Health
Protecting our public health system is essential to maintain quality of life, care for the disadvantaged and leads to a stronger economy
Why Public Health is important
The current pandemic has shown the important of a strong public health system. Protecting us from harm and financial hardship allows us to survive pandemics and maintains our mental health. Treating both physical and mental health as equal and applying a comprehensive, integrated approach will enable mental strength resilience among all community members.
Important Wakehurst health issues
Broader public hospital access, ongoing pandemic relief and supporting our health care workers with appropriate wages and conditions.
Concerns within the community are that young peoples mental health and anxiety are not being addressed.
The impact of the Northern Beaches Hospital, including closures of services in Manly and Mona Vale hospitals has not benefited the community.
Let’s Make Things Happen
A community independent candidate will work to ensure health is a key focus of the next government
Providing funding to ensure health services are effectively staffed and available across the electorate for everyone.
Supporting relief payments and subsidies for essential medical supplies.
Ensure health care workers’ wages are protected from real wage decrease due to inflation.
Address mental health issues amongst the young and the elderly.
