- The Crisafulli Government has delivered a new health hub in Maroochydore, co-locating crucial oral health and BreastScreen services under one roof.
- The $6.3 million purpose-built facility features six dental treatment chairs and advanced equipment to improve oral health care for the Sunshine Coast's growing community.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering health services when Queenslanders need them, and a fresh start for Queensland.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering for the Sunshine Coast, with a new $6.3 million purpose-built health hub bringing together vital services under one roof, including a state-of-the-art Oral Health Service and BreastScreen Queensland.
It is one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland, by providing easier access to health services across the State.
The addition of BreastScreen Queensland enhances access to free, early-detection breast cancer screening, encouraging more women to attend regular check-ups.
The former Labor Government left Queensland in a Health Crisis, with the elective surgery waitlist and ambulance ramping rates increasing year-on-year over their decade of decline.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said this new facility on Sixth Avenue in Maroochydore would provide much-needed oral health and breast screen services for the Sunshine Coast's community.
"One year ago Queenslanders voted in the Crisafulli Government, demanding a fresh start after Labor's decade of decline," Mr Nicholls said.
"This impressive new health hub in Maroochydore is another example of the Crisafulli Government's commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare services for every Queenslander, no matter where they live."
Sunshine Coast Health Chief Executive Dr Peter Gillies said the new oral clinic includes six modern dental chairs, giving the hub the capacity to look after up to 12,000 more patients every year, if fully staffed.
"Oral health appointments can be daunting for some people, so we wanted to create a space that helps patients feel comfortable and supported from the moment they arrive," Dr Gillies said.
"Last year, 24,500 people were treated across the region in a Sunshine Coast Health dental facility. Oral health plays a critical role in overall health, and this new service will ensure our community has the care and support they need in a modern setting."
The new hub will also offer a BreastScreen Queensland service, improving access to life-saving breast screening for women right across the Sunshine Coast.
Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security and Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the Sixth Avenue facility will encourage even more women to make the time to have their regular two-yearly breast screen.
"Over 8,000 women were screened at Sunshine Coast Health's Maroochydore service throughout 2024. It's their most popular screening service, and I think locals are going to appreciate the convenience of this new location," Ms Simpson said.
"If it has been a while since your last breast screen, now is the perfect time to book an appointment and visit our new Maroochydore facility," Ms Simpson said.
