Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Southern Metropolitan Region

Georgie CROZIER (Southern Metropolitan) (13:07): (506) My question is for the Minister for Ambulance Services, and it is in relation to an issue that has been raised in the media, but the minister is well aware of it. It is in regard to 94-year-old Louise Baker, who was stranded in her home, found to have a fractured pelvis and could not get an ambulance after one was called by her neighbour. Her neighbour Justin rang to get an ambulance, and on two occasions he was told that none were available. I know this is happening right around the state, that elderly patients are being told there is not an ambulance. It happened personally to me and my family. I am disgusted about the lack of care that some are provided. Justin said that he was seriously shocked that she had to wait for over 90 minutes. She had to walk through her home unaided. He asked: please advise what exactly is the plan to stop this from happening again now that we do not have COVID and the issue seems to be getting worse?