Federal Health Minister commits funding to numerous Victorian health clinics

The Albanese Government has stepped up to help fund several health clinics in Victoria.

Seven Medicare Urgent Care Clinics were in funding limbo, but Federal Health Minister Mark Butler told Tom Elliott said it was vital they remained opened.

“These (clinics) are really there for a kid breaking their arm or being injured at Saturday sport,” he said on 3AW Mornings.

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“They need to be seen urgently, but you don’t need a fully equipped hospital.”