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Emergency Cases Experience Long Ramping Times at Caboolture Hospital

A new report from the Australian Medical Association shows that Caboolture Hospital ranks fifth among public hospitals in Queensland with the worst waiting time for emergency cases, specifically for patients in stretchers from ambulances.

AMA’s 2022 public health report card revealed that the longest waiting time for a patient brought in by an ambulance at Caboolture Hospital was 465 minutes or almost eight hours in August 2021. However, the numbers improved in January 2022 when the median waiting time dropped to 264 minutes or 4.4 hours.

The Performance Data from Queensland Health, on the other hand, indicated that between October to December 2021, Caboolture Hospital had a 20-minute median waiting time for treating Category 3 patients or potentially life-threatening cases, where patients should be seen by a treating doctor or nurse within 30 minutes of arriving.

Yet, transfers off-stretcher within 30 minutes, as well as patients seen within the clinically recommended time frames recommended by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, comprised just 65 per cent of the emergency cases.

1,500 More Beds Needed

AMA Queensland Prof Chris Perry said that Queensland public hospitals have been “performing well overall” in spite of the stretched resources. However, he acknowledged the long waiting times in the emergency departments and said that Queensland needs 1,500 more beds to improve ramping times.

“Our hospitals must run at less than 90 per cent occupancy so there is surge capacity, and Hospital and Health Services must conduct a detailed analysis of patient flow within the hospital and report against that analysis,” Prof Perry said.

“This can work if it is underpinned by strong effective leadership, innovation, and appropriate investment by the State and Federal Governments.”

Caboolture Hospital is currently undergoing major redevelopment that will see the delivery of:

a new five storey Clinical Services Building
a new Multi-Storey Carpark
an expansion and refurbishment program that will enhance and modernise spaces within a number of areas of the existing hospital
the relocation of Building Engineering and Maintenance Services into a new facility

The improvements are expected to address the projected population growth of 51 per cent by 2031. The redevelopment is expected to finish in 2023.

Queensland Health $21-Million Budget Cut for 2022

Meanwhile, Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said that all states, including Queensland, asked for more funding from the Federal Government to improve the services of the public health system. However, the recent Budget Papers indicated a $21-million cut for Queensland public hospitals.

“Queensland hospitals losing federal funding will mean Queenslanders will have to wait longer for the health treatment they deserve,” Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick said.

Caboolture Snakes Rugby Union Club Launches Modified Rugby Program Season

The 2022 season of the GingerCloud Foundation’s Modified Rugby Program Season will start at Caboolture Snakes Rugby Union Club and several rugby union clubs across north and south Brisbane right after Easter!

GingerCloud Foundation has announced that the MRP season will begin on 18 April 2022 and will include one-hour training sessions and Saturday morning games. The games will be held at seven rugby union club venues:

Brothers Rugby Union Club
Norths Rugby Union Club
Wests Bulldogs Rugby Union Club
UQ Bullsharks Rugby Union Club
Souths Rugby Union Club
Easts Rugby Union Club
Caboolture Snakes Rugby Union Club

What is MRP?

The Modified Rugby Program (MRP) is the world’s first touch-only format of rugby union that is designed for young people with learning and perceptual disabilities. MRP allows families with disabilities to participate in a team sport that would otherwise not be accessible to them.

In 2013, GingerCloud Foundation’s co-founders Megan and Anthony Elliott, whose son Max has Autism and language disability, worked with Brothers Rugby Union Club president Ross McLennan to create a simplified version of rugby union so that kids with disabilities could also participate in the sport.

In 2014, MRP was launched at Brothers Junior Rugby Club and has since been rolled out in Brisbane, Redlands, Toowoomba and Townsville, growing into a community of more than 300 participants, 32 teams in 13 clubs across Queensland and the ACT. In 2016, the Modified Rugby Program was endorsed by Rugby Australia as a new division of Rugby in the country.

Key to the success of the program is the Allied Health Framework which, through the help of allied professionals, profiles and matches the young player with a disability with the PlayerMentor who could best provide the support and encouragement on and off-field. These PlayerMentors undergo online leadership training through GingerCloud’s Leadership Program.

