COOKE WELCOMES CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR COOTAMUNDRA ELECTORATE TRESILLIAN CENTRES
- Steph Cooke MP
- Jun 20
- 2 min read
Friday, 20 June 2025
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has today welcomed the continued investment in regional maternity and family care, confirmed in the 2025–26 NSW Budget.
The NSW Government funding package includes support to maintain seven Tresillian regional family care centres, five Tresillian2U mobile vans, and vital residential beds at Macksville Hospital.
“This is fantastic news for families across the Cootamundra electorate and beyond,” Ms Cooke said.
“This funding ensures that local parents will continue to have access to trusted support through Tresillian’s Day Service Centre in Cowra and Satellite Service in Narrandera.”
“Whether it’s sleep, feeding or postnatal care, Tresillian provides life-changing support to families when they need it most.”
“Everyone deserves access to high-quality health care close to home, especially in rural and regional areas. This funding means families can receive expert help without the added stress of travelling long distances.”
“When parents feel overwhelmed and need a helping hand, the idea of travelling to a larger centre to access support can be a significant barrier,” Ms Cooke said.
“Hundreds of local families have benefited from the Tresillian Day Service Centre since its official opening two years ago. The addition of Gidget House in April this year goes a step further in ensuring mum, dad, and bub have access to the support they need.”
Ms Cooke said the first 2000 days of a child’s life, from conception to age five, shape lifelong health, learning and wellbeing.
“It’s during these early years that the right support can make the biggest difference. Investment in early parenting and perinatal care is one of the most powerful things we can do to build stronger, healthier rural and regional communities,” she said.
Ms Cooke said the funding builds on the strong foundation laid by the former Coalition Government, which in the 2021–22 Budget allocated $12.2 million to establish Tresillian outpatient centres across regional NSW, including the Cowra service.
“This investment recognises the critical role that Tresillian and local maternity services play in the health and wellbeing of regional families.”
Tresillian CEO Robert Mills welcomed the NSW Government’s continued investment in regional services.
“Tresillian is committed to providing more services for families in rural and regional areas, close to home in their local communities,” Mr Mills said.
“This accessible service model is focused on achieving optimal child health and wellbeing outcomes while building parents’ confidence,” he said.
