From the defence frontlines to healthcare: TAFE NSW is training tomorrow’s heroes

This International Nurses’ Day, we celebrate the dedicated nurses who are at the heart of our healthcare system, providing quality care and keeping our communities thriving. 

As demand for skilled workers continues to rise, TAFE NSW continues to step up by delivering hands-on training and industry placements to equip a steady pipeline of job-ready workers.

TAFE NSW Diploma of Nursing and Health Services Assistance students can gain invaluable real-world experience through work placements across more than 250 healthcare organisations, including hospitals, aged care homes, and disability care providers, on their pathway to employment as enrolled nurses and assistants in nursing.

TAFE NSW supports school-based trainees completing their Certificate III in Health Services Assistance with 80 hours of placement, while Diploma of Nursing students gain 400 hours of hands-on clinical experience, ensuring they are job-ready from day one.

Ben Verco, a 51-year-old former Army officer from West Wyalong, is one of the many nursing students benefitting from TAFE NSW’s skills-based approach to education and training.

After an incredible 31 years serving in the Australian Army, Ben took a leap of faith – encouraged by his wife – to follow his passion for healthcare. Enrolling in the Diploma of Nursing at TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga in March 2024, he says this was the best decision of his life.

Through completing hands-on placements at Carramar Aged Care, Leeton, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital’s emergency department and Albury Hospital’s surgical ward alongside his studies, Ben is refining his skills, gaining confidence, and embracing the challenges of a new career.

Ben’s advice for prospective nursing students is that neither age nor location should hold anyone back.     

This International Nurses’ Day let’s acknowledge the impact of our healthcare professionals and the role of TAFE NSW in shaping the future of our workforce – one student at a time.

Minister for Health Ryan Park said:

“Skilled healthcare workers are vital to our state’s hospital and allied healthcare settings. Working with hospitals, aged care facilities and disability care providers right across our state, TAFE NSW ensures our healthcare students can gain real-world experience as they complete their training, supporting the next generation of enrolled nurses and assistants in nursing to deliver high-quality care.”

Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Steven Whan said:  

“TAFE NSW continues to deliver a pipeline of highly skilled healthcare professionals, including nurses, to meet the increasing demand for healthcare workers across our state. Through practical placements providing hands-on training, students are job ready as they enter the workforce, equipped with invaluable real-world experience and training.

“The NSW Skills Plan 2024-2028, the first of its kind since 2008, identifies the care and support economy as a significant contributor to both the NSW workforce and economy. Backed by TAFE NSW nursing courses, students gain the qualifications and practical experience needed to be job-ready for the healthcare sector.”

Ben Verco, Diploma of Nursing student at TAFE NSW said:

“Studying with TAFE NSW has given me the skills and confidence to pursue a career I never expected.

“The hospital wards have been the best classroom for applying hands-on skills like monitoring vital signs, administering medications and assisting in emergency situations. Through my placements, I’ve learned how to adapt to different settings, from emergency departments to aged care, and how important bedside manners are in ensuring patients feel supported and cared for in every interaction.”

NSW Police Force mark 100 years of road safety

This year marks 100 years of the dedication and sacrifice of the NSW Police Force to keep the community safe on our roads and reduce road trauma.

The centennial will be officially marked today with a convoy of more than 50 NSW Police vehicles travelling from Eastern Creek, across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and along Macquarie Street to the Sydney Opera House.

The milestone coincides with the start of National Road Safety Week which raises awareness about road safety, road trauma and highlights that everyone plays a role when it comes to arriving home safely.

In 1925, Inspector General James Mitchell established the Public Safety Bureau, a dedicated unit of police to target speeding drivers and general traffic offences due to the increase of motor vehicles on the roads.

This year also marks 50 years of what is now known as the Traffic & Highway Patrol Command.

In 1975, Police Commissioner Fred Hanson and Police Minister John Lloyd Waddy established the NSWPF Highway Patrol which saw a change in uniform, distinctive, marked vehicles and new lightbars and sirens.

Traffic and Highway Patrol was officially established in 2011 as a statewide model. This brought all Highway Patrol officers under one command structure, while geographically they remained based at more than 50 locations across NSW.