MRP is separated into four divisions: MRP Junior (7-14 years old), MRP Colts (14-25 years old), MRP 7’s (Intermediate skill MRP Players) and MRP 7’s+ (Advanced skill MRP Players). Upon joining the program, the new player is automatically assigned to a Junior or Colts (depending on their age) and will be individually matched with a PlayerMentor. They will then be assessed to determine which division would be most appropriate for them.
Interested families are encouraged to register for the MRP Season 2022 by visiting this page or email GCSupport@gingercloud.org to learn more about the program.

Caboolture, Nearby Areas: Where to Go and What to Bring When Evacuating

Here are some options on where to go, along with some tips on preparing an Evacuation Kit, for families in Caboolture and nearby areas that are evacuating and seeking shelter away from flooded homes.

Friends or Family

Brisbane City Council suggests that families consider seeking shelter first at friends’ or relatives’ homes if this is an option and they are in a safe location. If this is not an option, there are several places that people can go when evacuating.

Caboolture Memorial Hall

As of Sunday, 27 Feb 2022, Moreton Bay Regional Council confirmed that the Caboolture Memorial Hall on King Street, the main evacuation centre, is still open but is under significant stress due to the volume of evacuees.

Despite this, the facility will not turn away those who arrive at the Caboolture Memorial Hall.

Watson Park Convention Center in Dakabin

Those who arrive on King Street will eventually be moved to Dakabin.

“We will transfer residents to our Watson Park Convention Centre in Dakabin when it is safe to do so,” the Council stated. “No one will be turned away or left stranded.”

If families evacuating are nearer this location they can forego going to the Caboolture Memorial Hall and proceed to Dakabin.

Other Evacuation Centres

Council has also opened the Dayboro Showgrounds for evacuees who prefer to stay in their caravans, vans, or vehicles. The showground is a kilometre away from the Dayboro Community Hall, another evacuation site.

Other alternative sites include:

EVACUATION CENTRE	ADDRESS
Woodford Memorial Community Hall	103 Archer Street, Woodford
Beachmere Hub	Main Street, Beachmere
Bribie Island Rec Hall	156A First Avenue, Bongaree

Check for Open Evacuation Centres.

Caboolture & Other Moreton Bay Libraries

All Council libraries in the region will open as temporary shelters during normal business hours. Check for Moreton Bay Libraries’ location.

Bring an Evacuation Kit

Evacuees are advised to bring the following items to the temporary shelter:

Mobile phone and charger
Spare clothing
Toiletries
Important documents (e.g. insurance papers, passports, birth certificates, backup of computer files)
Necessary medication and prescriptions
Needs for infants such as formula or nappies
Bedding, pillow, and blankets

Check Weather-Impacted Caboolture Roads

Before heading out, however, the most prudent thing to do is to check for weather-impacted roads to plan alternative routes. Per Council’s advise, residents are discouraged from walking or driving through floodwaters to avoid any risks or accidents. The roads may be filled with potholes as well, due to the high rainfall. Check for road closures.

Caboolture Property Market Continues Fast-Paced Growth

Property values continue to rise in Caboolture, a thriving urban suburb in the Moreton Bay Region approximately 50 kilometres north of Brisbane City. With a number of developments going on, including new, fairly affordable housing options, industry insiders look upon Caboolture as an emerging hotspot, a great option for first-home buyers.

Highlights

The Caboolture property market accelerated with a 23.55 per cent growth for the period between October 2020 to September 2021.
Despite the increase, affordability remains a big attraction for buyers in Caboolture where the median house price is $435,000.
The median unit house price, on the other hand, is at $227,000 after a 21.39 per cent growth from last year.

Caboolture House Price Growth

Data from Property Market Updates showed that Caboolture exhibited a 23.55 per cent median house price growth for the period covering October 2020 to September 2021. The median house price now sits at $435,500, up from $352,5000 in the previous year.

Despite the increase, the value is still below the general median house price for the rest of the capital at $757,000, according to Core Logic. There were 704 houses sold during this period with a fast turnover of 36 days on market. Three and four-bedroom homes were most popular with buyers.

Once a quiet town for retirees and farmers, Caboolture is slowly attracting established couples with children. The suburb’s population has doubled in the last 10 years, with village centres now turning into major shopping hubs with new businesses that provide the residents with all the conveniences they need.

