Emma Comer (Petrie, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I recently had the privilege to join Dan, Vera, DJ and the team at Musicare in Clontarf to see the phenomenal work that they do for children and young people with disabilities. Musicare is the world's first creative arts program of its kind. It's uniquely tailored to each individual and their goal, and I got to see firsthand just how powerful music can be to help children with disabilities to learn, grow and make some positive connections. It was clear to see that the team are working tirelessly, and they're making a real difference to these young kids' lives.

I got to go in there and meet some more of the team, see their facilities and see their equipment. A lot of the people working there are musicians or producers, and they're connecting with these young people in a way that these young people haven't been connected with. I'll be joining them in the coming weeks to be a guest on their podcast, and they've asked me to DJ assess, so I'll be getting out there and supporting a great cause. Maybe tune in and you might see some hidden talents!

I also want to turn this chamber's attention to the brand new urgent care clinic in Deception Bay. It has absolutely been amazing. My team and I have been out there talking to the electorate and knocking on doors to make sure that people know that there's this facility close by to home and available when they need the help. It's on Bailey Road in Deception Bay. It's also a part of a fully bulk-billed GP clinic, and the response from the community has been so strong and so passionate.

I want to share some of the things that have come through from the local community. Here are some of the reviews the locals have provided me. Nicole, who visited the urgent care clinic with her four-year-old, said, 'We were seen quickly and did not feel like we were being rushed through for the next person.' Mark and his wife said they had a wonderful experience at this clinic just a month ago. Daniel said he received fantastic service from really nice doctors and nurses who helped him straightaway. He couldn't be happier with the help that they gave him. Corinne let me know that she went there with a shoulder injury and had no wait time and would recommend this centre a hundred per cent. These are just some of the testimonials that show that our investment into affordable health care is making a big difference to Petrie locals. We promised to deliver this urgent care clinic and we did it.

I would never say that the job is done. I want to ensure that everyone in the community of Petrie is able to go see a GP for free with bulk-billing or is able to go to an urgent care clinic. Whether they go to the urgent care clinic in Deception Bay or the urgent care clinic in Murrumba or go further south to Kedron, locals can access the health care they need, when they need it, close to home.

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