Narre Warren South electorate
Gary MAAS (Narre Warren South) (14:43): (1193) My constituency question is for the Minister for Health and concerns the community pharmacist program. Minister, how will the expansion of this program benefit people seeking medical assistance in my electorate of Narre Warren South? I was recently thrilled to see the Allan Labor government’s investment of $18 million to make the community pharmacist program permanent, as announced in the Victorian state budget. I have met with local representatives of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. I know they are very happy with this result, and I thank them for their very, very strong advocacy. Like many across the state, people in my electorate are battling cost-of-living pressures, and I am sure this health service will be appreciated by the local community too. This program of course stands alongside the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department and Nurse-on-Call services, which are helping so many. I look forward to sharing the minister’s response with my community.