Wagga people welcome 'critically needed' $743 million funding boost to palliative care sector

Andrew Mangelsdorf
Updated June 25 2022 - 8:09pm, first published 6:10pm
Good news: Wagga man Geoff Burch, who lost his wife to cancer in 2021, has welcomed the funding announcement. Picture: Les Smith
Good news: Wagga man Geoff Burch, who lost his wife to cancer in 2021, has welcomed the funding announcement. Picture: Les Smith

The Chair of Wagga's Palliative Care Alliance has welcomed a $743 million palliative care funding boost, but says the sector has been neglected for quite some time.

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Andrew Mangelsdorf

Originally from South Australia, Andrew Mangelsdorf grew up in Victoria before launching his career in Temora, NSW. He also served as a journalist at Lake Cargelligo before making the move to The Daily Advertiser in 2022. Always on the lookout for story ideas, so if you've got one, let me know: andrew.mangelsdorf@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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