Staff working in Lake Cargelligo and surrounding communities will benefit from new Key Health Worker Accommodation.
This new accommodation will help attract and retain essential healthcare staff to the region.
Lake Cargelligo is one of more than 20 Key Health Worker Accommodation projects in rural, regional and remote NSW, as part of the Minns Labor Government's $200.1 million program.
The recently purchased accommodation includes two attached single storey duplexes. Each duplex includes a light-filled living and dining area, modern kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and low maintenance backyards.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is one of nine local health districts to benefit from the NSW Government's investment to deliver accommodation for health workers under the Key Health Worker Accommodation Program.
The funding includes the building of new accommodation, refurbishment of existing living quarters, and the purchase of suitable properties such as residential units.
The Minns Labor Government's $200.1 million program builds on the $45.3 million in accommodation for key healthcare workers in the Murrumbidgee, Southern NSW, and Far West Local Health Districts, which is now complete with all units delivered and fully operational.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
"This accommodation in Lake Cargelligo is another example of our commitment to strengthening regional health services.
"Healthcare workers are the backbone of our regional and rural communities, and this $200.1 million Key Health Worker Accommodation Program will help ensure they have the support they need to live and work locally.
"We know workforce attraction is one of the biggest challenges facing regional healthcare services and key worker accommodation is a practical investment that delivers real benefits, ensuring people can continue accessing the care they need, when they need it."
Quotes attributable to Member for Barwon Roy Butler:
"It is fantastic to see the delivery of new accommodation for our healthcare workers in Lake Cargelligo.
"Improving access to safe, modern and affordable accommodation allows us to attract and attain nurses, doctors and allied health professionals and ensures the community has greater access to the vital services they need."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Barwon Stephen Lawrence MLC:
"Through the Minns Labor Government's $200.1 million program, we're delivering real, practical investment in Lake Cargelligo - building the modern accommodation that attracts and retains the nurses, doctors and allied health professionals our regional communities deserve."
Quotes attributable to Murrumbidgee Local Health District Chief Executive, Emma Field:
"By reducing the pressure of securing suitable accommodation in Lake Cargelligo, particularly for agency staff, we can help people focus on their work and experience the best of what Murrumbidgee Local Health District has to offer."
