Pramana Medical Centre in Gosnells has been honoured with the title of “Medicare Champion” at a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra last week, as part of the Stronger Medicare Awards.
Celebrating Medicare’s 40th birthday, the awards honoured twenty of the nation’s “finest health professionals and health teams,” including individuals, practices, health centres, and multidisciplinary teams working across all areas of primary care services.
As just one of two medical centres in WA to receive the honour, Pramana Medical Centre was recognised for its innovative healthcare model, including weekly home visits and support for vulnerable patients.
Federal Member for Burt Matt Keogh praised the work of Pramana in providing healthcare to vulnerable communities in the local area.
“As one of two Western Australian medical centres to be receive awards, I’m so proud to have the opportunity to have been there on the night to personally congratulate Dr Priya Krishnan, and her team on the well-deserved win – and introduce them to the Prime Minister,” Mr Keogh said.
“The team at Pramana go above and beyond each and every day, providing holistic support for vulnerable patients in our community, including First Nations and CALD patients.”
Serving vulnerable communities, including Indigenous Australians, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), individuals experiencing homelessness, and people with disability, Pramana Medical Centre said they overcome traditional care barriers through culturally sensitive, trauma-informed practices that address both medical and social health needs.
“Our mission is to deliver healthcare without barriers and take a unique approach to Aboriginal Health in a mainstream setting,” a spokesperson for Pramana said.
Speaking at the award ceremony last week, Federal Minister for Health Mark Butler praised the dedication of all healthcare workers in Australia.
“Our nation is so privileged to have so many selfless, dedicated, caring and innovative health care workers, who turn up every day to keep their patients healthy and out of hospitals,” Mr Butler said.
