Wednesday, 1 May 2024

Angliss Hospital

Daniela DE MARTINO (Monbulk) (19:11): (626) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Health, and the action that I seek is for the minister to join me at the much-loved Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully to turn the sod and mark the commencement of works for the eagerly anticipated stage 2, $112 million expansion project. The Angliss Hospital is a crucial link in the outer east healthcare network, serving as a vital lifeline for the entirety of my electorate of Monbulk and beyond. Its reach extends far and wide, ensuring that all in my electorate have access to essential medical care. I know the member for Bayswater’s constituency also rely upon this hospital to provide the critical care when they need it, and he is ‘absolutely stoked’ about this too.

The recent completion of the $20 million intensive care and short-stay unit has been transformative. It has delivered acute life-saving interventions closer to patient’s homes and loved ones, alleviating the burden of travel time during times of medical crisis. The forthcoming expansion will include a multistorey building housing a 32-bed inpatient unit with cutting-edge facilities. Four state-of-the-art operating theatres will be at the forefront of medical innovation. A pristine central sterile supply department will ensure the utmost safety and hygiene standards, while ample spaces for outpatient services will cater to the diverse needs of my community. This expansion is about ensuring that the residents of the outer east have access to world-class health care on their doorstep.

I am eagerly looking forward to this transformative phase for the Angliss. This hospital holds a special place in the hearts of many in our community, with so many being born there or having welcomed their own children into the world within its walls. I look forward to celebrating the commencement of this important construction with the minister and my good friend the member for Bayswater.