Other key dates include:

  • 1935 – the first road safety campaign sees a billboard encouraging drivers to “drive safely” on the Harbour Bridge;
  • 1937 – speed limits introduced – 48km/h in built up areas and 80km/h in unlit areas;
  • 1968 – breathalysers introduced with 0.08 BAC limit;
  • 1969 – demerits points scheme introduced in NSW;
  • 1971 – wearing of seatbelts becomes compulsory in NSW;
  • 1980 – BAC level reduced to 0.05 due to the higher risk of fatal or serious injury collisions occurring with a reading above 0.05;
  • 1982 – stationary RBTs introduced. Deaths on the road dropped by approximately 300 (or 23%) the first year;
  • 1997 – double demerits introduced over long weekends;
  • 2001 – 40km/h school zones introduced at all schools in NSW;
  • 2005 – automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) – by 2009 technology allowed for reading of 6 number plates per second.
  • 2007 – roadside drug testing introduced to deter people from driving with illicit drugs in their system;
  • 2024 – new roadside drug tests introduced which make results available on the spot, saving more than 55,000 hours of police time.

In 2024, NSW Police conducted more than 3.4 million random breath tests. That’s more than 9,500 tests carried out every day on average.

National Road Safety Week is an annual initiative of the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group, which was launched by Peter Frazer OAM, following the tragic loss of his daughter Sarah at a road crash.

Tragically in 2024, 338 people were killed on the state’s roads, with 70 per cent of those in regional NSW and around 40 per cent related to speeding.

Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said:

“For a century, what is now the NSW Police Force Traffic & Highway Patrol has stood as a constant presence on our roads saving lives and keeping communities safe with a dedication that often goes unseen but never unappreciated.

“Marking 100 years of road safety in the NSW Police Force is not just about looking back – it’s about recognising the thousands of officers whose grit, discipline, and quiet courage have protected countless lives from tragedy on our roads, with some themselves making the ultimate sacrifice.

“This centenary is a chance to honour a special legacy – 100 years of service, from back streets to highways, with every kilometre patrolled helping to save lives.” 

NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison:

“Keeping the people of NSW safe on our roads is one of our highest priorities.

“I want to thank the NSW Police for the critical role in road safety that they have played for 100 years.

“As first responders at crash scenes, in traffic management and in enforcement, the Highway Patrol are there for the NSW community on the frontline saving lives every day.

“The NSW Government strongly supports National Road Safety Week that reminds us everyone has a part to play in safer roads.

“The theme in 2025 is ‘Drive So Others Survive’, with road users encouraged to make a road safety pledge. So far, more than 72,000 pledges have already been taken online.”

Urgent care service boost for Quakers Hill

A new Urgent Care Service is opening its doors to patients in Quakers Hill today.​The Quakers Hill community will now be able to access non-emergency healthcare in a more timely way, and avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency department.

The Quakers Hill Urgent Care Service is now open 365 days a year from 8am to 8pm seven days a week. Healthcare provided at Quakers Hill Urgent Care Service is bulk-billed.

The service is staffed by General Practitioners and nurses with important diagnostic services on-site including radiology and pathology and is well-supported to treat a range of illnesses and injuries that are deemed urgent, but not life-threatening. This includes minor wounds needing stitches, suspected broken bones and skin infections.

Patients should call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to access the service. A registered nurse will assess the patient’s condition and then discuss with the patient the best place for their care needs. This may include an appointment at the Quakers Hill Urgent Care Service, a telehealth appointment with the virtualKIDS or virtualGP services, or escalating their care to other services like NSW Ambulance if required.

The Quakers Hill Urgent Care Service is being delivered in partnership with the Western Sydney Primary Health Network.

The Minns Labor Government is working to improve access to care and reduce wait times, through the emergency department relief package which will invest an additional $100 million to fund urgent care services for a further two years, providing a pathway to care outside of our hospitals for an estimated 114,000 patients once fully implemented.

Minister for Health, Ryan Park:

“Families in North-Western Sydney now have more pathways to access timely care for conditions which can be safely and effectively treated outside of the emergency department.

“This new service at Quakers Hill will improve access to care, reduce wait times and take pressure off western Sydney’s hospitals.

