Lucas HOPE
Independent Candidate For HAMMOND
I am standing to be elected as the Independent Member for Hammond, to bring stronger representation, common-sense leadership, and real accountability too Hammond and the broader South Australia.
My Policies:
Phones in Homes – Reduce abuse in state care
Murray Bridge Hospital Upgrade – Modern facilities, 24/7 doctor coverage
Mannum Paramedics – Paid staff to support volunteers
Slow Vehicle Lanes – Safer travel on Strathalbyn roads
Intersection of Doom (Monarto) – Road-train friendly roundabout, safer traffic flow
Murray Bridge
Strathalbyn
Langhorn Creek
Wellington
Mannum
Tungkillo
Monarto
Palmer
Callington
We have got this!!!!!
Upgrade and expansion of the Murray Bridge Hospital.
Murray Bridge is recognised as a growing urban centre, yet its hospital is struggling to meet modern healthcare standards. Our community deserves 24-hour doctor coverage, updated facilities, and the capacity to treat major cases locally — reducing the need to travel to Adelaide for urgent care. Upgrading the hospital will not only improve health outcomes but also create a local healthcare hub capable of meeting our region’s future needs. This is about more than bricks and mortar — it’s a commitment to putting the health of Murray Bridge residents first.
Paid Paramedics for Mannum.
From November 2025, Strathalbyn will have a newly rebuilt ambulance station and 12 paid paramedics — enough to staff one permanent crew. While this is a welcome improvement, it still relies on volunteers to cover second call-outs or peak demand. Mannum, however, remains without any paid paramedics at all, leaving a growing community and major tourist destination dependent entirely on volunteers. This is not good enough. We need Mannum’s first paid ambulance crew to deliver 24/7 guaranteed coverage, ensuring that both river towns have timely, life-saving care when every second counts.
Hopeline Phones – Protecting Children in State Care.
What I have seen in some care homes and within the community does not reflect this electorate’s values — and it is unacceptable to have children in such situations. As a former residential care youth worker, I know the dangers of silence. The Hopeline Phones policy calls for fixed-line, tamper-proof phones in every residential care home, giving children 24/7 private access to Kids Helpline, emergency services, and child protection authorities. These phones would remove the need to ask permission from potential abusers just to call for help. This is about restoring dignity, safeguarding our most vulnerable, and ensuring that every child in care can be heard, believed, and protected.
Fixing the “Intersection of Doom” at Monarto &
Slow Vehicle turn out lanes at Strathalbyn.
The junction of Old Princes Highway, Schenscher Road, and Ferries McDonald Road at Monarto South — known locally as the “Intersection of Doom” — remains dangerous despite a $459,902 taxpayer-funded upgrade in 2014. Stop signs, turn lanes, and lighting have not eliminated the risk, and traffic volumes continue to rise. It’s time for a smarter, safer, and more cost-effective solution: a compact roundabout that will slow vehicles, improve sight lines, and protect lives without blowing half a million dollars of public money. Our community deserves a fix that works — and one that doesn’t break the bank.
Monthly community catch-ups
Each month I host a Community Catch-Up—pop around for a chat and raise any issues. We’ll invite local council and federal reps to hear things first-hand. Dates and locations will be posted ahead of time; if you can’t make it, send something through and I’ll include it.
