After 11 years of Liberal neglect, we have 18 regional hospitals across Tasmania that are under-utilised – it’s time for a fresh start.
A Dean Winter Labor Government will activate these valuable facilities and put a nurse-led clinic in every regional hospital across Tasmania – and deliver faster, more accessible care to regional communities.
Labor’s Nurse-First Regional Clinics will operate like urgent care centres, but be led by nurse practitioners and supported by a team of allied health professionals.
This initiative will mean that the treatment of sports injuries, stitches, and assessments of sick kids, as well as routine health services can all happen in local communities rather than in our overcrowded major hospitals – making healthcare more accessible to Tasmanians living in regional centres.
Labor will:
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Immediately begin recruitment for a nurse practitioner position in every hospital, so services can begin expanding as soon as possible.
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Provide $1 million per year to allied health outreach services such as physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and podiatrists.
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Expand prenatal checks to support women and families locally, reducing travel time, cost and stress.
Labor’s Nurse-First Clinics will begin rolling out in the first year of government, with priority locations to be identified in consultation with local communities and healthcare providers.
Tasmanians deserve access to good quality healthcare – no matter they live – and Labor’s plan will ensure that they can access it.
It’s time for a fresh start under Labor.
The 18 local health facilities are:
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Beaconsfield District Health Service
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Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre (Whitemark Hospital)
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George Town District Hospital and Community Service
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King Island District Hospital
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West Coast District Hospital
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Smithton District Hospital
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North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital (Scottsdale)
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New Norfolk District Hospital
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Midlands Multipurpose Centre (Oatlands)
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Campbell Town Health and Community Service
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Tasman Multi-Purpose Centre
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St Helens District Hospital and Community Centre
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St Marys Community Health Centre
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May Shaw Health Centre (Swansea)
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Deloraine District Hospital
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Toosey Aged and Community Care (Longford)
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Huon Regional Centre
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Esperance Multi-Purpose Health Centre (Dover)
Dean Winter MP
Labor Leader
Ella Haddad MP
Shadow Minister for Health
