Chris Crewther (Dunkley, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I certainly can't match the previous member's singing efforts there. From August this year, residents in south-east Melbourne will have access to a first-of-its-kind drug-and-alcohol treatment centre. The treatment centre is part of an Australian government National Ice Action Strategy funding package for drug-and-alcohol addiction services across South-East Melbourne, including Frankston and Mornington in my own electorate. The 16-week intensive drug and alcohol rehabilitation program is open to adults. This format includes individual and group sessions as well. The treatment program in Frankston will be run by Peninsula Health. This will be the first of its kind in Victoria. Family, friends and health professionals will be able to call the intake number during business hours for information and to be referred to the drug-and-alcohol treatment program. This program will be fantastic for my electorate because my constituents will receive access to the services they need to get better. This resource is supported by initial funding of $1.5 million from the federal government, with further funding to follow. I have been fighting for additional resources for treatment and rehabilitation since my election, and I'm very proud to deliver on this commitment for my electorate.