NSW Labor is working to get our health system back on track.
In a major boost for our local health services, the NSW Government is spending $124 million over the next two years to deliver 25 Urgent Care Services across the state.
Since we were elected in 2023, over 100,000 patients have used our Urgent Care Services.
We have also invested more than $200 million to reduce overdue surgeries, allocating funding towards fast tracking planned surgeries and boosting hospital capacity, to ensure planned surgeries can be delivered on time.
We are already seeing positive results:
In a major boost for our local health services, the NSW Government is spending $124 million over the next two years to deliver 25 Urgent Care Services across the state.
Since we were elected in 2023, over 100,000 patients have used our Urgent Care Services.
We have also invested more than $200 million to reduce overdue surgeries, allocating funding towards fast tracking planned surgeries and boosting hospital capacity, to ensure planned surgeries can be delivered on time.
We are already seeing positive results:
- We’ve cut the elective surgery waiting list (waiting longer than clinically recommended) from 14,000 to 3500 in one year
- Saved 1,112 nursing jobs
- Delivered record pay increases for our nurses
- Rolled out 500 additional paramedics
We know there is still much more to do, but we are making progress to rebuild the health system and give you and your family the best possible care.
Carlton Urgent Care Clinic
Every trip to the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is fully bulk billed - all you need is your Medicare card, not your credit card.
You can access this free Urgent Care Service in Carlton without an appointment!
Located on 354 Railway Parade, it will be open 365 days a year, from 8 am to 8 pm.
The service will treat a range of illnesses and injuries that are deemed urgent, but not life-threatening, such as minor wounds that need stiches, suspected broken bones and skin infections that need antibiotics.
What this means for you and your family is the ability to access high quality healthcare, faster and avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency department.
If you would like to contact the service, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
Redeveloping St George and Canterbury Hospitals
NSW Labor is investing in better health services across the state, including a $411 million redevelopment of St George Hospital and $350 million redevelopment of Canterbury Hospital.
St George Hospital Redevelopment:
The new Kensington Street Building features three levels of inpatient beds, including two new specialty units:
- Rehabilitation Cognitive Transition Unit – which provides structured rehabilitation for patients with mild to moderate acquired brain injuries
- Behavioural Support Unit – which will treat and manage complex age-related cognitive conditions, including dementia and delirium
The Stage 3 St George Hospital Redevelopment will also deliver more than 170 consolidated ambulatory care spaces and will result in a total of 85 overnight sub-acute beds.
Read more about it here.
Read more about it here.
Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment:
This project, the largest upgrade in over 25 years, aims to maximise the hospital's capacity and enhance healthcare in the state.
Driven by significant population growth, this investment aims to provide the necessary healthcare infrastructure and support services.
Additionally, the project will create local jobs in health, technology, and clinical support.
Read more about it here.
The NSW Labor Government will continue to build the future of Kogarah, while ensuring the best possible health care for you and your family.
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