Trish Cook (Bullwinkel, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

'Five little monkeys jumping on a bed; one fell off and bumped his head.' We all know the rhyme, but, for a family in my electorate recently, this classic childhood mishap became very real last Sunday afternoon when their little monkey took a tumble and ended up with a nasty gash on his forehead. But the panic didn't last long because, luckily for this little monkey, his mum knew exactly where to go—the new Mundaring Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. It officially opened its doors just last month and already has had 530 presentations. They didn't have to face a crowded emergency department or wait for a simple procedure. They walked straight in and were seen immediately. A bit of medical glue to the forehead and a 'brave' sticker later, they were back home. But the story doesn't end there. Just a week later, the same mum found herself back at the clinic, but this time with her husband, who had been struck down by a severe viral illness and who also received prompt attention.

This is the beauty of the Mundaring Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. It's a game changer for our community for three reasons: it's fully bulk-billed, so families don't have to dip into their wallets; extended hours; and no appointments or referrals necessary. It's making life easier, cheaper and safer for every little monkey and their parents in my electorate.