Local Aboriginal communities will have access to improved and upgraded health services with Galambila Aboriginal Health Service receiving a share of a record $6.9 million as part of the NSW Government’s Aboriginal Health Minor Capital Works Program.
The program shares funding across 24 organisations for 45 infrastructure projects, which includes upgrades to health services, refurbishments to staff accommodation and new mobile outreach vehicles.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said Galambila’s Strengthening Connections: Child and Family Hub has received $249,681 in funding.
“This project will allow for the repurposing of administration space at Galambila Aboriginal Health Service to create a multi-purpose clinic space which is culturally appropriate and accessible, providing family focused early intervention and prevention health services,” Mr Singh said.
“The space will be used by the Mid North Coast Local Health District Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service team, Galambila’s early childhood nurses, Aboriginal health workers, general practitioners and visiting medical specialists.
“Galambila Aboriginal Health Service will provide culturally appropriate care to meet the local needs of the Aboriginal community, leading to better health outcomes.”
Regional Health Minister Bronnie Taylor said 30 of the infrastructure projects will be in regional NSW ensuring communities across the state benefit from this program.
“This program is another example of the NSW Government’s commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people across rural and regional NSW,” Mrs Taylor said.
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Franklin said this funding will provide Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services the funding they need to better support their local communities with optimal services and infrastructure.
“This important funding will deliver safe and effective primary health care services to Aboriginal communities across the State which are delivered by Aboriginal people, services and specialists,” Mr Franklin said.
