Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the volunteers of Street Side Medics for their work supporting Australians experiencing homelessness, pledging continued federal support for the organisation’s mission.
Speaking at the Street Side Medics fundraising gala, Albanese acknowledged the presence of distinguished guests, including Her Excellency the Governor of New South Wales and former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and highlighted the organisation’s growth since its founding in 2020 by Dr Daniel Nour.
The Prime Minister Albanese said:
“The volunteer doctors, nurses and social workers – the heartbeat of this great organisation – are making sure the most vulnerable in our community don’t fall through the cracks.”
The Prime Minister noted the barriers people experiencing homelessness face in accessing healthcare, from lack of health education to distrust of the system, and praised Street Side Medics for breaking down those barriers through daily medical care including immunisations, pathology, nutritional advice and minor surgeries.
PM Albanese also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling homelessness, highlighting the $2.6 million in federal funding over four years for Street Side Medics, as well as broader initiatives under the $9.3 billion, five-year National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness, which aims to support states and territories in delivering homelessness services and building 55,000 social and affordable homes.
“This is a tribute to the hard work of a dedicated organisation focused on lifting people up, and should be a source of immense pride,” Albanese said.
“The work you do together is one of the greatest examples of the Australian tradition of giving back, and it is one that I am proud to support tonight – and into the future.”
The gala marked a new chapter for Street Side Medics, which recently expanded into Victoria and is now taking its mission nationwide, aiming to provide healthcare and social support to more Australians in need.
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