The Miles Labor Government will build a new Satellite Hospital in Yarrabilba, if
elected in October
It builds on the success of Satellite Hospitals in South East Queensland, reducing
pressure on busy emergency departments
Satellite Hospitals offer free, walk-in treatment from 8am – 10pm for non-lifethreatening illnesses and injuries and deliver specialist outpatient services
The LNP cut 926 health workers, including 299 nurses, from Metro South, which
includes Logan
Labor will always invest in more health workers and more services
Premier Steven Miles has today announced a new Satellite Hospital will be built in
Yarrabilba, if elected in October.
The Yarrabilba Satellite Hospital will have a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, which will open
from 8am to 10pm and provide free treatment for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries
like fevers, ear aches, cuts, burns and broken bones, and is run by doctors and senior
nurses.
It will also offer specialist outpatient services, specifically targeting the needs of the local
community. That could include renal dialysis, chemotherapy, oral healthcare and mental
health support.
The announcement follows the success of seven Satellite Hospitals delivered across South
East Queensland – which have already provided critical care to more than 160,000 patients since their staged opening.
The Satellite Hospital program has been proven to alleviate pressure on local hospitals –
with up to a 26 per cent drop in less serious, non-emergency presentations to hospitals
located close to a Satellite Hospital.
The Yarrabilba Satellite Hospital will be delivered by through a $78.3 million investment,
funded by borrowings.
Only a Miles Labor Government will deliver better healthcare, closer to home, for
Queenslanders.
An elected Miles Labor Government will do what matters to address the pressures on the
healthcare system – largely the result of unprecedented growth across the state.
The LNP cannot be trusted with Queenslander’s health. The LNP cut doctors, nurses and
healthcare professionals from Queensland hospitals, and do not believe in Satellite
Hospitals.
Quotes attributable to Queensland Premier Steven Miles:
“Logan is a growing region, which is why it’s so important we invest in world-class health
care closer to home.
“Our hospitals are under pressure – exacerbated by the rapid growth of our state and the
decline of primary health care.
“My government has proven that publicly owned, free Satellite Hospitals work in reducing
pressure on our Emergency Departments and giving families greater access to care when
and where they need it.
“That’s why I will build a Satellite Hospital in Yarrabilba, if elected in October.
“This facility will help reduce pressure at the busy Logan Hospital and create good local jobs for healthcare workers.
“Queenslanders can trust that I will deliver better healthcare, more doctors and more nurses for our state.”
Quotes from Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services Shannon
Fentiman:
“We’ve heard so many stories from people who love their local Satellite Hospital, and how
they’re providing savings for household families who need urgent access to minor
healthcare.
“We’ve also seen how successful they’ve been at taking pressure off our emergency
departments.
“Not only do they look after people with minor injuries, but they also provide access to vital services such as dialysis and mental health support closer to home.
“Meanwhile the LNP have opposed our satellite hospitals since day one, arguing over names while their federal LNP Government stripped Medicare to the bone.
“Only a Labor government will deliver this incredible service to our regional communities
across Queensland, because we know that all Queenslanders deserve world class
healthcare – no matter where they live.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Logan Linus Power:
“Satellite Hospitals have delivered urgent and important health care to tens of thousands of Queenslanders and it’s making a real difference to families.
“I’ve been advocating for a satellite hospital in our community, and I know it will make a big difference in this growing region.
“A Satellite Hospital in Yarrabilba will deliver urgent care for local families without the need to visit the emergency department.
“The community have come out in force supporting a satellite that will deliver better
healthcare closer to home.
“That’s unlike the LNP, who sacked 926 health staff in Metro South, which includes Logan,
and cut $1.6 billion from Queensland Health with complete disregard for worker’s families.”
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