$600,000 boost for Logan Street Doctor

The Liberal National Government will invest $600,000 to assist Street Doctor, a Logan City medical service provider help further support the homeless, sufferers of domestic violence, the vulnerable and disadvantaged. Operating for over four years, Street Doctor delivers after hours, bulk billed and accessible care in a secure environment to those living rough on the…

Pharmaceutical Rehabilitation Services to receive $600,000

The Liberal National Government will invest $600,000 through Pharmaceutical Rehabilitation Services in Beenleigh, to tackle drug and alcohol abuse. Pharmaceutical Rehabilitation Services run a targeted programme with a focus on drug and alcohol treatment, preventative primary and chronic disease management and mental health. Minister for Health, Greg Hunt said the funding would assist people battling…

Logan Hospital Childrens Ward receives $50,000 for makeover

The Liberal National Government has announced it will invest $50,000 to help transform the children’s ward at Logan Hospital, completing a long overdue makeover of the children’s playroom, teenagers retreat and procedure room. Minister for Health, Greg Hunt said the Liberal National Government is committed to improving health services throughout Australia and building a world…

New family-friendly drug rehab services open in Logan

New rehabilitation services at the Logan House Recovery Centre will help break the cycle of addiction in the community following the facility’s official opening today. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said the six newly constructed family accommodation units will be welcome help for families affected by drugs and alcohol. “Addiction affects everyone in…

Breaking welfare dependency in Forde

The Coalition Government is tackling intergenerational welfare dependency in at-risk groups and helping more people off welfare and into work. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Forde community can help get involved to help break the cycle of welfare dependency. “The Government will provide funding for innovative trials that tackled welfare…

Record Aged Care offering opens

Existing and prospective aged care providers in Forde are encouraged to apply for a share in a record offering of more than 14,000 new aged care places, with a special focus on rural, regional and remote locations. With the 2018-19 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) opening on July 2, Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt said…