Honourable Tim Nicholls, Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, who spoke at the event, said: “The opening of the Altiva Health and GenesisCare radiation therapy centre in the rapidly growing Redcliffe and Moreton Bay community is an important milestone, as cancer patients can now receive their radiation therapy closer to home. The Crisafulli Government is also investing in the region through our Hospital Rescue Plan and record $35.5 billion health budget, to make it easier for Queenslanders to access health services where they need it. At Redcliffe Hospital, we’re delivering 255 new beds, expanded maternity services, additional operating theatres and improvements for patient and staff safety. Our investment into health services, along with facilities such as this, highlight the importance of collaboration to strengthen vital health services for local communities.”
More than 35,000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with cancer each year, most commonly with prostate, melanoma and breast cancers1. Modelling suggests that almost half of Australians (48.3%) diagnosed with cancer would benefit from radiation therapy2.
Allamanni identified a unique opportunity to deliver a much-needed healthcare facility on the 4,500-square-metre Altiva Health site. Its vision was to create a medical centre that goes beyond traditional healthcare delivery, bringing world-class, high-quality services together with a focus on better outcomes for patients.
“With one tenancy still available, there is an opportunity for another healthcare provider to further complement the centre’s services and support convenient, connected care for patients across the Redcliffe Peninsula,” said Ms Monnier.