The current market conditions, however, indicate that Caboolture’s housing market is still undersupplied given the demand. Thus, planned future developments that will supply diversified choices for housing to meet different types of household composition and income, should have buyers and investors keeping their eyes peeled in Caboolture.

Caboolture Unit Price Growth

Caboolture’s unit market has also climbed by 21.39 per cent, driving up the median unit price from $187,000 from the previous year to $227,000 from October 2020 to September 2021. There were 175 units sold for this period with an average listing of 47 days on market.

Caboolture Median Unit Price Growth — Photo Credit: Property Market Updates

Some pockets in Caboolture are filled with the working class who prefer to live in apartments. However, a few minutes near the CBD are newer but standard units.

About Caboolture

Located an hour away from Brisbane, Caboolture is considered the gateway to Sunshine Coast. The lifestyle in this suburb offers diversity as Caboolture is surrounded by quaint country villages, gorgeous mountain scenery, and white sandy beaches.

To the north is Upper Caboolture which has larger blocks of older homes and mini acreage. With developments moving in, newer mansions are also being built in this area.

The south section has a higher population than Upper Caboolture with plenty of house renovations underway. Most residents in this section are renters, where 80 per cent live in detached houses than apartments or small dwellings..

To the east and west sections of Morayfield Road, on the other hand, are riverside homes that are attractive for investors and owner-occupiers. Here, shops abound next to a vast green space, the Platypus Creek Environmental Reserve.

The Caboolture CBD, with its more urbanised development, is bigger than the south section. The commercial hub is Caboolture Square Shopping Centre and the area still has plenty of housing blocks overlooking the river.

The area near the Caboolture Public and Private Hospital has older properties that have been subdivided into apartments and townhouses, including aged care facilities. Several developments are also ongoing near St. Columban’s College.

Commute to Caboolture has improved with the second city train line from Gympie to Nambour. There are also bus lines serving commuters. Schools in the area include Caboolture State School near the CBD, Saint Paul’s Lutheran Private College, Tullawong State School and State High School, Minimbah State School, Morayfield State High School, Caboolture East Primary School, and Australian Christian College – Moreton.

“Caboolture is growing in amazing ways. There is an outstanding amount of developments underway, So whether you are a first home buyer, renting or a young family starting out the options are endless.”
Tiffany Maricic

“Since I moved to Caboolture – I’ve found it quite convenient in terms of getting to all major shops (Morayfield Shops are very close to Caboolture Shops) – In overall satisfaction with the place, been happy about it. It can have drama here and there but overall, stay out of it and you’ll be fine… everyone around are friendly and wouldn’t mind recommending this place to others.
Prodagus

“As kids we moved around a lot through Australia, New Zealand & England. When we moved to Caboolture I knew this was where I wanted to stay. We had room for my brother to finally get the dirt bike he always wanted, there were plenty of close basketball courts and parks to satisfy my needs and we were basically under half an hour from the beach on one weekend to bushwalking up mt NgunNgun the next weekend. I got a job in Caboolture when I finished school and unlike many other parts of the country housing affordability has never really been an issue.”
DWC

Proposed Joyner Central To Include Massive Shopping Centre

A $29-million development called Joyner Central that includes a huge shopping centre with specialty shops, multiple al fresco dining options and medical services has been proposed.

Read: Moreton Bay to Start Transition from ‘Region’ to ‘City’ in 2022

Plans submitted by Lancini Property Group to the Moreton Bay Regional Council revealed the award-winning property development firm is planning to establish ‘Joyner Central’ in a vacant

20,470-sqm site at 29 Youngs Crossing Rd, Joyner. The subject site is located on the corner of Youngs Crossing Road and Gordons Crossing Road East.

Proposed Master Plan (Photo credit: www.joynercentral.com.au)

Joyner Central is planned to include a brand-new full line supermarket with contactless drive through, supporting specialty shops, café and dining options and medical services.

It will feature centre amenities, including Parents Room and disabled facilities; fee centre wifi; and landscaped plaza and community meeting place, with trees and communal seating.

If approved, Lancini Property Group will also provide approximately 275 free, shaded and on grade car parks as well as vehicle and pedestrian access off Gordons Crossing Road East and Youngs Crossing Road.

