Victoria’s health system is caring for more Victorians than ever before.
The Victorian Budget 2026/27 will open and expand more hospitals in growing outer suburbs and regions.
Only Labor backs our health system so Victorians get the quality, affordable care they need.
University Hospital Geelong
The Budget invests $20.3 million to expand services at the paediatric emergency department at the University Hospital Geelong.
This improves access to specialist emergency care for families in Geelong, Bellarine and the Surf Coast.
Hospital can be a daunting place for kids, and this ED is specially designed to support children when they need it.
Labor’s record
We’ve built 11 hospitals and hired 17,000 nurses and midwives because Labor always invests in our health system.
Jess Wilson’s Liberals have a track record of cutting, closing and privatising hospitals.
Now they have an $11.5 billion black hole in their Budget, and that means one thing: cuts to health that hurt.
Only Labor has new solutions to make life easier, safer and more affordable.
Quotes attributable to Premier Jacinta Allan
“From Cranbourne to Werribee to Geelong, we are delivering better care for families in fast growing communities.”
"Labor is investing in great local public hospitals – do the Liberals support it, or will they cut it?"
Quote attributable to Minister for Health Harriet Shing
“Labor is opening and expanding services where they’re needed most, in our growing suburbs and regions.”
“Where the Liberals cut and close, these new and upgraded services will give more Victorians the care they need, closer to home.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Health Infrastructure Melissa Horne
“Our health infrastructure investments are improving care for more Victorians right across the state.”
Quote attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant
“Expanding specialist care at University Geelong Hospital’s dedicated Children’s Emergency Department ensures families across the Bellarine and Greater Geelong region can access the care they need, close to home.”
