Ahmed's Policy Positions:

A Commitment to Quality Healthcare for Blaxland

Every person in Blaxland deserves access to high-quality, affordable, and timely healthcare, no matter their background, income, or postcode. As our community grows, so too must our healthcare system. We need targeted, community-driven solutions that meet the evolving needs of our diverse population.

This policy outlines practical, achievable steps to strengthen local healthcare services, expand mental health support, improve affordability, and invest in prevention—because your health should never be compromised by where you live or how much you earn.

Strengthen Local Healthcare Services

  • Advocate for increased federal funding for community health centres to expand bulk-billed appointments, reduce wait times, and offer more services under one roof.
  • Support better coordination between GPs, allied health, hospitals, and local clinics, so patients experience a smooth journey from diagnosis to treatment to recovery.
  • Champion mobile and outreach services to ensure no one, especially the elderly, disabled, or culturally diverse, is left behind.

Expand Mental Health Support

  • Push for more funding for culturally safe and multilingual mental health services that reflect the unique needs of Blaxland’s communities.
  • Advocate for trauma-informed care to address rising mental health issues linked to financial stress, isolation, family violence, and housing insecurity.
  • Support local schools, community centres, and faith organisations to deliver mental health literacy and early intervention programs.

Optimise Our Existing Hospital and Emergency Services

  • Prioritise upgrades and expansions at our existing hospital facilities, ensuring we improve care without the cost and delay of building new hospitals.
  • Push for 24/7 emergency departments with greater capacity, more surgical slots, and specialist care options that reflect the needs of a growing population.
  • Advocate for funding to reduce ambulance ramping, improve staffing ratios, and restore trust in emergency care.

Make Medicines More Affordable

  • Campaign for lower prescription co-payments under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), particularly for people with chronic conditions or on low incomes.
  • Advocate for the inclusion of more essential and culturally relevant medications on the PBS.
  • Support independent local pharmacies as vital points of healthcare access, especially in suburbs underserved by GPs and clinics.

Invest in Preventative Health and Community Wellbeing

  • Fund grassroots initiatives that promote healthier lifestyles, including nutrition, exercise, chronic disease prevention, and mental health awareness.
  • Expand free community screening programs, such as heart checks, cancer screenings, and diabetes testing—to catch issues early and reduce long-term costs.
  • Support culturally tailored health promotion campaigns that resonate with our multilingual, multi-faith community.

Let’s work together

The health and well-being of Blaxland residents are paramount. By improving local healthcare services, expanding mental health resources, optimizing our existing hospital facilities, making medicines more affordable, and promoting preventative health initiatives, we can build a healthcare system that truly meets the needs of our community.

Quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and it should be accessible to everyone in Blaxland. Let’s work together to create a healthcare system that serves us all—ensuring that every resident has the care they need, when they need it.

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