Render of cafe at Joyner Central (Photo credit: www.joynercentral.com.au)

“Enhancing the retail, leisure and entertainment offers available to residents now and meet the needs of the future population will assist to maintain the lifestyle of residents in the for the long term and provide options for retail services, competition for supermarket food and grocery prices and the introduction of new experiences,” Lancini Property Group stated in its website.

The applicant has noted that the shopping centre is expected to bring additional options for retail, dining, medical and community services to the Joyner area, where the local population is expected to increase by more than 2.4% from 2023 onwards.

Read: Unique Camping And Recreational Park Proposed For Caboolture

The development of Joyner Central will also create approximately 290 jobs for the local community, during both construction and upon completion.

“Overall, the proposed Joyner Local Centre provides a modern and purpose-built facility that is appropriate in size and scale within the context of the current centres hierarchy, serves the expanding urban area, and provides choice and convenience to consumers,” Ethos Urban stated in a report on behalf of the applicant.

Subject to approvals, the construction of the shopping centre is expected to commence in 2022 whilst trading is anticipated to start in 2023.

To learn more about the plans, visit Joyner Central’s website or see DA/2021/2207 at the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s DA tracker.

Featured Image Photo credit: www.joynercentral.com.au

Moreton Bay to Start Transition from ‘Region’ to ‘City’ in 2022

Moreton Bay Region, the third largest local government in Australia, has its sights set on becoming ‘Moreton Bay City,’ and has passed a resolution to commence the transition in early 2022, a process that will have a resounding positive impact in the area.

In early December 2021, a unanimously approved Council resolution was announced, aimed at changing the perception of ‘remoteness’ associated with the word ‘region.’

“This isn’t about semantics. It’s about facts – we are already bigger than Ipswich City, and Logan City, and Redland City,” Mayor Peter Flannery said.

“We are the third largest local government in Australia, we have one of the fastest growth rates in the country and within two short decades our population will exceed 700,000 to be bigger than the entire state of Tasmania,” he added.

For these reasons, the Council CEO pushed for changing the title to put “Moreton Bay City on the national and international map ahead of the Olympics”. He hopes that through this change, Moreton Bay will no longer be thought of as just somewhere in regional Queensland but rather, an economic destination just 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD, Brisbane International Airport and the Port of Brisbane.

Apart from being a greener region, he said that Moreton Bay as a city won’t follow the traditional CBD concept. He explained that it will not stick to a single district but will have multiple satellite CBDs that will focus and amplify the strengths and uniqueness of each community.

Moreton Bay arena — Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Council / Facebook

“Moreton Bay City will be committed to more innovation, more space and more collaboration to help businesses think bigger, be bolder and build brighter.

“There will be naysayers, but it’s critically important that our city has a defined brand and identity with new tourism offerings ahead of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.

“We simply cannot allow tourism dollars to go driving past our spectacular hinterland or beachside destinations in favour of other coasts, so I see this as a coming of age moment for a region that deserves to be so much more than to be the bit in between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.”

Plans

Plans to redefine what it means to be ‘Moreton Bay City’ appear to be focussed on two things: Greening the region, and rethinking the planning response to COVID-19, something that looms large in the lives of people everywhere.

Ahead of the transition, a motion has already been passed by Council to amend the Local Government Infrastructure Plan. Some of the changes include the creation of 100 hectares of new parkland, playgrounds, and open spaces for urban growth areas like Burpengary and Griffin.

Stronger environmental protection is also in the agenda, as Council seeks to ensure that developers are on board with keeping ‘Moreton Bay City’ green and making sure that the urban planning framework integrates nature within the local community.

Moreton Bay road — Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Council / Facebook

“Our new Regional Environment and Sustainability Strategy is already in development and will be going out for community consultation mid-way through next year,” Mayor Flannery said.

According to him, the blueprint for the plan can be found in the Regional Economic Development Strategy 2020-41 which articulates growth strategies for the key priority industries in the area: food and agribusiness, knowledge and innovation, advanced manufacturing, and tourism.

“That means focussed agricultural investment in the north, new initiatives to drive innovation and technology uptake at the Petrie Mill site, supporting advanced manufacturing investment in our Brendale industrial precinct, retail opportunities around North Lakes, and developing the eco-tourism potential of our spectacular hinterland,” he added.

