The Victorian Government is offering grants to eligible general practices to implement an innovative Model of Care to identify and proactively manage patients with dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
The General Practice Innovation Grant Program is funded by the Victorian Government to support the valuable role of general practice in improving health and wellbeing and reducing avoidable hospital admissions.
General practices are well placed to deliver an innovative model of care that aims to strengthen their capacity to proactively identify and manage patients with dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
Eligible general practices may apply for $45,000 (excluding GST) in grant funding. Funds will be paid in two instalments, subject to the practice demonstrating satisfactory progress and meeting reporting and acquittal requirements:
first instalment: $22,500 (excluding GST) upon execution of the funding agreement
second instalment: $22,500 (excluding GST) on submission and approval of the required progress report
To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet all the following criteria, which demonstrate they have the organisational structure, clinical capacity and commitment required to deliver the dementia Model of Care:
Your practice must:
hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and if applicable either an Australian Company Number (ACN), or Incorporated Association Number (IAN) and be registered with the Australian Business Register (ABR) under the ANZSIC code of 85110 – General Practice Medical Services
hold a valid WorkCover Certificate of Currency
operate from a physical location in Victoria (noted on the ABR)
be accredited against the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for General Practice 5th edition
maintain appropriate public liability and medical indemnity insurance
your practice commits to fully implementing the Model of Care as outlined in the program guidelines
your practice has at least one full time equivalent (FTE) AHPRA-registered general practitioner (GP).
To apply:
gather all required supporting documents as outlined in the program guidelines
submit your application by 4pm on Tuesday 16 December 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
monitor emails and ensure you promptly respond to further requests we may have in relation to your application (also check spam/junk mail).
Only one application is permitted per general practice location.
consider your practice’s ability and capacity to meet all program requirements and provide the required information as outlined in these guidelines
consider the practice’s patient management software and whether it can support identification of the size and composition of the target cohort, and costs associated with any upgrades
consider seeking advice from a legal, business or financial adviser to confirm eligibility and ability to meet the funding conditions and understand any impact on the business
consider whether the organisation and practice members are willing to undertake the activities required under the Grant Agreement.
Successful general practices are required to implement the following dementia Model of Care which is focused on 4 key areas:
using patient management software to proactively identify and assess patients at risk of dementia or mild cognitive impairment
building general practice staff knowledge and confidence through a training and learning network
improving capability to provide person-centred care in accordance with accepted clinical practice guidelines and principles of care for people with dementia
improving capacity to provide multidisciplinary care by using a team-based and collaborative approach to care, particularly between general practitioners and practice nurses.