Thursday, 1 August 2024

 Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) (10:41): I again want to highlight the desperate need for dialysis in Cobram at NCN Health. Currently there is no dialysis in Cobram and patients need to travel far and wide to receive treatment. Although dialysis is available 30 minutes down the road at Yarrawonga, it is extremely difficult to get a reserved place. Local Yarrawonga and Mulwala patients, combined with the many tourists who enjoy all that Yarrawonga has to offer, book well in advance and take the limited places. I again urge the Minister for Health to seriously consider a dialysis unit in Cobram. There is a minimal cost outlay, and it would save many local patients thousands of kilometres driving to basic services.