About this episode

Emmy discusses family healthcare access and recent updates with Ryan Park, NSW Minister for Health.

Navigating healthcare as a parent can feel overwhelming. The endless questions, the waiting lists, the late-night uncertainty about whether something is urgent, and the pressure of knowing when to seek help. In this episode, Emmy sits down with Ryan Park, NSW Minister for Health, for an honest and practical conversation about the changes helping families access care more easily. From urgent care clinics that can help families avoid unnecessary emergency department visits, to virtual care options available in the middle of the night, they unpack what parents need to know when they are trying to make the right call for their child. They also discuss ADHD reforms and the shift towards more support through GPs, the needle-free flu vaccine for children who are terrified of needles and the growing focus on making healthcare more accessible for families. The conversation also explores birth trauma, the new Chief Midwife role and why so many women still feel unheard during one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Ryan also shares more about the Raise It program, which empowers patients and families to speak up when something does not feel right, as well as changes allowing…

People in this episode

Host: Emmy

Guest: Ryan Park

Topics covered

• family health
• healthcare access
• parenting
• ADHD reforms
• birth trauma
• virtual care
• urgent care

Keywords

• healthcare
• parents
• urgent care clinics
• ADHD
• needle-free flu vaccine
• birth trauma
• Raise It program
• UTIs
• virtual care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NSW Minister for Health, Raise It program, pharmacies

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