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St Eugene College Students Shape Burpengary Community This International Women’s Day

Four young women from St Eugene College, Burpengary, are marking International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026 through acts of service that have delivered handmade comfort items to hospitals, mental health resources to school counselling offices, and fundraising support to families in need across the local community.

The students, Year 11 students Evie, Amelia and Kaitlyn alongside College Captain and Year 12 student Kya, each developed their own form of community contribution independently and represent the kind of youth-led civic action that International Women’s Day highlights each year.

Evie: 1,400 Felt Hearts for Patients and Families

Evie began hand-stitching felt hearts while her grandfather was receiving palliative care, wanting a practical way to offer comfort to her family and others in similar circumstances. The project grew steadily from there. When a former St Eugene College student experienced a serious football accident in 2023, Evie extended her work to include students, visitors and staff at the school.

She has since crafted more than 1,400 felt hearts, with items delivered to her school counsellor’s office, the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Prince Charles Hospital. Two hundred hearts alone went to the former student Joseph and the people around him during his recovery. Each heart carries a simple message: that the person holding it is still loved and supported.

Amelia: Crocheted Creatures With Mental Health Messages

Amelia approached the same challenge of comfort and connection through crochet. Since 2023, she has made more than 60 small octopuses and jellyfish, each tagged with mental health messages and resource information. The items are placed in guidance counsellor offices and the school library, available to any student who needs something to hold during a difficult moment.

The project reflects a deliberate effort to make mental health resources approachable and tangible, particularly for students who may not seek formal support independently.

Kaitlyn: Vinnies Leadership and $2,000 in Fundraising

Kaitlyn has channelled her community commitment through the St Vincent de Paul Leadership Society, which is a structured program for young people wanting to make a difference. Despite her busy Year 11 schedule, she has volunteered in Vinnies stores, taken part in the CEO Sleepout to raise awareness for homelessness, and contributed to raising $2,000 for those in need. She graduated from this formal program in November 2025, carrying those experiences into her everyday leadership.

This individual contribution from Kaitlyn sits alongside a broader, school-wide achievement reached in 2025. During that year, the entire St Eugene College community in Burpengary worked together to raise $12,000 worth of food, toiletries, and gift items to support people in need within the local area.

Kya: International Women’s Day Celebrations for the Whole College

As College Captain in 2026, Kya has taken a school-wide approach to International Women’s Day. Working with staff and her leadership team, she developed a programme of activities designed to make the occasion actively empowering rather than purely symbolic. Students will have the opportunity to write messages of thanks to the women who inspire them, and the college will wear purple ribbons as a visible expression of support for the women in their lives.

Principal Louise Olley said the four students reflected St Eugene College’s founding values, noting that the college’s namesake was known for his expansive sense of compassion, and that the students demonstrated the school’s mission to enter to learn, dare to grow, and leave to serve.

Why This Matters for Burpengary

The work these four students have done connects directly to services and people within the local community. Felt hearts have reached patients at two major Brisbane hospitals. Mental health resources sit in the hands of students who may not otherwise access them. Fundraised goods have reached families in need in the Burpengary area. And a college-wide International Women’s Day programme is building a culture of appreciation and recognition among the next generation of the suburb’s community members.

Each student under 18 drove her own project, showing that meaningful community contribution in Burpengary begins with individual initiative. Whether they worked independently or through established organisations such as the St Vincent de Paul Society, these young women proved that impactful service requires time, skill and intention.

Further information about St Eugene College, Burpengary, including enrolment enquiries, is available at the college website. St Eugene College is located in Burpengary, within the Moreton Bay region north of Brisbane.

Published 3-March-2026.

Morayfield Boy’s Liver Transplant Through Organ Donation Transforms Family’s Life Within Weeks

Ten-year-old Arlo Charlton of Morayfield received a lifesaving liver transplant late last year through organ donation, recovering so completely that he started the new school year ready to go, just weeks after surgery at the Queensland Children’s Hospital.

The transformation came after years of serious illness. Arlo was diagnosed with congenital hepatic fibrosis, a rare disease affecting the liver, and fought off three separate bouts of sepsis before his condition made a transplant essential. His mother Cleo, who raised Arlo as a single parent throughout his illness, said her instinct that something was seriously wrong was initially dismissed by clinicians before the diagnosis was confirmed. A fourth bout of sepsis, she said, would likely have killed him.

The story sits within a national conversation about organ donation registration rates that health advocates describe as one of Australia’s most urgent and most solvable public health challenges.

A Transplant That Arrived Within Six Weeks

A suitable liver became available within six weeks of Arlo being listed, a timeline that Cleo described as both elating and terrifying. Surgeons at the Queensland Children’s Hospital performed the operation, and Arlo spent just two weeks in hospital before returning home to recover. By the time the new school year began, he was well enough to attend alongside his peers.

