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Wednesday October 26, 2011
Snowy River GP superclinic development Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, officially launched the development of the Snowy River GP Superclinic on Friday October 21 at a function in Jindabyne hosted by Snowy River Shire Council for medical and health practitioners and other guests. Dr Kelly spoke about the amazing health care providers, and the passionate local groups resulting in unprecedented funding into the area that included the Snowy Hydro water releases, $300,000 into the Shared Mill Creek Trail and $5 million for the Superclinic. The latter brought about by special circumstances of Jindabyne with its winter population surge issues and residential growth. He intended to seek additional funding from the State Government for the expanded health clinic which will take the health services to a new level. The Federal Department of Health and Ageing’s $5 million grant to Snowy River Shire Council will make a significant contribution to the construction of this new facility. Council resolved to contribute by donating land for this purpose. The site selected lies at the western end of the Thredbo Terrace car park. The GP Superclinic, scheduled for completion by the end of December 2013, will provide a major boost to regional health delivery by addressing the critical shortage of spaces for existing health services. It will also support the growth of health services, including preventative healthcare
programs, increasing the number and diversity of services available to residents in the region. Importantly, the facility will be unique to this area, designed and built to meet the specific needs of the Snowy River community. Snowy River Shire Council general manager, Joe Vescio, said the launch is an important step in achieving improved health services in the Snowy River region. “Residents have advocated for many years for improved health services. The concept of a ‘one stop shop’ for integrated health services in Jindabyne is something people have been working towards for a long time. This new facility will help realise these plans”. Mr. Vescio acknowledged the work of Cr Neen Pendergast OAM and health advocate Bruce Hodges in bringing about the Superclinic facility. The Snowy River GP Superclinic will bring together local general practitioners, health practitioners, nurses, visiting medical specialists, and other healthcare providers to meet residents’ needs, as prioritised by the community. The facility will also help the area attract a range of specialist services and will support training for health professionals by strengthening relationships with university medical schools and health science faculties. Health education will also be a strong feature of the GP Superclinic. Mr Vescio then announced that the Expression of Interest/ Tender process to appoint an architect and interior designer will commence on October 21. Over the following six months, Council will be working
with the successful architect, health professionals, stakeholders, and the community to finalise the design of the GP Superclinic and establish a governance model. The December 2013 completion date will ensure that the GP Superclinic will be up and running well before the 2014 ski season. Health services advocate Mrs Margot Flynn said the onestop shop would be a not-for-profit service with all profits being put back into the staffing of the clinic. Cr Pendergast happily commented, “At last it’s happened. I’m so excited and the next big thing will happen when the Superclinic opens its doors. I have been working since 1964 towards the establishment of afterhour medical services. Prior to ‘64, Jindabyne always had a bush nurse who was available at any hour.” Below: Bruce Hodges, Cr Neen Pendergast OAM, Dr Mike Kelly, Margot Flynn and Anne Cleverley following the announcement of the launch of the development of the Snowy River GP Superclinic.
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