Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Gippsland East health services

Tim BULL (Gippsland East) presented a petition bearing 7 signatures:

Issue:

The petition of the residents of Swifts Creek, Ensay, Tambo Crossing, Cassilis, Bindi and Benambra in the Gippsland East Electorate draws to the attention of the House the actions of Omeo District Health as described in their media release on 25 September 2023; the immediate removal of face-to-face general practitioner services in Ensay, Swifts Creek and Benambra that have been active for over 30 years. This action was taken with no consultation with the affected parties and provides no alternative access to face-to-face services other than attendance at the Omeo Hospital in an area with no public transport and an ageing population with limited access to private transport and increasing fuel costs.

Action:

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly of Victoria calls on the Government to require the immediate restoration of face-to-face general practitioner services in Ensay, Swifts Creek and Benambra, an assurance that they will not be withdrawn in the future, and access to funding opportunities to support this.