Green light for redevelopment of Grafton Base Hospital
The NSW Nationals in the state government have honoured their commitment to the Clarence Valley by announcing funds to progress planning for the redevelopment of Grafton Base Hospital.
Gunnedah Hospital upgrade on track
NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has welcomed progress on upgrading important health services for the Gunnedah region.
Rural doctor training boosted with the Nats
A new model to boost bush doctor numbers has been rolled out thanks to the NSW Nationals in the federal government.
Application process open for regional cancer centre
NSW Nationals Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is calling on public and private service providers to apply for funding to improve regional radiation treatment for cancer patients in the region. It follows last year’s announcement that Armidale was nominated as a site for the expanded oncology service, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the…
New hospital build delivering local jobs for Tumut
NSW Nationals MLC Wes Fang said almost 80 per cent of people working on the project are from Tumut or the immediate region.
Better Q fever vaccine gets government funding
A new and improved Q Fever vaccine is progressing to pre-clinical trials following a $1.87 million injection from the NSW Nationals in the federal government. Announcing the investment in rural workers’ health, NSW Nationals Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton labelled Q Fever a major issue for regional Australians. “Q Fever is a disease that affects…
Jobs flow as Tweed Hospital construction continues
More jobs are set to be created for local businesses as construction continues on the new $673.2 million Tweed Valley Hospital Development. Tweed based civil construction business CD Excavations has won one of the final contracts to deliver early works on the project. NSW Nationals Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said the hospital build was…
New statewide specialised unit for mothers and babies
In a crucial development in the delivery of mental healthcare in NSW, new mothers with severe mental illness will soon be able to access care alongside their babies. Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor announced the state’s first public purpose-built acute Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) will support up to 120 women with acute or…
New mental health unit for Tamworth Hospital
Tamworth Hospital will get a new purpose-built mental health unit, after refurbishment plans were scrapped in favour of a larger, modern building. Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the NSW Nationals in the state government opted to invest in a complete rebuild to better care for the acute mental health needs of Tamworth and…
Saunders praises Gulgong MPS staff
NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has praised staff at Gulgong’s Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), who have continued to provide wonderful care for residents of the town while the hunt for a new visiting medical officer (VMO) continues. Mr Saunders visited the centre recently and said the dedication of staff is something the community should…