Cohealth Collingwood to Close Due to Years of Neglect
The cohealth Collingwood community health service will permanently close after years of neglect by the Labor government, despite warnings and pleas for funding.
Local Greens MP Gabrielle de Vietri has repeatedly called for urgent investment to repair and upgrade cohealth's facilities, which provide affordable and accessible care for Collingwood residents.
- Medical services at cohealth Kensington and Fitzroy are also set to shut.
- In 2019, cohealth appealed to the government for help.
- In 2022, cohealth shared footage of water flooding through the building, highlighting the need for funding.
Funding community health prevents visits to the hospital further down the line and has long-term benefits for the community and the healthcare system.
Author's summary: Cohealth Collingwood closes due to neglect.