Extra support for children suffering from hearing loss has been offered in Labor's first new policy announcement of the federal election campaign.
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The opposition on Sunday announced a collaboration with the Shepherd Centre, a non-profit designed to help hearing-impaired children and their families.
The package will include three new centres providing access to services will be built, including one in a key Tasmanian seat Labor has in its sights.
It will also include $1.5 million towards developing online platform - providing training in speech and communication, life skills, and emotional resilience - to supplement on-the-ground care.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese said the online program would particularly benefit children in regional and rural communities.
"Kids with hearing loss deserve the best possible start in life and the best possible care and support, no matter where they live," he said.
"A Labor government will ensure our kids are looked after, whether through digital or on-the-ground support services. No child will be left behind."
A $2.5 million Shepherd Centre - for children in need of intensive clinical support - will also be constructed at Oran Park in western Sydney, while another two to be built in Tasmania at the same cost.
One will be located in Launceston, in the key marginal seat of Bass, held by Liberal MP Bridget Archer on a wafer-thin majority.
Labor health spokesman said the centres provided "vital care" to children, including those with communication difficulties from conditions like autism.
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Mr Butler accused the federal government of "ignoring" gaps in health care.
"For too long, some kids have missed out just because they live in the wrong area," he said.
"The Morrison government has ignored these gaps for too long. Labor will listen to families, and we will make sure support is received where it is needed the most."