Labor’s Integrated Care Centre for Devonport

• Services people rely on brought into one location
• Model proven to work in other areas of Tasmania
• Health is Labor’s number one priority
A Labor Government has committed $10 million to building an Integrated Care Centre in Devonport to improve care services in the region.
The centre will bring primary care, allied health and outpatient services into the same precinct in Devonport to improve the health and wellbeing of locals.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said the model had proven to provide a comprehensive care model in other areas of the state.
“Health is the number one issue for Tasmanians,” Ms White said.
“Too many people across the state are being let down by the health system and staff trying to help them are under unprecedented pressure.
“A Labor Government will invest heavily in health infrastructure in areas of need right across Tasmania.
“The new Integrated Care Centre will incorporate a significant range of visiting and permanent health services to provide better management of the chronic and complex conditions that exist within the region.
“This could include services for people who might usually have to attend a hospital such as respiratory clinics or for management of health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or asthma, access to GPs or other primary health care services including allied health.
“Labor is committed to prioritising health by investing in measures such as the Devonport ICC to improve health and wellbeing.
“We want to invest in health services in communities because we know that investing in making Tasmanians healthier will take pressure off our hospitals.”
Ms White was joined by Braddon MP Shane Broad to announce the commitment.
“Labor will keep Tasmanians healthier for longer, ensure they are treated faster and get them home to their families sooner,” Dr Broad said.
“That’s why we’ve committed an additional $88 million for health in our Economic Direction Statement on top of what’s already in the budget – including this $10 million commitment to an Integrated Care Centre in Devonport.”

Details on the established Clarence Integrated Care Centre – http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/about_the_department/our_plans_and_strategies/clarence_integrated_care_centre
Labor’s Economic Direction Statement – http://taslabor.com/labors-economic-direction/
Rebecca White MP Labor Leader Shane Broad MP Labor Member for Braddon