The Batemans Bay community is being given its first look at the new $20 million Batemans Bay Community Health Service, with the master plan unveiled today for the enhanced health service.
Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said existing land on the Batemans Bay Hospital on Pacific Street will be redeveloped, providing the optimal location for the new facility which will deliver a modern, integrated, and convenient healthcare service for the local community.
“Everyone should be able to access quality healthcare, no matter where they live,” Minister Park said.
“Enhancing the accessibility and delivery of healthcare across regional NSW is a core ministerial priority.
“The Batemans Bay Community Health master plan is an exciting step forward in our commitment to strengthen health services across the NSW south coast, which will provide the community with access to tailored healthcare in the right setting.
“The new community health service will be located close to the recently opened Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, providing easy access between the two services.”
Batemans Bay Community Health Service is being designed to meet the region’s unique healthcare needs and provide improved local access to a range of services, including:
• Allied health services
• Child, youth and family services
• Women’s health and sexual Health services
• Primary health care services such as community nursing, wound management and palliative care
• Aboriginal Health
• Community mental health and drug and alcohol services.
Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Dr Michael Holland said Batemans Bay Health Service staff, clinicians, and the Southern NSW Local Health District have provided valuable input to help inform the planning of the new service.
“We are now encouraging the Batemans Bay community to view the latest plans and provide their feedback via our online survey, or attend a drop-in session to help shape the new facility as planning and design continues in 2024,” Dr Holland said.
Community information sessions will be held at:
• Tuesday 30 January, 5pm to 7pm, Long Beach Foreshore
• Thursday 1 February, 4pm to 6pm, Village Centre, Batemans Bay
• Friday 2 February 9am to 12pm, corner Beach Road and Edward Road, Batehaven
Mr Park said the Batemans Bay Hospital will continue to operate and provide healthcare services for the community, while Batemans Bay Community Health and the $260 million new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is being built.
“Batemans Bay Community Health is being planned and designed to integrate and support the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, to provide the community with greater access to care, closer to home,” Mr Park said.
The new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will mean more patients can be treated closer to home at a higher level of service, reducing the need to travel out of the area for care.
