One of eight new regional facilities for neurological wellness is set to be delivered on the Sunshine Coast by 2027.
Dubbed ‘neuro wellness hubs’ by the state government, their aim is to improve access to community services, support and resources closer to home.
The Caloundra hub would form part of the government’s $10.45m investment in neurological healthcare to provide community-based support for Queenslanders living with neurological conditions.
In addition to Caloundra, the hubs would be delivered in Townsville, Toowoomba, the northern Gold Coast, Rockhampton, Ipswich, Mackay and the Wide Bay region.
The locations were determined through a detailed needs assessment, which considered hospitalisation rates, service demand, the local prevalence of various neurological conditions and gaps in access to allied health and neurorehabilitation services.
They will operate in partnership with community-based organisations to complement the care provided by specialists and GPs.
Care would be tailored to provide personalised therapies and peer support groups with services designed to meet local needs.
Procurement for the hubs will begin mid-year with contracts expected to be awarded by the end of June and delivery scheduled for 2027.
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Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said the Crisafulli Government was delivering easier access to health services.
“These hubs will provide a central space for people living with neurological conditions to access the right support, information and services, when they need them,” Minister Nicholls said.
“By partnering with community organisations, we’re building a more connected system that better responds to the needs of Queenslanders living with a neurological condition.”
