After years of fighting, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the announcement that Stroke sufferers will soon be able to receive immediate Stroke specific care in the Nanango electorate.
“This is a huge win for my community. It is crucial for Stroke victims to receive immediate specialist assessment and diagnosis and Telestroke will allow early diagnosis and certainly improve their chances for recovery.” Mrs Frecklington said
“Telestroke has been available to all Australian States and Territories except Queensland.
“In May 2022 I wrote to the then Health Minister Yvette D’Ath calling for Telestroke in regional Queensland and I have since followed it up with a Parliamentary Question on Notice to the Health Minister.
“I have fought this issue on the floor of Parliament on many occasions and I am glad the Health Minister has finally listened to the calls of our community.
“It is concerning the chaos and crisis of the Palaszczuk Government has taken them so long to allow this vital service.
“In particular, I would like to thank Rishana and Graham Smith for taking up the fight for Stroke sufferers and their families.
I first met Rishana and Graham in May 2022 when they formed the South Burnett Stroke Support Group and they have been very proactive in their fight for this service after Graham suffered a stroke 15 years ago.
“I’ve been fighting for better regional and rural health care since being elected, and whilst this announcement is well overdue, I look forward to the people of the South Burnett having access to Telestroke in 2024.
“There is so much work to do in ensuring our health services in the Nanango electorate are adequate for our growing population and I will keep fighting hard as the local voice for the Nanango electorate”.
