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Community Pushes for Detox Facility in Tamworth

The petition says a local inpatient unit would ease pressure on support services and cut waits of 12 weeks or more for help.

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The push for a specialised rehabilitation centre in Tamworth has ramped up, with a local M-P launching an e-petition. Community advocates say a centre is needed in the city, with the closest in-patient facilities currently hours away.

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Community pushes for detox facility in Tamworth

The push for a specialised rehabilitation centre in Tamworth has ramped up, with a local M-P launching an e-petition. Community advocates say a centre is needed in the city, with the closest in-patient facilities currently hours away.

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'Addiction doesn't tell time': petition push to re-purpose Banksia House as detox centre

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson fights for a local detox centre after community calls. Learn why the proposed Banksia House refit is facing funding hurdles.

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northerndailyleader.com.au broke the news on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
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