Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce PROJECTS in the Redlands Coast offer significant opportunities for job creation in the health sector in a variety of ways.
The development of new healthcare facilities and expansions, including hospitals, aged care centres, and medical clinics, provides direct employment for a wide range of professionals such as doctors, nurses, allied health staff and administrative personnel.
As the region continues to grow, the demand for aged care and disability support services increases, creating additional roles for carers, therapists and support workers.
Similarly, wellness and preventative health initiatives, such as mental health hubs, fitness programs and allied health precincts, offer employment opportunities for counsellors, physiotherapists and wellness coaches, all contributing to the overall well-being of the community.
Furthermore, collaborations between local TAFE, and healthcare providers play a crucial role in providing education and training programs that ensure a steady pipeline of skilled health workers ready for employment in the region.
The Redland Hospital Expansion includes several funded projects that will work towards helping enhance healthcare services and create new job opportunities in the region.
Rebecca Young shared some insights at the Chamber of Commerce event recently about projects at the Redlands Hospital.
Projects include:
l A new multi-level carpark, that is completed.
l A new 28-bed modular ward that was completed in October 2023.
l Stage 1 Expansion: A new 37-bed facility with intensive care and inpatient units, consisting of 25 ward beds on level 1 and 12 intensive care beds on level 2 – scheduled for completion in early 2025.
l Stage 2, Tranche 1: A new 43-bed mental health facility that will expand the current mental health capacity by 20 beds.
It was highlighted by Hub 68’s David Richards that data reveals that 37.2 per cent of the city’s population has a long-term health condition, compared to the Queensland average of 32.9 per cent.
Projections show that by 2041, 47.4 per cent of the city’s population will be aged 50- plus, significantly higher than the Queensland average of 38.5 per cent.
This demographic shift will bring about a shortfall of healthcare resources, including 350 private beds, 33-day surgery beds, and 1561 aged care beds by 2041.
The introduction of a 24/7 urgent care facility at Hub 68 is expected to ease the pressure on public emergency services as the community grows and ages.
The proximity of new healthcare infrastructure at Hub 68, connection to existing facilities promotes synergies, while the separation of services will help alleviate pressure on the road network.
We note it has not yet been approved for this to go ahead.
Healthcare expansions in the Redlands Coast will boost jobs and support local businesses.
