Hospital gets $1.5 million boost
MAREEBA
THE Mareeba Hospital has been given a major boost following the announcement of a $1.5 million staff accommodation building.
The need for staff accommodation was recently identified as one of the crucial aspects in the recruitment and retention of workforce in rural and remote area in the Far North.
Health and Ambulance Services Minister Cameron Dick said the accommodation project was further evidence of the State Government’s commitment to the future of Mareeba Hospital.
“This accommodation project will meet the needs of Mareeba Hospital staff and the growing Mareeba community, now and into the future,” he said.
“Mareeba residents can be assured that the Palaszczuk Government has no plans to close or downgrade State health services at Mareeba Hospital, now or in the future and there are no plans to downgrade the Emergency Department.”
Dick said he was very disappointed that the Turnbull Government had not restored the $2.1 million funding that it ripped out of the Mareeba Hospital’s budget.
“This cut to funding is yet another kick in the teeth for regional Queenslanders and another example of the Turnbull Government walking away from its responsibility to fund GP services.”
He said the provision of appropriate staff accommodation in rural and remote areas was a vital part of delivering local health services.
“The availability of good quality accommodation also helps ensure local health services in rural and remote areas can continue to attract and retain permanent staff.’’
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