LABOR
FRIENDS of Peninsula Home Hospice hosted Rosie Batty AO for a sold out fundraising luncheon at the Blairgowrie Yacht Club last Thursday. Peninsula Home Hospice provides free critical support to people on the Mornington Peninsula who are suffering life-limiting illnesses in the comfort and safety of their own homes.
Labor candidate for Flinders Sarah Race attended the luncheon to show her commitment to the health care sector and health care workers. Primary health care plays a crucial role in our communities. It gives patients access to the right care at the right time, leading to improved health outcomes and reduced pressure on hospital emergency departments.
Support at home is growing, particularly for older Australians. In 2024 the Albanese Labor Government passed once-in-a-generation reforms to support the growing numbers of older Australians choosing to retain their independence and remain in their homes as they age. To find out how you can help and be part of a giving, supportive and involved community that supports aging residents on the Mornington Peninsula, reach out to Peninsula Home Hospice peninsulahospice.com.au
“I was thrilled to see a booked-out event with our community, who continue to show-up and support the service which provides much needed palliative care support to people in their own homes,” said CEO of Peninsula Home Hospice Janet Phillips. “Our increasing costs are not fully covered by our current state government funding and demand continues to grow. This is a service which ultimately saves the healthcare sector through reduced hospitalisation.”
Having recently lost her mum, Race reflected on her experience with palliative care nurses “these nurses are the superheroes of our healthcare system, treating people with the highest care at the end of life, as well as ensuring families know that their loved one is being afforded great respect.” “Everyone has the right to die with dignity, on their terms, and I am proud to support the incredible work being done by the extraordinary specialist palliative care team at Peninsula Home Hospice. If elected I will advocate for better funding for this incredible organisation,” said Labor Candidate for Flinders Sarah Race.
Race also welcomes the announcement that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will make the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago, with $8.5 billion to deliver an additional 18 million bulk billed GP visits each year, hundreds of nursing scholarships and thousands more doctors in the largest GP training program ever.
First published in the Mornington News – 25 February 2025
