The Medical Association is urging the need to focus on training a local health service workforce in Western Australia, rather than relying on foreign workers.
They highlight the significant number of migrant workers currently filling positions in the state’s healthcare system.
The association is calling on both the government and opposition to prioritize training Australians to address workforce shortages and achieve self-sufficiency in healthcare.
The ongoing shortage of health workers, including nurses and emergency support services, has become a major issue in the election campaign.
In addition to the staffing crisis, Western Australians are facing challenges related to the rising cost of healthcare, with reports suggesting that many have been forced to forgo medical treatments and certain medications.
