The Federal Government has announced funding to continue the South Burnett’s McGrath Breast Care Nurse for another four years.
The funding for the Kingaroy-based service is part of $20.5 million for MsGrath Breast Care Nurses across Australia announced by the Federal Government on Wednesday.
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said the funding would “bolster the valuable work carried out by the McGrath Breast Care Nurses”.
“The tyranny of distance between home and treatment is acutely felt for rural patients and this funding will go a long way to support and care for women fighting breast cancer across Maranoa,” he said.
“McGrath Breast Care Nurses are specially trained and their support extends from patient care to their families and carers – starting from diagnosis and continuing throughout treatment.
“The role these nurses play in a patient’s treatment involves being the main liaison between the patients and specialists, who coordinate their treatment and I can only imagine this role would be invaluable during a very difficult time.”