“I’m committed to increasing availability of healthcare to communities through urgent care services just like this one, which are aimed at bridging the gap between primary care and emergency care, ensuring patients have fast access to the care they need.”

Member for Riverstone, Warren Kirby:

“I welcome access to an urgent care service for the residents of Riverstone.

“Quakers Hill’s new Urgent Care Service is a win for the community, and for the health system – in that it will provide an alternative pathway to care for patients with urgent conditions and it will take pressure off Blacktown Hospital and the soon to be built Rouse Hill Hospital.”

Western Sydney Primary Health Network spokesperson, Andrew Newton:

“This newest urgent care service in Quakers Hill complements two which are already operating in Auburn and Castle Hill in partnership with Western Sydney PHN.

“Importantly, these services give residents of western Sydney a genuine alternative outside of a busy ED for urgent, but not life-threatening, illnesses and injuries.”

Demountables out as Minns Labor Government delivers another major North-West Sydney public school upgrade

Baulkham Hills students are learning in new and improved school facilities after the Minns Labor Government delivered a $42 million upgrade at Matthew Pearce Public School, near doubling the school’s capacity and making way for the removal of long-term demountables.

The major school upgrade, which began in late 2023, has delivered 24 new classrooms and three support classrooms, increasing the school’s permanent capacity to more than 1,200 students.

The school has also been equipped with a new hall, student bathrooms, and new outside of school hours care (OOSH) facilities.

All 23 demountables have been removed from the school site, making way for the delivery of a new sports field and running track scheduled to be completed later this year.

The Liberals promised an upgrade for Matthew Pearce Public School time and time again, but failed to deliver it.

The Minns Labor Government’s is focused on addressing a chronic lack of school infrastructure delivery in the North West area after 12 years of neglect by the Liberals and Nationals.

The former Government approved new housing developments in the area while failing to deliver the schools that local families needed.

Our work includes delivering seven new schools and major school upgrades, including the recently completed major upgrade at Castle Hill Public School, and delivering the new Box Hill Public School, the new Box Hill High School and the new Gables primary school, along with major upgrades to Rouse Hill High School and Excelsior Public School.

Across all the new and upgraded schools started or delivered by the Minns Labor Government, almost 600 new permanent classrooms across will be built across Sydney’s North-West.

This is part of the Minns Labor Government’s long-term plan to rebuild public education across NSW, with a record $8.9 billion investment to build and upgrade schools in the 2024-25 Budget, including a record $3.6 billion for schools in Western Sydney.

Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said:

“We are committed to breaking the backlog of critical school infrastructure needed in North-West Sydney and providing communities with the world-class schools they need.

“Delivering this school upgrade is part of our long-term plan to rebuild the state’s public education system and provide the vital school infrastructure that’s lacking across The Hills District.

“Matthew Pearce Public School is a fantastic local school for our North-West Sydney families and this upgrade, along with the upgrade at Castle Hill Public School, means more students now have access to a world-class public education close to home.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:

“After years of Liberal neglect, the Minns Labor Government is delivering world-class school facilities for families and students in Baulkham Hills, just over a year after we kicked off works.

“The Minns Labor Government is committed to addressing the backlog of school infrastructure works in The Hills that grew over 12 years of neglect under the former NSW Liberal Government, so we can get more demountables off school playgrounds and return valuable play space to students.

“We are committed to delivering high-quality schools across NSW, so every family knows that their child will have access to world-class public education in their local area.”

Matthew Pearce Public School Principal Gae Bromwich said:

“Our entire school community is overjoyed to reach this milestone and have our new flexible and modern classrooms and facilities delivered before the start of Term 2.

“This upgrade has provided the modern learning environment our growing school needs and will help prepare our students for future success.

“Our staff and students alike are making the most of these brand-new facilities that will shape our community’s learning for generations to come.”  

Greens Leadership

Acting Greens Leader Senator McKim offered the following comments about the party’s leadership process and the next term of Parliament:

“Yesterday was a sad and emotional day for everyone in our Party Room, our Party and the broader movement we represent.”

“Our vote held up, but we lost seats on a rise in Labor’s vote that was a result of Australians rejecting Peter Dutton’s Trumpian agenda rather than any kind of endorsement for Labor.”

