Broadbent Welcomes Respiratory Clinic In Warragul

27 April, 2020

Warragul will be the location of the first respiratory clinic in Gippsland.

Federal member for Monash Russell Broadbent has welcomed the opening of the clinic on Monday 27 April as part of the Australian Government’s $2.4 billion health package to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Located at 197-199 Sutton Street in Warragul Mr Broadbent said the Government has committed to establishing up to 100 GP-led respiratory clinics around the country to assess patients with mild to moderate COVID-19-like symptoms.

“To date we can be grateful that the coronavirus has not been widespread in our region, however it’s important we have local doctors in our communities available and ready to lead the local response should the virus take hold and start to spread quickly,” Mr Broadbent said.

“Respiratory clinics will be best placed to support people with fever, cough, sore throat, and other respiratory symptoms and avoiding the risk of infection in the communities.

“They will also help to reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments and other general practices.

“I encourage anyone in the community experiencing symptoms to call the clinic or go online to book an appointment.

“The Government is focused on ensuring rural and regional communities are prepared to respond to this pandemic. That’s why we are putting in place a range of measures including additional practice incentives and the expansion of telehealth to enable the rural medical workforce to continue to care for rural people,” Mr Broadbent said.

The Government is investing $206.7 million to establish up to 100 respiratory clinics across Australia, including in rural and regional areas in each state and territory. To access a clinic, people can visit www.health.gov.au and use the online booking system.

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