An international ‘Invest Moreton’ campaign targeting the key priority industries was launched in November 2021, targeting investors who would like to get in early.

The next step in the process is to seek approval from the Local Government Change Commission for the title change. The Local Government Change Commission, an independent body, is responsible for assessing proposed changes to Queensland councils.

Unique Camping And Recreational Park Proposed For Caboolture

A unique camping and recreational park that will offer everything from drive-through sites to camping or caravan sites, to ‘glamping’ cabin sites, has been proposed at The Abbey Place in Caboolture.

Named Driving Wheels Homestead RV & Camping Park, the proposed development will deliver 173 short-term accommodation sites including powered and unpowered camping and camper trailer sites; powered caravan, RV, and 5th wheeler sites; drive through sites; cabins, glamping, and ensuite sites, among other amenities and ancillary facilities.

The sites will be constructed in two stages: Stage 1 (10 drive through sites, 68 camp or caravan sites, 7 glamping or cabin sites, and 10 small vehicles sites) and Stage 2 (5 drive through sites, 64 camp or caravan sites, and 9 glamping or cabin sites).

Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Council DA Tracker/ moretonbay.qld.gov.au

The proposed development site has a total area of 105,200 sqm and will be divided into three precincts: Reception, Eastern, and Western.

The park will offer recreational facilities and amenities including a reception and dining building, a large picnic shelter, children’s fig tree playground, a “beach style” shallow pool, a fire tower with climbing activities, a zero depth water splash play area, a mountain bike trail, glamping accommodation, water splash park, a camp kitchen, children’s cycle circuit, children’s play area, visitor facility centre, pool and leisure area, a bike pump track, and a waterside deck.

There will be a number of formal open areas as well, including a food truck plaza and an open grassed area located next to the fire tower. Also, there will be a dog exercise area and dry creek channels plus a total of 173 car park spaces.

“Driving Wheels Homestead RV & Camping Park will provide a unique style of tourist and visitor accommodation with recreational facilities, taking advantage of, and enhancing the existing natural features of the site and complementing them with innovative and intuitive landscaping, building, and activity assets,” the planners at ADAPT said.

“The Park will be an environmental park full of natural and constructed features designed to provide a variety of short-term accommodation options for visitors to the Pumicestone and Moreton Bay Region. These accommodations will be complemented by numerous service and recreational facilities.“

New York Style Burger Joint, 5 Boroughs, Expands to Morayfield

Prepare to experience a slice of New York as 5 Boroughs expands with their biggest venture yet, a sixth outlet to open in Morayfield which is expected to create at least 60 jobs for the local employment market.

On 4 November 2021, owners Todd and Marisa Clayton will welcome hungry diners craving American-style burgers, steaks, and sandwiches to 5 Boroughs at the Morayfield Retail Village, taking over the former site of Harris Scarfe. In the last few months, the Claytons have been busy overseeing the renovation that will accommodate some 200 guests.

Setting up a food business in Morayfield is not new to the Claytons, who ran a cafe in the area before they hit it big with 5 Boroughs. They know the untapped market pretty well and saw the potential of bringing the “New York state of mind” to this growing suburb.

After hiring a local manager, the Claytons are still filling up the rest of the staff positions who can work part-time or full-time at 5 Boroughs Morayfield. The restaurant and bar will be busy seven days a week.

Meanwhile, guests may expect to order from the same mouth-watering menu enjoyed by diners from the other five locations, including the store’s popular hand-rolled Angus beef patties.

“Since 2015 we have been serving up hand-crafted burgers, NY style sandwiches, wings, tacos, waffle fries, steaks and pork ribs with a full cocktail and bar menu delivered to you in a lively atmosphere leaving you in that New York state of mind,” the Claytons said. Eventually, the Morayfield store might offer live music as well.

To celebrate opening day, 5 Boroughs Morayfield will hold a raffle draw for a chance to win a burger a week for one year. Details will be finalised on their Facebook page.

