Free GPs for the Northern Rivers
The average out of pocket cost to see a GP is now over $40. That’s on top of skyrocketing rents, groceries, petrol and other bills.
It’s no wonder that more than a million Australians delay or forego GP appointments each year due to cost.
It's a disgrace that people are being forced to choose between going to the doctor and affording food or medication for the week.
Big corporations are making billions in profit during this cost of living crisis.
That's why I'll fight for our plan to make GPs free by:
- Tripling the bulk billing incentive for all patients, enabling more existing GPs to offer bulk-billing services
- Establishing 6 Free Local Healthcare Clinics across the Tweed, Byron and Ballina where patients can access free healthcare with a GP, dentist, registered nurse or psychologist at our 6 Free Local Healthcare clinics.
- Implement a 20% increase to Medicare patient rebates for longer appointments, so local GPs can spend more time with patients
Mandy's plan will save the average individual in Richmond up to $1,686 a year in medical bills, while the average household in Richmond could save up to $4,047.
If we keep voting for the same two parties, we can't expect anything to change. If you want free GP visits to become reality, the first step is voting for someone who is fighting for you.