“Losing Adam on top of losing Stephen and Max is a bitter blow. They are outstanding people who have contributed so much to our movement.”

“However our party is bigger than any of us, and we are ready to get to work on the critical issues facing our country.”

“Our party room will meet on Thursday to decide our next leader and leadership team. There are a number of incredible people who would make great leaders of our party, and I have absolute confidence that whoever is chosen will lead us strongly and well.”

Senator McKim said that the Greens’ strong vote in the Senate looks like it has put the party into sole balance of power.

“The Prime Minister’s instructions that the Senate should get out of his way reek of arrogance and hubris.”

“We have been given a mandate to use our position in the Senate to hold Labor to account and make it act on issues like climate, environment, housing, and social and economic justice. We will be doing exactly that.”

“We were not elected to get out of Labor’s way and the sooner the Prime Minister understands that the better.”

“The Prime Minister needs to recognise that this was a strong result for Labor in terms of seats, not votes.”

“Only around one third of Australians voted for his party, his national primary vote is lower than Mark Latham achieved in 2004, and in many seats Labor only won thanks to Greens preferences.”

“If Labor wants to deliver real change, we’re ready to work constructively.”

“Given the make-up of this Parliament, if positive change on climate, environment, and getting dental into Medicare does not happen, it will be because Labor lacks the ambition and courage to run a strong reform agenda.”

Public briefing hears outcome of independent review

Davidson Business Advisory has confirmed in a Public Briefing to Councillors and the community that its independent review of City of Newcastle’s processes, procedures and performance has found no instances of fraud, corruption, breaches of legislation or maladministration.  

Rather, the review has found City of Newcastle to be a well-managed and high performing organisation, with numerous examples of best practice in the way that it operates and serves the community.  

Davidson outlined 20 recommendations arising from their review along with actions for improvement across the six themes of general and financial governance, compliance, major projects, engagement and organisational culture. 

The review was completed following a unanimous resolution of Councillors at the 10 December 2024 Ordinary Council meeting. 

More than 800 public submissions from 548 individuals were considered during the review, alongside around 260 internal City of Newcastle documents and numerous one-one-one interviews with staff, Councillors and community members. 

Davidson Business Advisory’s Colin Jensen, who served as the CEO of Brisbane City Council for more than a decade, said the report’s recommendations offer avenues for continued growth and excellence. 

“Davidson Business Advisory was engaged to provide an impartial evaluation of City of Newcastle’s current practices, aiming to enhance performance and maintain the highest standards of public service,” Mr Jensen said. 

“Every document and submission was considered by the reviewers, assessing them against City of Newcastle’s adopted policies, processes and procedures to identify where there was evidence of best practice or opportunities for better practice. 

“Overall, City of Newcastle was found to be a well-managed and high-performing organisation, with numerous examples of best practice highlighted in the repot. 

“The review includes 20 actionable recommendations designed to enhance City of Newcastle’s processes, ensure the organisation operates with the highest standards of transparency and accountability, and reinforce public trust in its ability to serve the community effectively.” 

City of Newcastle’s independent Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) was consulted at each phase of the review and accepted the final report ahead of the public briefing. 

ARIC Chairman Stephen Coates highlighted the integrity of the process and praised City of Newcastle for its commitment to continuous improvement. 

“The City of Newcastle Audit Risk and Improvement Committee has overseen independent consultants, Davidson, who conducted a thorough governance review,” Mr Coates said. 

“The final report highlights many positive findings, confirming that City of Newcastle is a well-managed, high-performing organisation with several examples of best practice. Importantly, there were no issues related to fraud, corruption, legislative breaches, or maladministration.  

“While the report largely affirms the Council’s strong performance, it also includes 20 suggestions for improvement, aimed at building on the current success, rather than addressing any issues of failure.” 

The full report will be tabled to the Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 May for endorsement by Councillors. 

Davidson Business Advisory has worked with more than 100 local governments across Australia and are experienced in undertaking similar governance and performance reviews.

Full statement from ARIC Chair Stephen Coates

The City of Newcastle Audit Risk & Improvement Committee has overseen independent consultants, Davidson, who conducted a thorough governance review. 

The final report highlights many positive findings, confirming that City of Newcastle is a well-managed, high-performing organisation with several examples of best practice. 