Cleo said watching Arlo live like any other ten-year-old after years of medical appointments, hospital stays and fear was almost unbelievable. He has experienced no complications since the transplant. His ambition, she said, is to become a turtle conservationist, and she described the ripple effect of organ donation as something that would extend through Arlo’s life and potentially through generations of his family beyond.

Arlo and his mum, Cleo — Photo Credit: Lachie Millard

The impact on Cleo herself was equally profound. As a single mother whose entire daily life had revolved around Arlo’s medical needs, she said the transplant gave her back ordinary motherhood, to Arlo and to his sibling Sunny.

Queensland’s Organ Donation Registration Rate

Arlo’s recovery comes as new national data reveals persistently low organ donation registration rates. The latest Australian Donation and Transplantation Report 2025 shows that just 35 per cent of eligible Australians over the age of 16 are registered as organ and tissue donors, down from 36 per cent the previous year. More than 2,000 Australians are currently on transplant waitlists, and roughly one person a week dies waiting.

Queensland sits at 30 per cent of its eligible population registered, the fourth lowest rate in the country. Only the Northern Territory at 15 per cent, Victoria at 23 per cent and the ACT at 27 per cent rank lower. South Australia, by contrast, has 74 per cent of its eligible population registered, more than double the national rate.

The difference comes down to a single policy decision. South Australia retains a mechanism allowing residents to register as organ donors directly through their driver’s licence application or renewal, a tick-the-box step that takes seconds. Queensland, along with most other states, moved away from this mechanism after authorities established the national register in 2002. The ACT and Northern Territory never had the scheme.

The Case for Reinstating Licence-Based Registration

DonateLife chief executive Lucinda Barry said the research was clear that driver’s licence registration would increase registration rates, which in turn would lift consent rates in hospitals. She said DonateLife had set a target of 50 per cent of the eligible population registered nationally, which modelling showed would result in 200 more lifesaving transplants each year. Barry emphasised that prompts redirecting people to a separate link during the licensing process had not produced the results states were hoping for. A direct connection between the licensing system and the Australian Organ Donor Register was what the evidence supported.

Transplant Australia chief executive Chris Thomas described the decision to remove licence-based registration as the worst health policy failure of the 21st century, arguing that the driver’s licence moment represented a unique and now-lost opportunity to engage people at the point of one of their first major life decisions.

Barry also noted that around 90 per cent of those registered under the age of 25 in South Australia had done so through the driver’s licence process, underlining how critical that channel is for reaching younger Australians.

Eight in ten families of registered donors consent to donation in hospital when the moment arrives, Barry said, because they already know what their loved one wanted.

How to Register

Queenslanders can register as organ and tissue donors at donatelife.gov.au. Registration takes a few minutes and covers all organs and tissues, or allows individuals to specify preferences. Families who discuss their donation wishes with loved ones make the decision easier for everyone involved if that moment ever comes.

Published 2-March-2026.

Caboolture Regional Art Gallery Concludes Yield With February And March Events

Caboolture Regional Art Gallery is continuing its exhibition Yield, with a series of scheduled workshops and public programs running through late February and into March at the Caboolture Hub.

Yield Exhibition In Caboolture

Yield is on display from 20 September 2025 until 14 March 2026 at Caboolture Regional Art Gallery. The exhibition presents contemporary artworks that examine agricultural history and reflect on how early agricultural practices continue to influence the present.

The program material links the exhibition to the work of Dr Joseph Bancroft, who migrated to Brisbane in 1864 and was involved in experimental agriculture and medicine. The exhibition uses that historical context to explore the long-term impact of cultivation and land use.

Featured artists include Kaya Barry, Megan Cope, Fernando do Campo, Joe Furlonger, Libby Harward, Shivanjani Lal, Jason Murphy, Sean Rafferty, Jasmine Togo-Brisby, Judy Watson, Elizabeth Willing and Anne Zahalka.

art workshops — *Photo Caption: Installation view of Joe Furlonger, Darling Downs, 2003 and Judy Watson, water memory, 2012*
*Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay*

February Workshops At Caboolture Regional Art Gallery

A Creative Space program connected to Yield is listed from Thursday 26 February 2026 through to Saturday 14 March 2026, offering exhibition-related activities.

On Saturday 28 February 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., artist Kaya Barry will lead a workshop titled Create a seasonal recipe book, focusing on ways to use excess seasonal produce.

Yield exhibition — Installation view of Megan Cope, Whispers Midden and Whispers, 2023
*Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay*

March Sessions Before The Exhibition Closes

An Art Kids workshop is scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., with an additional session also noted in the program listing.

