International Nurses Day was 13 May. I took the opportunity to visit Hoxton Park Community Health Centre with the member for Liverpool, Charishma Kaliyanda, to show our support for community nurses. Community nurses are often under-recognised, and we wanted to acknowledge their hard work and the important contribution they make to the health system. Our nurses in the South Western Sydney Local Health District have been through a tough few years. During the pandemic, community nurses paid regular visits and provided check-ups to locals infected with COVID within their homes. This critically important piece of primary health care ensured that pressure was taken off the strained health system and patients were able to recover in the comfort on their own homes. I thank all community nurses for their commitment and compassion, and a big thankyou for having us for afternoon tea. I also give a special shout-out to A Lazy Daisy Florist for the amazing bouquet of flowers that they prepared for my visit to the health centre.
Hoxton Park Community Health Centre
24 May 2023