Importantly, there were no issues related to fraud, corruption, legislative breaches, or maladministration. 

Specifically, the Audit Risk & Improvement Committee oversaw the initial scoping of the review, as well as again confirming the scope after submissions had been received. We have been involved in the draft version of the report, but only to the extent of suggesting wording adjustments to better reflect the intent of the commentary. 

When it comes to governance and City of Newcastle operations, there’s a strong focus on professionalism and adherence to protocols in Council meetings. Even when tackling contentious issues like media communications or councillor conduct no misuse of authority has been found. 

Financially, City of Newcastle remains in a solid position, with a diverse revenue base, competitive rates, and a high level of community investment. Debt and reserve management are both well managed, and service delivery is operating efficiently. The NSW Audit Office has raised no concerns in its latest external audit. 

City of Newcastle has also adopted best practice compliance and enforcement policies. This final report indicates conflict of interest processes are generally well-managed, and disclosures are made appropriately. There were no major or systemic compliance failures identified. 

Major projects are handled by a well-structured Project Management Office, which uses strong asset management and procurement policies. A “lessons learned” protocol helps improve future project delivery. 

There are strong examples of community engagement strategies in place. City of Newcastle offers consultation opportunities and maintains transparency through public reports and other available planning documents. Proactive releases under GIPA and other detailed reporting further demonstrate City of Newcastle’s commitment to transparency. 

Finally, the staff and executive culture is described as positive, professional, and high performing. 

While the report largely affirms the Council’s strong performance, it also includes 20 suggestions for improvement, aimed at building on the current success, rather than addressing any issues of failure.

Delivering more social housing for New South Wales

More than 210 new social and affordable homes will soon be available across New South Wales thanks to investments made by the Minns Labor Government under Federal Labor’s $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator Fund (SHAF).

Using a co-contribution model with community housing providers, the NSW Government is fast-tracking the delivery of 211 new homes in areas where they are needed most, including 184 social homes and 27 affordable housing dwellings.

Homes NSW has recently signed partnerships with eight community housing providers to build 52 more social homes for people in need across Greater Sydney and regional areas.

The successful housing providers include:

  • Common Equity NSW Ltd – who will deliver 7 new social homes in Darlinghurst
  • CORE Community Service Ltd – who will deliver 4 new social homes in Mt Pritchard
  • Housing Plus – who will deliver 4 new social homes in Bathurst
  • Macleay Options Ltd – who will deliver 6 new social homes in Kempsey
  • Pacific Link Housing Ltd – who will deliver 4 new social homes in Cessnock
  • St George Community Housing Ltd – who will deliver 10 new social homes in Sydney
  • St Vincent de Paul Housing – who will deliver 7 new social homes in Griffith
  • YWCA Australia – who will deliver 10 new social homes in Lavington

In 2023, the Federal Government allocated $610.1 million of its $2 billion SHAF to NSW, allowing the Minns Labor Government to provide hundreds of new and refurbished social homes for people in need during a housing crisis.

Homes NSW is investing this funding through a range of projects including returning homes to use and building new homes in partnership with Aboriginal and community housing providers.

Almost 50 of the new SHAF homes are now complete and are already housing over 70 residents in Albury, Gunnedah and the Central Coast.

The last eight SHAF projects are commencing this year. For more information visit: https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/housing/social-housing-accelerator-fund-shaf.html

NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said:

“Everyone deserves to live with the safety and security of a roof over their head. We know the housing crisis is hitting communities hard, and that access to affordable housing is a key part of the issue.

“That’s why we are getting on with the job of delivering new social and affordable homes right across the state, working closely with community housing providers and the federal government to make sure we are pulling every lever available.

“With almost 50 homes already delivered and 211 more social and affordable homes in the pipeline, this funding is making a real difference for the people and families of NSW who need it most.”

Workers Compensation Exposure Draft released

The Minns Labor Government has today released an Exposure Draft for a Bill as part of its ongoing consultation to protect the workers compensation system into the future.

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has referred the Exposure Draft to a parliamentary inquiry to further examine and seek feedback on reform options.

Rounds of formal consultation began in March and an Exposure Draft’s release marks the next step in that process.