Caboolture Exhibits Stable Growth, Remains Affordable

The Caboolture property market is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the areas to watch in the Moreton Bay region. Located 50 kilometres north of Brisbane CBD, it is exhibiting steady growth but remains attractively affordable to first-time homeowners and savvy investors who are taking notice of what is rapidly becoming a thriving, new urban growth centre.

With a population that has grown and doubled every decade since the seventies, Caboolture is now experiencing an influx of new families that has led to a boom in housing developments in the area.

Businesses have also been quick to contribute to the area’s urbanisation as shopping centres, homemaker centres, and other commercial establishments start occupying prime locations in the area and its surroundings, notably in nearby suburbs such as Burpengary, Bellmere, and Morayfield.

Property Market — Houses

From July 2020 to June 2021, the housing market in Caboolture exhibited a 6.30 percent increase in a busy market which showed 665 houses sold within this period.

Data from Property Market Updates showed that house listings spent an average of 51 days on the market for the first quarter. The second quarter showed faster turnover, with houses selling within almost half the time at just 23 days on market.

In the last 12 months, first-home buyers have taken advantage of Caboolture’s affordability, coupled with low-interest rates as sales reflected a median house price of $374,000. Interstate and international investors impacted by the long lockdowns in this pandemic look past traditional markets in Sydney and Melbourne to cash in on dynamic property markets in Queensland.

Photo Credit: Property Market Updates

This comes as the Queensland Government and Moreton Bay Region Council, in collaboration with developers, continue to deliver new housing developments and infrastructure, which are slowly changing this northside locale. Once the quiet suburb preferred by retirees and farmers, Caboolture is now home to many young families.

Property Market — Units

The apartment market in Caboolture has exhibited a modest but stable, upward trend as well. From July 2020 to June 2021, the market grew by 2.53 percent compared to the previous year. Unit listings stayed an average of 56 days on market with 191 properties sold.

Photo Credit: Property Market Updates

Attractive to Investors as a Rental Market

In markets like Caboolture, known as a suburb with affordable rent, investors are leveraging record-low interest rates and their ability to buy, with a view towards cashing in on the strong rental market.

Around 15% of the total houses for rent in the Moreton Bay Region is located in Caboolture. The area has 4,800 houses registered as rental properties with the Qld Residential Tenancies Authority. Rental demand is greatest for houses, followed by units, townhouses, and acreage.

Population-Driven Growth

Industry observers note that interstate migration is currently growing at its fastest rate in 18 years, pushing demand for housing up as the population grows.

According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Brisbane had the highest growth rate among all of Australia’s capital cities, growing by 1.9 per cent during 2019-2020. Also, Queensland’s population is expected to grow significantly as more people come in from other states, with some sectors predicting a gain of almost 85,000 new residents in the state by mid-2025. As such, demand for property in Caboolture, still an “affordable” suburb by 2021 standards, will likely also continue to rise as people look to the outlying suburbs for housing options.

New Hospital Being Planned For Caboolture

Did you know that a parcel of land on Rowe Street was chosen to become the location of a planned satellite hospital in Caboolture?

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The satellite hospital at Rowe St is expected to offer a range of services, including community health services, ambulatories and low acuity day therapy services such as renal dialysis, chemotherapy, complex wound management, urgent care for minor injury and illness, and outpatient activities.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the news earlier this month, stating that it’s all about investing in health and infrastructure as well as creating jobs and strengthening the economy.

At present, a business case for the whole Satellite Hospital Program is being prepared to identify which services will be offered at each location. It’s expected that it will support up to 773 local jobs once the program is rolled out.

Following the completion of the business case and acquisition of land, the next stage would be the construction of the hospital which is expected to take around one year.

Caboolture, along with Redlands, Pine Rivers and the Gold Coast are among the seven areas where satellite hospitals are being built under a $265-million commitment made by the state government.

“Satellite hospitals will take pressure off our health system by easing the demand on major hospitals and also support hundreds of jobs for Queenslanders,” the Premier said.

The selected areas, according to Health Minister Yvette D’Ath, have experienced significant growth in recent years and it has seen increased demand for health services.

Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan said the satellite hospital will be a game-changer for his constituents. He said it would be a smart way to reduce demand on Caboolture hospital and will allow locals to get health treatment quickly and efficiently.

Featured Image Photo credit: Queensland Government (Indicative only)