Apr 2, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a community-driven campaign to attract a new general practitioner (GP) to Lakes Entrance, describing it as a positive step to strengthen local healthcare services. Cunninghame Arm Medical Centre has launched the...
Apr 1, 2021 | Latest News
Gippslanders will benefit from expanded access to life changing medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), giving further support to patients and their families. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said from today, new medicines for people...
Aug 4, 2017 | Building Community Infrastructure, Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Gippsland Lakes Community Health (GLCH) has secured a $500,000 Federal Government grant to expand services in Bairnsdale to meet growing demand. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester today announced the government would fund half of a $1 million upgrade at...
Jul 12, 2017 | Building Community Infrastructure, Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Mallacoota will receive $300,000 in Federal Government funding to build a new medical centre. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester today welcomed an announcement the Mallacoota Medical Centre was well on its way to having a new, modern home. “The Federal...
Jul 12, 2017 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Orbost Medical Clinic will receive more than $13,000 from the Federal Government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of its patients. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester today welcomed an announcement the medical clinic would be able to buy...
