MP CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR LOCAL HEALTHCARE IN SUNBURY

Member for Sunbury Josh Bull is today calling for more funding for Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health.

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s main site at 12-28 Macedon Street is currently operating beyond capacity and in 2020 the organisation acquired additional land to expand the large array of services they already provide.

To cater for growth and increased demand, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is working with the Member for Sunbury with the aim of securing further funding to provide local mental health and community support.

It is hoped that increased local services could assist residents, particularly young people with mental health issues who are currently forced to travel long distances for support, as well as dedicated child and youth health services.

An expansion of facilities would also help to address the impact of last year and our recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health has had a strong and positive relationship with the Member for Sunbury, and it is hoped that this renewed call for funding will result in a good outcome for local residents.

Quotes attributable to Member for Sunbury Josh Bull

“Providing local fantastic healthcare services and infrastructure is at the centre of Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health.”

“I know health is critically important for many in our growing community – that is why I am calling for more support.”

“Investing in Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health means more resources for excellent local care.”

Quotes attributable to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health CEO Phillip Ripper

“Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health greatly appreciates the tireless work of our local Member to improve services and infrastructure in our community.”

“Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health looks forward to continuing to work with the State Government on the roll out of recommendations from the ground-breaking Royal Commissions into Family Violence and Mental Health and increasing access to services closer to home.”

 

 

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