Staff working in Bega and surrounding communities will benefit from new Key Health Worker Accommodation.
This new accommodation will help attract and retain essential healthcare staff to the region.
Bega is one of more than 20 Key Health Worker Accommodation projects in rural, regional and remote NSW, as part of the Minns Labor Government’s $200.1 million program.
The recently purchased accommodation includes two attached single storey duplexes. Each duplex includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a single garage.
Southern NSW Local Health District is one of nine local health districts to benefit from the NSW Government’s investment to deliver accommodation for health workers under the Key Health Worker Accommodation Program.
The funding includes the building of new accommodation, refurbishment of existing living quarters, and the purchase of suitable properties such as residential units.
The Minns Labor Government’s $200.1 million program builds on the $45.3 million in accommodation for key healthcare workers in the Murrumbidgee, Southern NSW, and Far West Local Health Districts, which is now complete with all units delivered and fully operational.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
“Healthcare workers are the backbone of our regional and rural communities, and this new accommodation in Bega is another example of our commitment to strengthen regional health services.
“The $200.1 million Key Health Worker Accommodation Program helps to ensure our health care workers have the support they need to live and work locally.
“We know workforce attraction is one of the biggest challenges facing regional healthcare services and key worker accommodation is a practical investment that delivers real benefits, ensuring people can continue accessing the care they need, when they need it.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland:
“Improving access to safe, modern and affordable accommodation that is close to the hospital helps to attract and retain nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.
“This means the Bega community will have greater access to the vital services they need.”
Quotes attributable to Margaret Bennett, Chief Executive, SNSWLHD:
“It is fantastic to see new accommodation for our healthcare workers in Bega, which will go some way to helping us attract and retain healthcare staff.
“By reducing the pressure of securing suitable accommodation we can help people focus on their work and experience the best of what Southern NSW Local Health District has to offer.”
