Feb 14, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Gippslanders are being encouraged to register online for the new My Health Record, which provides a shared health summary accessible to GPs. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the system gave patients control over their personal health information and...
Feb 13, 2018 | In Parliament, Latest Speeches
Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (12:09): And what a rant it was! I congratulate the member for Fisher for his motion. He knows, and all members on this side of the House know, that the biggest issue in our regional communities is jobs—long-term, sustainable jobs. This...
Feb 13, 2018 | In Parliament, Latest Speeches
Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (13:44): I rise to recognise the contribution Dr Margaret Hollands of Orbost has made to the health services of East Gippsland over several decades. At the age of 83, Margaret is now retired but, along with her husband, David, she practised for...
Feb 12, 2018 | In Parliament, Latest Speeches
Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (16:29): I rise to offer my huge congratulations to Sale teenager Holly Whitford, who, at just 19 years of age, has made her debut for the Australian Football League women’s team Collingwood. Getting me over my antipathy towards...
Feb 10, 2018 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has congratulated outgoing Committee for Gippsland CEO Mary Aldred for her commitment to Gippsland over the past seven years. “Mary has been a strong advocate for Gippsland during some challenging times, helping to raise the...
