Smarter People; Healthy Communities
Background:
- Rosebud Hospital is severely under-resourced, and in need of a major redevelopment.
- Only 17.2% of residents have attained a Bachelor’s degree – significantly lower than State average of 24.3%.
- More than 27% of the community is over 65 years of age (15% for Metropolitan Melbourne).
- 6.2% of locals need help with a disability, and in some areas it’s more than double the average of Metropolitan Melbourne.
GOAL:
To promote and advocate for equitable access to first-class health and education services in our region.
KEY ITEMS:
- Seek further investments into TAFE and training opportunities across the region.
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Advocate for significant investment in local trade and job-ready training courses which provide better pathways for students and
local industry.
- Advocate for fairer funding of local schools, improve schooling engagement, and facilitate opportunities to empower this region’s next generation of leaders.
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Advocate for a major redevelopment of Rosebud Hospital.
- Attract further public and private investment for Health and Education Precincts across the region.
