Aug 19, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Improving Rural Health, Latest News
The framework is now up as two new supported living units at Yarram’s Mirridong Services begin to take shape. Gippsland MP Darren Chester stopped by the site in Church Road to check the progress made on the project. “Mirridong provides exceptional services and...
Aug 4, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging locals to reach out for help if their mental health suffers due to the second coronavirus lockdown. Mr Chester said the Federal Government would provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy...
Jun 12, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Headspace in Bairnsdale will receive a share of $24.2 million in Federal Government funding to fast-track access for young people to mental health support. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Bairnsdale centre would get $166,000 to modify its premises...
May 18, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
A Latrobe Valley-based builder has been selected to lead a multi-million dollar project to build new supported living units for people living with a disability in Yarram. Moe-based Kingbuilt, which specialises in the design and construction of custom homes, has won...
Apr 27, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
The first of six respiratory assessment clinics planned for Gippsland to help fight illnesses such as coronavirus has today opened in Warragul. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said further clinics would open in Morwell, Sale and Bairnsdale in his...
Apr 23, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Improving Rural Health, Latest News
The Hope Centre has opened its doors to its first staff members and clients. The 3000 square metre residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre at Lucknow was due to be officially opened this week, but the event was rescheduled due to restrictions on gatherings....
