Cancer patients in the Great Southern will no longer have to worry about climbing stairs to access vital services needed for treatment and support if the WA Government is re-elected, after a $25,000 pledge to improve accessibility.
Albany MLA Rebecca Stephens has promised to install access ramps and carry out essential maintenance at our Great Southern hub located in Albany. These upgrades will ensure guests can more easily access our five self-catering accommodation units, support services, education programs, and the Wellbeing Centre.
Bruce Beamish, Cancer Council WA's Great Southern regional education officer, welcomed the pledge, noting that the buildings – one dating back to 1896 and the other from the 1940s – haven't seen significant renovations in years.
"Cancer Council WA is extremely grateful to the State Government for this commitment, which will enable us to enhance our accessibility and better serve the local community," he said.
"We're here for all residents of the Great Southern affected by cancer, along with their families. With improved accessibility, we can offer essential support to even more cancer patients."
Ms Stephens called the hub – a vital link for cancer support services in Albany – an essential resource for the community.
Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson praised the initiative, saying it was "fantastic" to see money directed to "really important" volunteer groups.
