Quality Healthcare – Ahmed Ouf

Advocate for increased funding for community health clinics to expand their capacity and improve the availability of services, helping to reduce wait times and ensure timely care for all residents.
Encourage collaboration and communication between local health providers to create a seamless patient experience across various services. By strengthening this network, we can ensure that residents receive coordinated care that meets their needs at every step of their healthcare journey.

Push for increased funding for local mental health services, ensuring that specialized clinics are available to provide comprehensive care for individuals facing mental health challenges.
Support initiatives that address mental health issues exacerbated by recent community challenges, including trauma, social isolation, and economic stress. By strengthening our mental health services, we can ensure residents receive the support they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

Advocate for improvements to services at our existing hospital rather than pursuing new, costly construction projects. Enhancing the resources and capabilities of our current hospital will allow us to maximize its potential and serve the growing needs of our community more effectively.
Lobby for expanded emergency and surgical care, ensuring that our hospital has the capacity to handle increased demand, particularly in urgent care situations. With a growing population, it is crucial that Blaxland’s healthcare infrastructure is equipped to meet the community’s needs without delay.

Work towards decreasing prescription co-payments to make essential medications more affordable for residents, especially for those on fixed incomes or living with chronic conditions.
Lobby for the inclusion of more medications on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to ensure that a wider range of essential medications are subsidised, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for Blaxland residents.
Support local pharmacies in providing vital medications and health services, ensuring that all Blaxland residents have easy access to the medications they need to maintain their health and well-being.

Support community-based health promotion initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles, including nutrition education, fitness programs, and mental well-being campaigns. Prevention is key to reducing long-term healthcare costs and improving the overall quality of life in our community.
Expand access to preventative screenings and regular health check-ups in the community, enabling residents to catch health issues early and reduce the need for more extensive and costly medical interventions down the line.

A Commitment to Quality Healthcare for Blaxland