Kealy — look after yourself in hot weather

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Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP will unveil a new ‘Survive the Heat’ sign at McKenzie Falls at 11am tomorrow morning. “It is great to see so many people visiting the Grampians National Park for a day trip or holiday, but everyone needs to take care and look after their health in hot weather”,…

Roads impact on ambulance response times

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says recently released statistics showing Wimmera residents have the longest wait time for ambulances in Victoria comes as no surprise. “Our roads are riddled with potholes which are slowing down ambulances and making this situation worse,” Ms Kealy said. “At the same time our appalling road conditions…

Kealy — Youth mental health funding boost for Hindmarsh

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says a funding boost for the Hindmarsh Shire Council’s ‘Understanding Reality’ program will make a real difference for local young people. The Council will receive $15,000 for the program, which is aimed at improving understanding and de-stigmatising mental health conditions in young people aged 12 to 18…

Kealy calls for Hamilton cancer centre funding

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has called on the Andrews Labor Government to fund a new cancer treatment centre in Hamilton. “All Victorians deserve to be able to access cancer treatment close to home, which is why the Labor Government must fund a new cancer treatment centre in Hamilton,” Ms Kealy recently…

Kealy calls for funding to upgrade Edenhope aged care facilities

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is calling for $300,000 from the State Government to urgently upgrade Edenhope’s aged care facilities. Last week, Emma Kealy MP joined the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Health, Margaret Fitzherbert on a tour of the Edenhope & District Memorial Hospital. “I took this opportunity to…

Kealy – More Wimmera health and drug funding needed

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is raising the need for further health infrastructure and drug rehabilitation funding in the Wimmera. “Last month it was announced that a Grampians drug treatment centre would be built in Ballarat. Ballarat is not the Grampians and country people deserve support services in their local area,” Ms…

Wimmera Cancer Centre funding win

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has praised the significant efforts by countless local organisations, businesses and individuals who have tirelessly campaigned to ensure $1 million State funding for the $3.5 Wimmera Cancer Centre project. “The Federal Nationals-Liberal Coalition recognised the urgent need for a Cancer Centre in the Wimmera by committing $1…

Kealy – Support for prescription drug monitoring

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has praised the efforts of local campaigners including the Wimmera Drug Action Taskforce and the Millington family of Nhill, following the announcement of almost $30 million for the implementation of a real-time prescription drug monitoring program. “I commend the strong advocacy of Margaret and John Millington from…

Funding for those with high care needs

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A funding stream will open soon to help young people with high care needs return to their homes. Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP said Youngcare would open its Home Soon Grants on 4 July this year, with between $5,000 and $20,000 (and up to $50,000 in exceptional circumstances) available to assist a young…

Disability privatisation raises concerns

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Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is calling on the Melbourne Labor Government to provide certainty to those living with a disability, family members, carers and service staff, as the Minister for Disability Hon. Martin Foley remains silent on plans to privatise Government disability services. “I have been contacted by locals with serious concerns regarding…