Our healthcare system is at breaking point. As residents of South Australia, we have witnessed the devastating impact of ramping on our community. People are dying while waiting in ambulances, and this is not something we can continue to accept. Ramping has reached record highs with 4500 hours spent ramped, the strain is even more noticeable with individuals presenting to emergency themselves forced to wait up to 16 hours - this is far from normal.

The Facts:

• Record Ramping of 4500 Hours
• Elective Surgeries Cancelled Over Easter
• A Current Inquest Into the Deaths of Three People From Ramping
• Wait Time Blowouts for Non-life Threatening Treatment

The solution? We need a new hospital equipped with an emergency department and additional beds in the northern suburbs. This will significantly reduce ramping times and ensure that everyone receives the timely care they deserve.

South Australia's population has been steadily increasing over the years, but our healthcare infrastructure has not kept pace (source: Australian Bureau of Statistics). The lack of sufficient medical facilities and resources puts undue strain on existing hospitals, leading to overcrowded emergency departments and increased ramping times.

We urge our government officials to prioritize public health by investing in a new hospital for our community. Let's work together towards a future where no one dies waiting for care they desperately need. Please sign this petition today; your signature could save lives tomorrow.