By Jessica Anstice
A new emergency department devoted to children and their families will be built at Casey Hospital, a re-elected Labor Government has promised.
The $62.4 million investment will reconfigure or expand existing emergency departments.
The new department will give parents peace of mind that their children will get calm, compassionate and dedicated care when they need it most.
“With a new dedicated emergency department, local families will have peace of mind that should the worst happen, their kids will be in the very best hands,” Member for Narre Warren North Luke Donnellan said.
Labor is already delivering a $135 million redevelopment of Casey Hospital, featuring 128 new multi-day beds, 12 intensive care bed units, 12 day surgical beds and six new operating theatres.
It will mean Casey Hospital can treat more than 25,000 extra patients.
“Labor is already developing Casey Hospital – but because there’s nothing more important than the health of our kids, we’ll deliver a new dedicated ED for local families,” Labor candidate for Narre Warren South Gary Maas said.
