Health services can be costly, and bulk-billing practices are rare in Canberra. Labor is acutely aware of the need for free community health services and is committed to providing healthcare that is not based on a person's income. Healthcare shouldn't depend on your credit card, but rather your Medicare card.
More community healthcare ensures people are not waiting until the last minute to see a nurse or doctor. It also prevents individuals from turning to emergency services for issues that could be addressed early on.
That is why Labor is committed to expanding Nurse-led Walk-in Centres across the ACT, including at Weston Creek, where services will be expanded to incorporate imaging and physiotherapy.