Cook Labor Government investing in Kimberley health services

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will invest more than $30 million in additional health initiatives for the Kimberley, delivering new facilities for local healthcare providers, strengthening drug and alcohol services and expanding renal dialysis capacity in the region.
  • $30.4 million commitment to support better health outcomes in the Kimberley
  • More Aboriginal healthcare, renal dialysis plus drug and alcohol services to benefit locals
  • Builds on WA Labor’s record of investment in Kimberley healthcare

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will invest more than $30 million in additional health initiatives for the Kimberley, delivering new facilities for local healthcare providers, strengthening drug and alcohol services and expanding renal dialysis capacity in the region.

Announced today, WA Labor will invest $11 million towards a new clinic for the Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS), allowing the organisation to offer its vital health and wellbeing services to more people and operate seven days a week. The Albanese Government has also committed funding for the project, delivering a fit for purpose new facility that will replace BRAMS’ 45-year-old clinic.

WA Labor will provide $8.7 million for the Derby Wellness Centre, which will deliver drug and alcohol services, mental health support, family and domestic violence services and aged care and traditional healing on the ground in Derby.

The Cook Labor Government will also invest $2 million in planning for a low to medium detox facility in Broome, to ensure a future facility properly serves the needs of the local community.

A further $8.7 million will be invested to double renal dialysis capacity in Fitzroy Crossing, expanding the unit from four to eight chairs.

Comments attributed to Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:

“Today’s commitment of more than $30 million will future-proof health services in the Kimberley, supporting locals to access the care they need no matter where they live."

“Only the Cook Labor Government will invest in high quality health infrastructure for regional WA.”

Comments attributed to Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna:

“Kimberley health providers do an incredible job delivering high quality healthcare for the local community."

“Today’s commitment of a new clinic for BRAMS, strengthened drug and alcohol services and expanded renal capacity are a testament to WA Labor’s support for the Kimberley.”

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