The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has slammed the Labor Government for its continued failure to address the regional health crisis, labelling current public surgery wait times as unacceptable and dangerous. Ms Benham recently raised concerns with the Minister for Health, demanding an explanation for the increasing delays in both specialist consultations and surgery…
The ongoing issue of bed shortages at Mildura Base Public Hospital has been raised in Question Time by The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham. Ms Benham has asked the Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, when the Government will provide the Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH) Emergency Department (ED) with the 30 additional beds it…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham recently participated in the Sunraysia Lifeline Project ride. The highly successful event raised over $16,000 for mental health services while uniting the community in a shared commitment to mental health and wellbeing. Traveling from Bunnings Mildura to The Patchewollock Pub, the ride brought together 120 dedicated attendees whose…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called on the Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas to provide an explanation for the increasing delays in reimbursements under the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS). Ms Benham asked the Minister to explain why it is taking in excess of five months for forms to be settled…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has taken a stand on the increasing public health wait times in regional Victoria, raising the issue directly with Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, through a Question on Notice. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called on the Minister explain the reasons behind the increasing wait…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has requested a commitment from the Minister for Health that the State Government will continue to fund the TrialHub program at Mildura Base Public Hospital. The TrialHub program is funded until June 2025, with the State Government yet to announce its plans for the program’s future. “TrialHub is…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, was fortunate to attend Sunraysia Community Health Services’ Family & Community Hub open day, which showcased their newly constructed space. The Family & Community Hub, located on Lime Avenue, Mildura was created with the assistance of state government funding and is an extension of existing services in a…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has strongly criticised the continued delays in reimbursements under the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS), calling the situation “unacceptable.” The VPTAS is designed to reimburse rural Victorians for accommodation and travel expenses incurred when they travel over 100 kilometres one way for specialist medical care. However, Ms…
The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has criticised the Allan Labor Government’s plan to create Local Health Service Networks, bringing Mildura Public Hospital, Mallee Track Health and Community Services & Robinvale District Health under the Loddon Mallee Network, whilst grouping East Wimmera Health & Rural Northwest Health with Grampians. “Labor claims this will improve…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has expressed concern over the Allan Labor Government’s decision to support the recommended establishment of a Loddon Mallee Network to oversee healthcare services in the region. Ms Benham requested an update from the Minister for Health on the looming move, and received the following non-committal response: “The Expert…