable service to the community that we know will make a difference," he added.
Member for Solomon, Luke Gosling, pointed out that "training our own means that we'll have doctors with a more nuanced understanding of the local challenges and landscape".
"Providing culturally and clinically relevant care will support our continued efforts to get better health outcomes for Aboriginal people and all Territorians.
Gosling added, "we've got the talent here - this investment is about making sure they have the best resources and training to get them qualified and out into the local community". JM
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