Latrobe Council

Latrobe Council has been involved in discussions and forums over past months and has made a submission to the Minister outlining our position and concerns. We eagerly await the release of the final report and plans for restructure of the provision of health services in Tasmania. Latrobe Council has deliberately avoided becoming a contributor to the... political and public debates that have raged over past months but has worked quietly and diligently in an attempt to ensure the Mersey remains a cornerstone in the delivery of health services in the region and across the state. We clearly understand that not every regional health facility can provide or sustain the provision of specialist services in all facets of health care but we are unequivocal in our support for the retention of 24 hour Accident and Emergency services at the Mersey Community Hospital and in each of the other three regional hospitals," reiterated Mayor Freshney.Read More