After-hours pharmacy promised

Key points

• A Labor government re-election would see $1.7 million allocated to enhance after-hours healthcare on the Bellarine Peninsula. Currently, emergency services are available at University Hospital Geelong and the Belmont Urgent Care Clinic, but no after-hours pharmacy exists.
• Epichealth in Ocean Grove offers late-night GP consultations, while Direct Chemist Outlet Curlewis operates extended hours. Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant emphasised the importance of local access to medications and health advice, aiming to reduce travel for residents.
• The proposed pharmacy would address this gap, providing essential services closer to home.