A total of 86% of respondents are satisfied or very satisfied with the provision of health and community services in the community. 7% of respondents were neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 4% were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied and 2% did not answer the question.
Figure 23: How satisfied are you with the provision of Health and Community Services (including GP, medical services, home care, home help such as gardening and shopping) in the Shire of Goomalling?
Comments regarding health and community services focused on the provision of medical services and shopping. Many respondents noted the medical services were “excellent” and one respondent noted they were “very satisfied with dental treatment. There was a comment to the effect that the individual was “not happy with the way the hospital is being run.”
An individual commenting on shopping, notes their desire for “more farmers markets with fresh produce and homemade products.” There is a comment regarding the dissatisfaction with the quality of produce available at the local IGA and the lack of accessibility to the Chemist due a heavy sliding door. General comments praise the amenities available in the Shire and people’s opinion that “most [are] adequately catered for.”
Respondents were also asked if they were aware of allied health or homecare services in the Shire of Goomalling. 79% of respondents were aware of allied health services and only 19% were unaware. A similar response can be seen in awareness of home care services. 71% of respondents were aware of home care services and only 26% were unaware.
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