Elder abuse reports rise as services cut
Revelations today that more than 5700 reports of elder abuse were made to Victoria Police in the 12 months to March are disturbing and disappointing. Adding context to what…
Health Tax will cost regional Victorians
Labor’s new health tax will leave regional Victorians without vital healthcare services if the Andrews Government refuses to withdraw its imposition on General Practitioners (GPs). Labor’s Health Tax would mean…
Lifeline needs urgent funding support
Lifeline Loddon Mallee needs urgent funding from the State Government to deal with increased demand for its life-saving services, the Nationals Shadow Minister for Mental Health Emma Kealy and Member…
Shaping the future of retirement villages
Today the Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, Tim McCurdy, joined the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, in the region to hear feedback on the Retirement Villages Act. …
Mental health hubs can’t come soon enough
Free treatment, care and support for people who are experiencing mental health concerns will soon be available in Bairnsdale and Orbost, ensuring people seeking mental health services can access care…
Statement from the Shadow Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation
The Liberals and Nationals will always have a strong focus on reducing harm for those who suffer from problem gambling and supporting their family and friends. We have a…
Labor must end secrecy as concerns spread to Bourke Street
Labor must today release the findings of Ken Lay’s report into a second injecting room in Melbourne’s CBD as uncertainty spreads to businesses in Bourke Street. Reports that a second…
Action underway to improve mental health service in Gippsland
Help is on the way to improve access to mental health services in Gippsland through the establishment of a $10 million emergency department mental health hub at Latrobe Regional Hospital…
Labor must immediately release Lay report
Labor has run out of time and excuses and must immediately release the findings of Ken Lay’s report into a second injecting room in Melbourne’s CBD. The Minister for Mental…
Sad day for elder abuse as Labor cuts loom
Elder Abuse Awareness Day has turned sour for prevention workers and the elderly receiving their much-needed support. A parliamentary inquiry hearing on the day workers should be celebrated revealed…
Mental health bed waiting times blow out, again
A key mental health target has been missed, again, with 60% of patients forced to wait longer than eight hours for a mental health bed in Victoria’s emergency departments. Data…
Labor must reveal social housing data for Victoria’s disability sector
The Andrews Government must reveal the net gain of new social housing residences in the disability sector, with the Liberals and Nationals fearing a rise of just four. In the…