On Saturday 14 March 2026, the final day of Yield, the gallery has listed artist talks with Joe Furlonger and Dr Kaya Barry from 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. A weaving and yarning circle with Bianca Bond and Libby Harward is also scheduled that day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Next Exhibition At Caboolture Regional Art Gallery

Following the close of Yield, a new exhibition titled Like Yesterday is scheduled to run from 28 March 2026 to 13 June 2026. The exhibition focuses on beach culture and memory, examining how nostalgia shapes perspectives on change.

Caboolture Regional Art Gallery operates Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is free.

Published 26-Feb-2026

Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay

Caboolture Martial Arts School Welcomes Seniors and Toddlers Alike

Red Dragon Martial Arts, a well-known Caboolture training centre, is now offering discounted memberships to help residents of all ages access over seventy weekly martial arts classes.

Building Local Confidence

The long-running facility has spent nearly three decades teaching residents how to stay safe and active. While many people think of combat sports as something only for the young or elite athletes, the school focuses on building self-reliance in every student.

The programs are designed to help people from all walks of life find their footing, whether they are three-year-old children in the “Extreme” program or seniors looking to maintain their mobility. By offering more than seventy sessions each week, the centre makes it easier for busy families to find a time that fits their schedule.

Diverse Skills for Modern Safety

The training goes beyond basic punches and kicks to include specialized traditions and modern safety techniques. Students can choose from styles like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Wing Chun. There is also a strong focus on practical life skills, such as “bully-proof” training for children and specific self-defence classes for women.

These sessions are held in a professional, full-time dojo that is fully accessible to people with disabilities, ensuring that everyone in the region has the chance to participate. The instructors are known for their patient approach, helping new members overcome any nerves they might feel during their first few visits.

Support for New Starters in 2026

To encourage more locals to get active this year, the school has introduced a special entry plan that removes the usual financial hurdles of starting a new hobby. This three-month arrangement covers the cost of the uniform and the initial registration fees.

In an effort to support the local community further, people who mention the recent news coverage of the school can receive a significant discount on this introductory package. This initiative aims to make structured fitness and discipline available to more households without requiring a heavy upfront cost.

Published Date 26-February-2026

Photo Credit: Red Dragon Martial Arts/ Instagram

Caboolture And Burpengary Schools Confirm 2026 College Captains

Brisbane Catholic Education has announced 86 College Captains across its 146 schools, including appointments at St Columban’s College in Caboolture and St Eugene College in Burpengary.

At St Columban’s College, Carys and Archie have been named College Captains for 2026. At St Eugene College, Dylan and Kya will serve as College Captains for the year.

Caboolture Campus With Long History

St Columban’s College was officially opened on Sunday 29 January 1928. The original property, known as Highlands, had been purchased in 1926 and was placed under the care of the Christian Brothers to provide Catholic education.

In 1985, the Christian Brothers formally handed the college to the Brisbane Catholic Education Office. A decision was made in 1995 to relocate the campus to Caboolture, with a fully co-educational campus opening at the commencement of the 1997 academic year.

The college later marked its 75th anniversary in 2003, reflecting its transition from its original Albion site to its Caboolture community.

Opening Liturgy In Burpengary

Caboolture and Burpengary Captains — Caption: The College Captains of St Eugene College.
*Photo Credit: Supplied*

At St Eugene College in Burpengary, the 2026 school year commenced with an Opening Liturgy led by Principal Louise Olley. The gathering introduced 2026 as the Year of Belonging, part of a three-year direction centred on belonging, growth and service.

A commissioned artwork by artist Kylie Farralley was presented to the college community. The artwork reflects themes of connection, learning and shared identity, with references to Burpengary Creek and acknowledgement of the Gubbi Gubbi people.

With College Captains now formally announced in Caboolture and Burpengary, both schools begin the 2026 academic year with their student leadership teams in place.

Published 17-Feb-2026

Photo Credit: Brisbane Catholic Education

Caboolture Residents Urged to Share Public Transport Experiences in New Mobility Survey

Caboolture residents have until March 31 to take part in a new study examining real-world transport challenges, with researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast seeking at least 500 responses to build the evidence needed to improve local public transport services.

Getting around Caboolture without a car can be a genuine challenge for many residents, particularly those managing medical appointments, work commitments or daily errands in areas where bus routes are limited or infrequent. The Caboolture Mobility Challenges Study aims to put hard data behind what many locals already know from lived experience, creating a foundation for future improvements to affordable, safe and reliable transport across the area.

Anyone aged 18 or over who currently lives in Caboolture can participate, with the online survey taking approximately 10 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous and confidential, reported only in non-identifiable form, giving residents a genuine opportunity to share honest experiences without concern.

Why Local Voices Matter

Transport access affects nearly every aspect of daily life, from accessing healthcare and employment to attending community events and visiting family. For residents who do not drive or cannot afford a car, public transport reliability can determine whether a medical appointment gets kept, whether a job opportunity becomes viable, or whether social isolation sets in.

