Australian gov’t announces ‘Hospital Rescue Plan’ in Queensland

It aims to deliver 2,600 extra hospital beds across the state.

The Australian government has announced a new plan to deliver three new hospitals, a new cancer centre, and 10 major hospital expansions across Queensland.

The ‘Hospital Rescue Plan’ aims to deliver 2,600 extra hospital beds across the state.

This includes at least 600 new beds and a new hospital at the Gold Coast in Coomera, along with 210 new beds and an expansion for Redcliffe Hospital.

“We promised easier access to health services and we’re delivering it with the Hospital Rescue Plan,” Premier Crisafulli said.  

“This record investment into our hospitals will help heal the Queensland Health Crisis and deliver more hospitals,” Crisafulli added.