More women on the Central Coast will be able to access public maternity services locally with Gosford and Wyong to expand and improve ante and post-natal services.
This funding will improve both capacity and capability of the local hospitals to provide such services.
The Albanese Government's investment of $10 million will support the Minns Labor Government to manage the anticipated significant increase in demand for maternity services in the region following the closure of private maternity services at Gosford Private Hospital.
This $10 million investment from the Albanese Government will support an increase in staff training, development and support incentives to attract and retain high demand maternity professionals to the region.
This investment means more support for families, during one of the most important times of in their lives and it builds on the NSW Government's work on a new Women's Children and Families Services Plan focussed on maternity and population growth expectations.
The Central Coast community will have an opportunity to provide input into the plan.
The Government is building an engaged, capable and supported workforce on the Central Coast, and have recently recruited doctors to vacant obstetrics and gynaecology positions, including individual Heads of
Department for Obstetrics, and for Gynaecology.
Quotes attributable to Regional Health Minister, Ryan Park:
"The Minns Labor Government welcomes this contribution to maternity services up and down the central coast.
"We know the closure of private maternity services will add pressure on our public system, and these additional funds will support our efforts to ensure women, and their families have access to safe, high quality maternity care."
Quotes attributable to Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris:
"I welcome this funding to support maternity services for our Central Coast community.
"This support will build on existing services in place on the Coast that are ensuring all expectant mothers wishing to have their birth in our growing region are able to do so."
Quotes attributable to Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley:
"Labor is committed to delivering the public healthcare that people deserve, and this $10 million investment in maternity services will greatly benefit our area, improving in-hospital care.
"Having a child is one of the most significant milestones in any family's life, and this funding should reassure locals that they will be well looked after when they need it most."
Quotes attributable to Member for The Entrance, David Mehan:
"Any investment in maternity services here on the central coast is welcome.
"I remain determined, along with my Labor colleagues, to improve public maternity services here on the coast after years of financial neglect by the former government."
Quotes attributable to Member for the Gosford, Liesl Tesch:
"Above all else, women deserve choice, control and access to high-quality care during their maternity journey. This fantastic announcement by the Albanese Government is a clear and powerful commitment to women's healthcare on the Central Coast, now and into the future.
"In a growing region like the Central Coast, investment in our maternity services is critical to building and strengthening the services our community rely on most. The NSW Minns Labor Government and the Federal Labor Government are committed to working together to continue to build a stronger healthcare system for everyone."
Quotes attributable to Government Spokesperson for Terrigal, Mark Buttigieg MLC:
"The $10 million investment by the Albanese Government addresses community concerns over the looming closure of Gosford Private Hospital's maternity services.
"This government cares about people - what could be more important than making sure families can have safe and easy access to having a baby. It's great news for the Coast!"
