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Tony Mooney, Health Board Chair, recently visited the Burdekin region to discuss ongoing efforts and plans for healthcare enhancements and community engagement. The visit included a board meeting with Mayor Dalle Cort at the council chambers, focusing on Burdekin-specific issues and the redevelopment of the Home Hill facility.
Reflecting on the meeting, Mooney stated, “It was a very good meeting. We’ve been focusing on the issues specific to the Burdekin and the future of the Home Hill facility slated for redevelopment.”
A key discussion point was the business case development by the Department of Health for a CT scanner in the Burdekin. “We talked about issues on the mayor's wish list, including an update on the business case development by the Department of Health for a CT scanner here in the Burdekin,” Mooney elaborated.
The visit also included rounds in Ayr and Home Hill, where Mooney engaged with staff, patients, and families. “We made a round visit to Ayr and then to Home Hill to see firsthand issues from staff, patients, and families. It’s an important part of the community, and I’m thrilled to be here,” he said.
Mooney emphasised the importance of stakeholder engagement. “We’re actively engaged in our local community, and the Burdekin is an important part of that. This is more of an opportunity to talk one-on-one and with a group – QAS, QPS, schools, primary care and secondary care, and our own staff. Stakeholder engagement is critically important to everything we do.”
He expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the Burdekin, particularly regarding the redevelopment of the Home Hill facility. “We’re really happy about the fact that we’ve been given money to rebuild the Home Hill facility. The message that I can deliver is that money has been allocated for a revision here in the Burdekin.”
Mooney underscored the significance of feedback from various stakeholders. “All of our decision-making must be based on feedback from our patients, the local community, the council, and from the people who work for us most importantly. It gives us the opportunity to gauge the culture of the place, the behaviours, and what we’re doing that’s having a positive impact.”
Mooney reiterated the board’s dedication to listening and working closely with the local community to improve healthcare services. “The key message is we’re here to listen and observe and work closely with locals in the community. Our hopes for the future are to continue providing good healthcare.”
The Burdekin community can anticipate significant improvements in their healthcare facilities, thanks to the proactive engagement and strategic planning highlighted during Tony Mooney's visit.
Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort formally presents Tony Mooney a proposal
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