The Morrison Government is investing $296.5 million in regional, rural, and remote health in the 2022–23 Budget, to improve access to healthcare for people in country Australia, including those in Wannon.
The Morrison Government is investing an additional $52.3 million in funding for Lifeline Australia over four years from July 2022, in recognition of the critical support the service provides to Australians.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan has backed a new strategy and increased funding in the Federal Budget to protect the community from terrorism, declaring the Government’s priority was the safety of residents.
Women and girls living with endometriosis in Wannon will soon have access to improved diagnosis, care, and treatment, with the Morrison Government announcing new specialised endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics in every state and territory.
The Morrison Government will establish a new headspace service in Hamilton to provide additional mental health support for young people in the region.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said that the new centre will be a critical resource for the young people of Hamilton and surrounding communities.
The electorate of Wannon will have access to a significantly more capable NBN network following a $480 million investment by the Morrison Government in the 2022-23 Federal Budget.
Regional airports or aerodromes across Wannon can now apply for their share of $29 million available to support vital safety and accessibility upgrades.
As part of our plan for a stronger future, the Morrison Government will extend the National Ice Action Strategy (NIAS), investing more than $343 million over four years in the ongoing fight to reduce the impact of ice, other drugs and alcohol.
With the MRI for U&I Appeal approaching the $1 million mark, Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan is advocating for an MRI licence, to ensure local patients have access to Medicare-subsidised scans.
Almost two years since telehealth was introduced by the Morrison Government as a temporary initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 100 million services have now been delivered across the nation, including 36,345,112 in Victoria.
Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service have a new GP onsite helping to care for local patients thanks to a Morrison Government pilot scheme that supports GPs in rural and remote areas with wage funding and mentoring while they gain their general practice qualification.
The Morrison Government continues to support the recovery of the arts and entertainment sector in Portland, with $35,000 awarded to Showbiz cinema in Portland under the first set of grants from the second round of the $20 million Supporting Cinemas’ Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) Fund.
The Morrison Government will invest more than $86 million over five years to support the establishment of new plantations in Wannon to lock in future wood supply.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said businesses should take advantage of the new Australian Nation Brand to help grow their business by tapping into Australia’s strong, global reputation.
Australians living in Wannon with diabetes will now have access to the next-generation Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), ensuring they can use the latest technology to manage their diabetes.
Australian families can compare childcare services and their fees following the launch of the Morrison Government’s new website: StartingBlocks.gov.au.
Supported with $1.5 million in Morrison Government funding, Lifeline has this week launched a 24/7 crisis text service to expand its support for Australians struggling with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To continue our unprecedented investment into improving the mental health of all Australians, the Morrison Government is investing a further $44 million to increase access and reduce wait times at headspace services for young people aged 12 to 25 years.
