Health on the Streets program is extended
Health on the Streets will continue operating after the Albanese Labor Government secured $400,000 to keep the program running past its June 30 deadline.
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has welcomed this announcement and criticised the former Morrison Liberal Government for politicising funding for homelessness health services.
"I welcome the news that the Albanese Labor Government will provide funding to allow the service to continue operating for the next 12 months". Dr Reid said.
He said the previous Liberal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wick had promised further funding for this project, but no further funding had actually budgeted to this program.
"There was absolutely no intention of following through with this commitment." Dr Reid said.
"I am working every day to rebuild the community's trust in their political representation," Dr. Reid said.
"Our community deserves promises that are kept and delivered.
Health on the Streets is run through Coast and Country Primary Care and provides a mobile health clinic for people experiencing homelessness.
"The service travels around the Central Coast and ensures people who cannot access healthcare due to obstacles like lack of identification or transport barriers can receive the healthcare they need.
"I will continue to work with the Health Minister and Coast and Country Primary Care to investigate funding sources to ensure the program is sustainable into the future," Dr Reid said.
SOURCE:
Media release, 30 Jun 2022
Gordon Reid, Member for Robertson