Facing up to Medicare call

RESIDENTS are begging for it.
But there is no confirmation that the Australian Government will bring a Medicare office to Pakenham.
The Pakenham–Berwick Gazette’s Facebook page went into overdrive this week, with residents overwhelmingly stating they needed Medicare in town.
But the Department of Human Services says it is yet to make a decision to bring the service to the area.
“Options for how to improve access to Australian Government services in Pakenham are being considered, however there has been no decision or announcement made as yet,” a government spokesman said.