A $95 million academy of health sciences will be built in Rockhampton.
It’s set to train the next generation of regional health workers- and fast track school students into careers in medicine.
While located in Central Queensland, the academy will train health workers for across the state in regional and rural areas.
The government says the Health Sciences Academy will provide students in Years 10 to 12 with the opportunity to pursue their passion for healthcare through vocational education, training opportunities, and tertiary pathways.
They say it will enable aspiring doctors, nurses, paramedics, and allied health professionals to get a head start by gaining knowledge and skills in their chosen health career, while they complete their secondary schooling close to home.
Member for Rockhampton Donna Kirkland said the Government was delivering easier access to health services for Central Queensland.
“Whether it’s hospital upgrades, the world-class health services academy or mental health services, the Crisafulli Government is delivering what Labor couldn’t – better healthcare closer to home,” Mrs Kirkland said.
Member for Keppel Nigel Hutton said the investment was a major step forward for health services in Central Queensland.
“The Health Sciences Academy will open pathways for students right across Central Queensland, and help them into vital healthcare roles on the frontline throughout the region,” Mr Hutton said.
Also set for Rocky – a new Cardiac Hybrid Theatre at the Rockhampton Hospital to the tune of 36 million dollars.
