Labor commits $1.9 million for North Stradbroke Island health infrastructure

An Anthony Albanese Labor Government would invest $1.9 million in health infrastructure on North Stradbroke Island.

This investment will expand the Yulu-Burri-Ba clinic at Dunwich, including adjoining land, purpose-built dongas and fit out.

The life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Queenslanders is still 6.7 years for women and 7.8 years for men. The latest Productivity Commission reports shows this gap is not on track to be closed by 2031.

We need to increase our effort to close the gap, especially as Australia’s First Nations population continues to grow.

Labor’s investment will allow Yulu-Burri-Ba to improve their service offering to their 4,000 existing clients and meet growing demands in the future.

Labor’s investment will support:

- New consulting spaces.

- A visiting Birthing in Our Communities program.

- Specialist and allied health services, including alcohol and other drug services.

- Family Wellbeing services.

- Community and cultural wellbeing activities and services.

Comment attributable to Linda Burney:

“Labor introduced the Closing the Gap targets, and Labor will always invest in communities to help meet those targets.

“Australia’s First Nations population is growing, but we aren’t on track to Close the Gap. We have to do more as a country to make sure we Close the Gap.

“That’s why Labor will invest in health infrastructure in First Nations communities around the country: to make sure they get the health services they need, and in a culturally appropriate way.”

Comment attributable to Donisha Duff, Labor candidate for Bowman:

“I am proud to be part of a Labor team that supports First Nations leadership, particularly in such a vital area as health care.  It is time we worked together for a better future for all, not just in the Redlands but across Australia.”