Tasmanian Labor
Commitment to delivering Integrated Maternity services
Only Labor is working for Tasmanians to deliver better health outcomes
A majority Labor Government will always support the Mersey Community Hospital.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said Labor’s plan for the Mersey will transform the hospital into a National Centre for Rural Health and Integrated Maternity Care.
“The Mersey Community Hospital is a crucial part of Tasmania’s health system and Labor will always support it,” Ms White said.
“Labor’s Health Action Plan will deliver maternity services back to the Mersey and make it a National Centre for Rural Health and Integrated Maternity Care.
Tasmanian Labor
Labor will employ 30 new mental health social workers in Community Health Centres
Only Labor is working for Tasmanians to create a better and fairer state
A majority Labor Government would form a Suicide Prevention Commission to help identify and understand the factors and systematic issues that may contribute to suicide risk.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said funding of $1 million a year would be given to the Commissioner to help government better understand the issues facing Tasmanians.
“The Commissioner will make recommendations to government about the actions and strategies relevant to past and any future deaths by suicide,” Ms White said.
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Labor will bring back essential health services including maternity and permanent medical staff to Mersey Community Hospital
Tasmanian Labor
Labor will expand clinical services and establish the Mersey as a National Centre for Rural Health and Integrated Maternity Care
Labor will ensure high-quality clinical care for the north-west community
Only Labor is working for Tasmanians to deliver better health outcomes
The Mersey Community Hospital will be transformed into a National Centre for Rural Health and Integrated Maternity Care under a Majority Labor Government.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said Labor’s vision would see the Mersey Hospital take advantage of its unique position as a national leader in high-quality clinical care, build on its regional and rural health workforce and deliver additional funding for building upgrades.