Kealy – Rural doctor shortage needs Government support

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has spoken in Parliament this week calling for urgent State Government support to recruit and retain regional doctors. “Nine doctors have left Horsham since late 2016, resulting in patients waiting for up to a month for a routine medical appointment,” Ms Kealy said. “This is putting enormous…

Horsham health services

Parliament

Victorian Parliament – 22 February 2017 – Ms Kealy – Nine doctors have left Horsham since late 2016, resulting in patients waiting for up to a month for a routine medical appointment. This is putting enormous stress on local people with chronic disease, who cannot get prescriptions for medications they need. It is also placing immense…

Building Inclusive Communities program

Parliament

Victorian Parliament – 22 February 2017 – Ms Kealy – (12 273) My question is to the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing. The information I seek is: what inclusion support will be provided to people living with disability in the Wimmera over the coming two years? A rural access worker is currently employed by Horsham Rural City Council…

Confederation of Australian Motor Sport race

Parliament

Victorian Parliament – 22 February 2017 – Ms Kealy – It is fabulous that Rainbow has been chosen as the location for a Confederation of Australian Motor Sport desert enduro race. Second only to the Finke Desert Race, this sporting event will attract significant visitors to the region and help spread the word on what a great…