Casey Hospital
Gary MAAS (Narre Warren South) (17:23): (338) The adjournment matter I wish to raise is for the attention of the Minister for Health and concerns the upgrade of Casey Hospital’s emergency department. The action I seek is that the minister visit to provide an update on the status of the emergency department upgrade and how it will benefit my constituents in Narre Warren South. I was so glad to hear of our government’s announcement of $236 million in funding in the state budget for the expansion of emergency departments at Casey and at Werribee Mercy Hospital. This significant investment is part of a $2.3 billion upgrade to existing hospitals and a further commitment to building new hospitals across the state. The funding comes on top of the $135 million Casey Hospital expansion that was completed back in 2020. The state government continues to invest record amounts in our public health system, unlike previous governments, who actually cut back on public health. I know how hard our doctors, nurses and medical staff work, and our patients deserve the best care and facilities possible. All of this investment will take stress off emergency departments as well. I would appreciate if the minister could visit to provide an update on the upgrade of Casey Hospital’s emergency department, and I look forward to sharing the minister’s response with my community.