The NSW Government is committed to modernising the workers compensation system to ensure it is sustainable for future generations to rely on.

Reform proposals recognise that workplace health and safety and workers compensation laws are failing to both prevent psychological injuries and to treat those with psychological injuries quickly.

Under the current system, only 50 per cent of workers with a psychological injury are returning to work within a year. The rate is 95 per cent for workers with a physical injury.

And the system currently spends seven times more on keeping an injured worker away from the workplace than it spends on getting them healthy and back on the job.

NSW must have workplace health and safety laws, and a workers compensation system, that put prevention ahead of compensation as a response to psychological safety.

The status quo is failing workers and failing employers, who face premiums soaring by a forecast 36 per cent over the next three years if nothing is done.

The Government will not be adopting a final position on workers compensation reform until the community has had a chance to have its say. This Exposure Draft is intended to provide a starting point for the next phase of conversations and to highlight the scale of the challenges the scheme is facing.

The Standing Committee on Law and Justice in the Legislative Council will hold the inquiry.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said:

“We must ensure that NSW has a workers compensation system for future generations to rely upon.

“The status quo is failing workers and it’s failing businesses.

“I encourage people to read the Exposure Draft for themselves and examine proposals to protect this system.”

Minister for Industrial Relations Sophie Cotsis said:

“The Minns Labor Government is committed to strengthening a culture of prevention, early intervention, and effective return to work through a series of reforms.

“These include major reforms to SafeWork NSW, such as expanding the psychosocial inspectorate, and industrial relations reforms that establish a ‘stop bullying’ jurisdiction.

“Additionally, we have amended the iCare Act to include a principal objective focused on promoting early and appropriate treatment and care for injury and illness. This aims to optimise recovery, support return to work and daily activities, and ensure a sustainable compensation system.”

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Jihad Dib said:

“The current system was primarily designed to support people who suffered a physical injury at work; it doesn’t do enough to help people experiencing psychological injury to recover and return to work.

“We welcome feedback on these proposals aimed at modernising the system and supporting people with serious injury.”

First look at the redeveloped Cowra Hospital’s new inpatient rooms

An innovative prototype room of the new and enhanced inpatient rooms to be delivered as part of the $110.2 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment has been unveiled, which is giving staff a hands-on opportunity to test out its features.

Featuring an ensuite bathroom, the planned colour scheme, and equipment staff will use when the redevelopment is complete, the prototype room lets staff experience the design, technology and functionality of the new hospital spaces, as construction for the project continues.

The redevelopment once complete, will include a mix of single and double inpatient rooms, including multiple single rooms with access to a balcony. All inpatient rooms will have ensuite bathrooms, as well as a lounge area for families and carers.

The $110.2 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment has been shaped by feedback from staff and the community throughout planning and design phase which has led to improved access, more onsite parking, new landscaped areas, and larger windows.

Health services are continuing to operate during construction, with the new hospital on track for completion at the end of 2025.

When complete, the new hospital building will provide a modern and purpose-built health facility for the region and will include:

  • ​an emergency department
  • a general medical and surgery inpatient ward
  • a peri-operative service
  • a maternity unit with a dedicated nursery
  • ambulatory care
  • a dental clinic
  • renal dialysis
  • oncology
  • Community Health and Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services
  • the hospital’s first CT scanner.

Construction on the Cowra Hospital is well under way with work for the façade, internal fit out, and landscaping progressing.

For more information on the project, visit:

https://www.cowrahospitalredevelopment.health.nsw.gov.au

Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:

“Our rural and regional communities, including the community of Cowra, deserve purpose-built and modern facilities to meet their present and future health needs.

“The feedback from the staff tours of the prototype room has already been extremely positive.

“The hospital has been designed in close collaboration with the community to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and staff.”

NSW Government Spokesperson for Cootamundra, Stephen Lawrence MLC:

“It’s great to see local staff and clinicians having the opportunity to test out and provide feedback on the enhanced inpatient rooms planned for the redevelopment.

“The Cowra Hospital redevelopment will feature enhanced facilities that will significantly improve care and better support staff, patients and the community.

“The Cowra Hospital Redevelopment team is continuing to work with the community and hospital staff wherever possible to deliver a health facility tailored to the needs of the community it serves.”