Apr 4, 2019 | Latest News
A pathway to provide regional areas like Gippsland with easier access to doctors and shorter waiting times will receive $62.2 million over four years. The Federal Government has announced funding to fast track the National Rural Generalist Pathway program. Federal...
Apr 3, 2019 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester secured funding in last night’s Federal Budget for a specialised youth mental health service in Sale, describing it as a great win for the community. Mr Chester backed a community campaign to establish a headspace service in...
Mar 20, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has delivered on his promise of donating $2 for each person who finished ahead of him in yesterday’s DFP Recruitment Latrobe City Community Fun Run and Walk. Mr Chester, pictured with Phil Mayer from Traralgon Harriers,...
Mar 15, 2019 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
RAAF Base East Sale has won the ‘Battle of the Bases’ blood challenge, an annual blood donation competition between RAAF Bases East Sale and Wagga. The competition is conducted over a 12 month period and includes all blood donations made by Air Force personnel posted...
Mar 5, 2019 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
A new report highlighting the stress of drought on young people further strengthens the case for headspace to be established in the Wellington Shire, according to Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester has made formal representations to the Minister for Health seeking...
