Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington says the communities of Kilkivan and Goomeri need the services of a Community Health Nurse, but the Labor Government isn’t listening.
Mrs Frecklington recently met with concerned community members who highlighted the fact that both communities used to have a Community Health Nurse, but lost these services when the townships were realigned into the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service district.
"I have written to the Minister for Health requesting that Community Health Nurse services be re-introduced on a fortnightly or monthly basis, however it seems he just doesn’t understand the needs of rural communities," Mrs Frecklington said.*
"Both Kilkivan and Goomeri have a significant number of community members who are 50 years or older who would benefit from the services of a Community Health Nurse.
Deb said that the community feel so strongly about the need for the service that they are coordinating a petition on the issue.
"I’d like to thank Mavis O’Neill, Jan Kirby and Joyce Koy who will be organising the petition and will take it around through both communities," Deb said.
"I’d encourage everyone to consider signing the petition, which I will then table in Parliament so we can demonstrate the need for this service in our region," Deb said.
Find the Petition Here
Please print out a copy and email to nanango@parliament.qld.gov.au
Photo – Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, recently met Mavis O’Neil and Jan Kirby of Kilkivan to discuss the need for a Community Health Nurse for the district.
