The community push to build a better Banksia mental health unit at Tamworth hospital will be heard in parliament next week.
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More than 13,000 people signed a petition calling for the redevelopment.
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson lodged the petition on Tuesday.
“I was very proud to be able to lodge this petition,” Mr Anderson said.
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“I want to thank the Tamworth Mental Health Carers Support Group facilitator Di Wyatt and her dedicated team as well as every community member that signed the petition.
“It clearly shows that the community is right behind this project and I am determined to see this mental health facility upgraded.
“Planning is the next step and a really important part of that process is community consultation.
“I want to ensure that occurs through the Tamworth Mental Health Carers Support Group.
I am proud to say we have the very best staff, now I want to see a facility to match.
- Kevin Anderson
“I want our communities involved.
“I know there is incredible work being done by dedicated staff in the existing unit and we need to support them as well as the patients who are acutely unwell and need treatment.
“They need the very best environment to assist them in their recovery.
“I am proud to say we have the very best staff, now I want to see a facility to match,” Mr Anderson said.
The petition with be discussed on the floor of the NSW State Parliament on Thursday March 15.
