Addressing Leeton's doctor shortage

The Leeton-based Campaigners for Regional Equality is using the Federal election to spark conversation around the issue of the town's shortage of doctors.

Campaign for rural equality

Yesterday around 100 people filled the auditorium at Yanco Club for the public forum about services at Leeton Hospital.

It's been remarkable to see what happens when a post on social media in January gains traction. People recognised their own experiences weren't isolated.

In response we've seen a campaign promise for capital investment in the Hospital and, this week, Murrumbidgee Local Health District have created a role called a Career Medical Officer.

There's still a long way to go to restore the decade-long decline in services but it's been really incredible to see what a small group of people can achieve in a relatively short amount of time.