Kevin Hogan (Page, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Today I would like to acknowledge Dr John Kramer, a well-respected general practitioner from Woolgoolga. Dr Kramer started working in Woolgoolga in 1981, when the town's population was just 1,800, and he has never been tempted to leave. He was recently honoured at the 2016 New South Wales Rural Medical Service Awards for providing 35 years of service to the Woolgoolga community. In this time he recounts many great moments, a baby being delivered at 25 weeks at the surgery and many successful resuscitations. He has a genuine concern and care for his patients.

His passion for delivering quality health care to those who live in Woolgoolga is matched by his dedication to teaching and supervising GPs. He is heavily involved in teaching medical students. He has also spent a lot of time working with students with learning difficulties at Woolgoolga High School. I have to mention his other great passion: trains. His office is filled with much train memorabilia.

On behalf of the Woolgoolga community, I acknowledge and congratulate Dr Kramer for the significant contribution he has made to our community. I thank him for his 35 years of service.