The long-term future of Djerriwarrh Health Services has been bolstered by an injection of more than $10 million of state money, the services’ annual general meeting has been told.
The capital investment to Bacchus Marsh and Melton regional hospital was discussed as re-appointed administrator John Ballard lauded the positive year for the health service.
“It is clear Djerriwarrh has robust clinical governance and processes, systematic training, strong continuing professional development, the right leadership and dedicated staff committed to meeting the needs of our rapidly expanding and increasingly diverse communities,” Dr Ballard said.
Within the $10.6 million investment,
$9 million is going towards the Bacchus Marsh and Melton regional hospital theatre redevelopment and $1.6 million into the completion of stage two of the maternity department refurbishment.
“These important projects will continue to equip the hospital to meet the immediate and medium term care needs of the diverse and growing population it serves,” Dr Ballard said
He said a transformation at the service was a credit to the commitment and professionalism of staff and to chief executive Andrew Freeman and the leadership team.
Mr Freeman said the re-establishment of the Consumer and Diversity Advisory Committee at Djerriwarrh had been vital to rebuilding relationships with clients and the wider community.
Dewi Sherry
