Jul 12, 2024 | Latest News
Mobile Service Centres are a lifeline for rural and regional areas, bringing a comprehensive range of essential government services to residents who lack access to a local Services Australia office, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester...
May 11, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the Federal Government’s investment of more than $65 million to boost bulk billing rebates from January 1, 2022. Mr Chester said the funding would provide more affordable healthcare for patients in regional,...
Jul 6, 2020 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says subsidised telehealth services introduced during the coronavirus pandemic should continue to be funded through Medicare. The Federal Government expanded Medicare-subsidised telehealth services for all Australians in...
Jan 11, 2016 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
January 7, 2016 The Australian Government has moved to assure Gippsland women there are no changes to Medicare benefits for physical pap smear examinations performed by a GP or specialist. There will also be no reduction in the dollar-value of the Medicare rebate a...