We’re Building a Bigger and Better Health System
We’re investing in better healthcare for our community and getting on with the job of delivering our election commitments.
NEW MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT UNITS
I know that mental health challenges can affect anyone, and the importance of accessibility to the right help at the right time. A purpose-built space for people experiencing a mental health or drug and alcohol crisis is so important to us, Which is why we are investing $28 million over four years to deliver a specialised mental health assessment unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) adjacent to the emergency department.
Two additional units at Lyell McEwin and Noarlunga hospitals will also be delivered following successful implementation of the RAH unit.
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT IN SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HEALTH SERVICES
Additional investment in SA Health services is essential to meet surging demand, address critical workforce shortages, and clear infrastructure backlogs.
That’s why we are investing $1.7 billion over five years to address the increasing levels of demand experienced across our public health system, and the higher cost of service delivery across local health networks.
WOMEN’S HEALTH - VIRTUAL PELVIC PAIN CLINIC AND ENDOMETRIOSIS PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGN
I believe every woman deserves to have her pain taken seriously and receive the care she needs. That’s why we are investing $4.6 million over four years to establish South Australia’s first Virtual Pelvic Pain Clinic and launch an endometriosis public health campaign.
We’re also investing $10 million to deliver five specialised women’s health clinics, ensuring more women have access to services including endometriosis and pelvic pain management, pregnancy and fertility support, contraceptive implant services, menopause care and preventative health checks.
Together, these initiatives will help women feel heard, supported and empowered to access the healthcare they deserve.
WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SITE BUSINESS CASE
As a mum, I know there is nothing more important then the health of our children and family’s. Therefore we are investing $3 million over two years to progress the Women’s and children’s hospital site business case, helping to ensure a dedicated health and aged care precinct, expected to be home to a mix of public and private services, as well as 600 aged care beds.
BACKING MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE (MND) RESEARCH AND SUPPORT
I know MND diagnosis’s impact both the diagnosed and the families supporting them. That’s why we are investing $1.8 million over four years to establish Australia’s only dedicated MND Biomarker Research Centre of Excellence, alongside an additional 1.6 million to improve access to relevant equipment and specialised support. Together, these investments will help advance research while ensuring South Australians living with MND are appropriately supported like they deserve.