New Telehealth Technology Connects Thursday Island Hospital

David Kempton Member for Cook said the Crisafulli Government is delivering easier access to lifesaving care closer to home, with new telehealth technology allowing surgical specialists to be virtually present inside the operating theatre, during emergencies, at Thursday Island Hospital. A specialised high-definition camera, integrated directly into the operating theatre light fixture, enables specialists in […]

Moa Island Health Centre Projects

David Kempton Member for Cook has confirmed that tenders have been called for the redevelopment of the St Paul’s and Kubin community primary health care centres on Moa Island in the Torres Strait.  Funding for the estimated $13.5 million project has been allocated by the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service through the Crisafulli […]

Only Torres Strait Islanders Can Stop the Boats 

David Kempton the Member for Cook has been very vocal about the incursion of foreign illegal fishing vessels in the Torres Strait for some time.   Last week, Mr Kempton travelled to Thursday Island with the Minister for Primary Industries, Tony Perrett and Deputy Director-General and Chief Biosecurity Queensland Officer Dr Rachel Chay to meet with […]