Labor to invest $19 million in health infrastructure for central Australia
An Albanese Labor Government will invest $19 million in Alice Springs and regional central Australia.
Demand for health services in central Australia is growing sharply, and the Federal Government has simply given up trying to make sure people get the care they need.
In partnership with Central Australia Aboriginal Congress (Congress), Labor’s commitment will:
Help build a new health hub in Todd Street, Alice Springs
Inside the Alice Springs Health Precinct, the new Todd Street Health Hub will provide
· programs for disability and aged care; social and emotional wellbeing, and youth and family support,
· maternal and child health and development outreach, and
· public health quality improvement, research, policy, and advocacy services.
Labor’s commitment will provide $10 million towards this project, with Congress providing $5.5 million, plus the already-purchased land of $4 million
2. Rebuild the health clinic in Mutitjulu
Congress operates a health clinic in Mutitjulu which services over 800 people a year.
Labor’s commitment will provide $8 million to construct a modern clinic which complies with modern health care and safety standards.
3. Modernise the Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa) Clinic
Congress’ clinic in Ltyentye Apurte provides over 12,000 services to more than 1,000 people a year from a facility built in the 1940s.
Labor’s commitment will provide for major renovations so clients can receive their primary health services in a secure, fit-for-purpose building.
Only an Albanese Labor Government will invest in the health infrastructure Australia - especially the central Australian community - needs.
ENDS
Authourised by Paul Erickson, ALP, Canberra