Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Constituency questions

Nepean electorate

Sam GROTH (Nepean) (14:44): (750) My constituency question is for the Minister for Health. I have been contacted by a number of aged care health nurses who work in the crucial psychogeriatric unit Carinya, which is currently housed in a leased wing of a nursing home in Nepean. Carinya provides essential specialised aged mental health care for individuals requiring interim placement before transitioning into generic nursing homes. These nurses have also contacted the member for Mornington and are concerned that their unit is currently under review, with discussions between Peninsula Health and the Victorian government indicating a potential closure. This also underscores the significant need for the redevelopment of and investment in Rosebud Hospital, where Carinya should be housed. My question for the minister is simple: can the minister guarantee that this specialised unit will not be closed?