Page 3006 - Week 08 - Thursday, 15 August 2019
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on a territory-wide basis, it is important that UCH services operate with strong networks and an integrated approach with referring services at Canberra Hospital, Calvary Public Hospital Bruce and any other referring hospitals and community facilities.
UCH also provides many clinical placement opportunities for both qualified health professionals and students across multiple disciplines, including medicine, nursing and allied health. The hospital supports innovative teaching and training of future health professionals through its collaboration with the University of Canberra and the collocation of the clinical education and research centre. As I mentioned earlier, the University of Canberra Hospital is developing as a centre for research, with several projects underway, including investigating the impact of the rehabilitation environment on patient and staff activity and a collaboration with UC examining patient and staff experiences within the rehabilitation facilities.
With a broad range of high quality services for physical and mental health rehabilitation and opportunities to collaborate with our educational partners, UCH offers a perfect opportunity for research and innovation to improve health outcomes for the Canberra community now and into the future.
Planning—Scullin
MRS KIKKERT: My question is to the Minister for Planning and Land Management. It follows a letter the opposition sent to him on 9 July 2019 about the government’s intentions for a development in Frewin Place in Scullin. Minister, why has the government failed to consult with local residents about the future use of Frewin Place in Scullin?
MR GENTLEMAN: I will have to take the detail of that question on notice. I cannot recall the correspondence. So will take it on notice and come back with an answer.
MRS KIKKERT: Minister, what is the consultation process for developments such as what is intended for Frewin Place in Scullin?
MR GENTLEMAN: I understand that it is an urban renewal site, so there will be consultation around any development application as per the normal process.
MRS DUNNE: Minister, why are you and your agency treating the residents near Frewin Place in Scullin with disdain by basically telling them that they have no role in the consultation process?
MR GENTLEMAN: That is not the case at all.
Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders—health funding
MR MILLIGAN: My question is to the Minister for Health. The 2019-20 budget shows a decrease in funding allocated to build the much-need upgrades to the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Service facility in Narrabundah. Minister, why has this funding commitment been reduced?
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