The PDRP+ provides additional Professional Development funds for eligible health staff working in SA Health. The PDRP+ Framework (PDF 424KB) outlines the eligibility of and requirements for reimbursements within the PDRP+.

The PDRP+ no longer reimburses Allied Health Professionals. This is now LHN responsibility. Please discuss directly with your line manager for information on Professional Development reimbursement.

Current SA Health employees who meet all of the following criteria:

  • work under in one of the following:
    • Central Adelaide Local Health Network
    • Statewide Clinical Support Services
    • Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
    • Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
    • Women’s and Children’s Health Network
    • SA Ambulance Services
    • Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
    • Department for Health and Wellbeing
  • classified as one of the following:
    • dental officer (DO)
    • grant funded scientist (GFSc)
    • medical physicist (MPH)
    • medical scientist (MeS)
    • professional officer (PO).

In addition to the above, employees must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • have registration or professional body requirements that include continuing professional development for registration or accrediting purposes
  • the professional development event must familiarise the employee with developments in their professional field which assists them in carrying out duties and responsibilities associated with their professional occupation

For health professionals working in rural local health networks, please refer to the Country Allied Health Clinical Enhancement Program plus (CAHCEP+) for professional development reimbursement information.

What is covered

The PDRP+ covers the reasonable reimbursement of professional development activity costs for individuals and groups up to a capped amount per financial year.

Where reimbursement is not applicable, or not approved under the framework, staff can:

  • approach their LHN for funding via their Manager, or
  • seek independent taxation advice and make a submission via the Australian Taxation Office at tax time.

Exclusions

The following items cannot be approved:

  • entertaining colleagues/others while at courses/conferences
  • providing meals or refreshments, including to paid/unpaid staff
  • purchase of medical equipment, for example stethoscopes
  • undergraduate level tertiary course fees
  • Commonwealth supported places or fees paid via a Higher Education Loan Repayment (HELP) or equivalent scheme
  • professional registration or Union fees
  • professional insurance
  • computers including laptops, PDAs, iPads, mobile phones and phone plans
  • internet subscriptions including rental and plan costs
  • audio-visual equipment including TVs, monitors and cameras
  • payment made on a salary sacrifice card or account, for instance MAXXIA
  • travel transfer expenditure made without a valid tax invoice bearing the applicant’s name (per the Australian Taxation Office)
  • accommodation sharing services (i.e. AirBnB or similar)
  • third-party accommodation companies with benefits schemes or those unable to provide compliant tax invoices
  • bookings for flights above economy class
  • professional development programs associated with normal business requirements which should be pursued through the employing Local Health Network:
    • mandatory training
    • training programs unrelated to current employment duties from a clinical capacity
    • training and development programs considered as a business need, and/or aligned to the employee’s performance development and succession planning (i.e. Project Management, Excel, Power BI. SQL, Python).
  • outdated application forms - please see below for current forms.

When to apply

Future rounds will be announced to eligible staff.

How to apply

Applications can only be submitted via the online system during round opening times.

All relevant documents should be uploaded and attached to your online application. If you have any difficulties, please email the team at HealthDHWPDRP@sa.gov.au.

Travelling overseas

If travelling overseas, you must submit the HR-077 Overseas Travel Application Form and SA Health Travel Diary as part of your application, as per the current Overseas Travel Policy (PDF 945KB).

The application will not be assessed unless this document is provided.

What to provide

Below provides the relevant forms and additional information required with your application. 

Forms

  • Third Party Declaration (PDF 365KB) – required when purchases are made on behalf of an applicant
  • PDRP+ SA Health Employee Accounts Payable Creation/Maintenance Form (PDF 465KB) — required to be used by the applicant who will receive a reimbursement/payment through Accounts Payable via the PDRP+. It can be used by new employees and existing employees who would like to update/amend their details.
  • PDRP+ Expense Payment Declaration Form (PDF 1MB) — required by the applicant to officially certify that professional development expenses are work-related to ensure compliance with the PDRP+ Framework. 
  • HR-077 Overseas Travel Application Form – for all overseas travel. This form is available on the SA Health intranet
  • SA Health Travel Diary – for all domestic or overseas travel greater than five days. This form is available on the SA Health intranet

Additional documents

  • valid tax invoice as per the Australian Taxation Office
  • proof of payment including the transaction details, transaction date, the amount paid, the applicant’s name or another personal identifier (i.e a bank statement or transaction summary)
  • flight itinerary, if not included in invoice for flights
  • workshop or conference program if available.
  • Forms and documentation must be legible.

Further information

Have more questions? See our frequently asked questions that provide quick, clear answers to the most common questions we receive.

If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to email our support team on HealthDHWPDRP@sa.gov.au. We’re always happy to help!