The study specifically focuses on neighbourhoods with limited public transport options, meaning those most affected by transport gaps have the most to gain from participating. The stronger the response rate, the more accurately the findings will reflect the true range of transport challenges facing Caboolture residents across different parts of the area.

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Researchers are asking participants about the transport modes they use most often, whether existing public transport meets their needs, and crucially, whether transport limitations have caused them to cancel or delay appointments or activities. These questions go beyond counting bus passengers and instead capture the human cost of inadequate transport access.

Research That Can Drive Real Change

The Caboolture Mobility Challenges Study is funded through the Transport Academic Partnership, which connects university research directly with transport planning. Formal ethics approval from the University of the Sunshine Coast ensures the study meets rigorous research standards, while the non-identifiable reporting process protects participant privacy.

With findings expected to inform future mobility initiatives, strong community participation gives Caboolture residents a direct channel to influence transport planning decisions that affect their daily lives. Previous transport studies in similar areas have contributed to route expansions, timetable improvements and demand-responsive transport trials that benefit those who rely most heavily on public services.

How to Participate

Residents who complete the survey can also enter a prize draw for one of two $50 e-gift vouchers, with contact details collected separately to the survey responses to maintain anonymity throughout.

The survey closes March 31 and is available here. Organisers say strong community participation will be critical to ensuring Caboolture’s transport needs are accurately represented in the research findings.

Published 17-February-2026.

Caboolture Leads Moreton Bay’s Recycled Tyres Project

Did you know that residents in Caboolture are now driving on roads partly made from nearly 28,000 recycled tyres? A local sustainability project has transformed waste rubber into durable asphalt for community streets.

The project forms part of the city’s 2024/25 Road Resurfacing Program, delivered in partnership with infrastructure company Fulton Hogan.

Sustainable roads for local communities

The City of Moreton Bay worked with Fulton Hogan to trial a new dense graded asphalt designed for Queensland’s sub-tropical climate. The research involved mixing crumb rubber — produced from shredded end-of-life tyres — with up to 30 per cent recycled asphalt pavement from old road materials.

The trial mixes were tested on local roads, including those in Caboolture and surrounding areas, to assess their strength and performance under everyday traffic conditions. The work aimed to develop a practical road surfacing solution that local councils across Australia could use to improve sustainability while maintaining road quality.

The project resurfaced 82 streets across several divisions in the Moreton Bay region. In total, it used about 7,838 tonnes of recycled asphalt and repurposed 28,748 passenger tyres that would otherwise have gone to landfill. The initiative also reduced carbon emissions by more than 556,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide.

Lower emissions through new technology

The recycled road material was produced using warm-mix asphalt technology, which allows asphalt to be produced at lower temperatures than traditional methods. Lower production temperatures help reduce energy use and emissions during manufacturing while supporting safer working conditions.

The City of Moreton Bay stated that its road network is one of its largest infrastructure assets, making sustainable construction methods an important focus for reducing waste and pollution. Council leaders said partnerships with industry innovators help keep materials in circulation and support long-term environmental goals.

The project also aligns with the council’s broader aim of achieving net-zero emissions for its operations by 2039 and reducing the city’s overall carbon footprint. Officials indicated that encouraging contractors to explore new sustainable road solutions would support continued improvement across future resurfacing programs.

Recognition for research and innovation

The sustainable asphalt project received recognition from the Australian Flexible Pavement Association, winning the Queensland state award for outstanding projects under $10 million. The research established a road-surfacing approach suitable for local government use and adaptable to future infrastructure work.

The City of Moreton Bay continues to support green infrastructure initiatives, including projects to improve road safety for motorists and protect local wildlife, as well as efforts to develop more environmentally responsible construction practices.

Published 17-Feb-2026

Featured Image Credit: City of Moreton Bay

Donkey Scoops Top Honours at Caboolture Mazda Beef Grand Prix Sale

A breaking donkey named Rocky stole the show at the inaugural Caboolture Mazda Beef Grand Prix sale, fetching $13,000 and securing top honours in a competition that puts owners in the running for a Mazda BT-50 and $10,000 in cash prizes.

The two-to-three-year-old jack donkey, offered by Troy Hepburn of Top Notch Fitting and Michael Robinson of MKR Simmentals from Casino in New South Wales, commanded fierce bidding from buyers who recognized his potential as a breaking animal for young cattle on the show circuit. The sale at Ivery Downs near Colinton on January 30 marked the first stage of a competition that will culminate with prizes including a brand-new Mazda ute.

While Rocky took the overall top price, he wasn’t the only one making history. The bidding went into overdrive for a four-month-old Limousin steer named Kayce, offered by Alsace Limousins. The calf eventually fell under the hammer for $9,000, setting a new Australian record for a led steer prospect at auction.

Intense Bidding From Across Queensland and NSW

About 70 people filled the stands at Ivery Downs with another 175 joining online to watch bidding on 21 lots. The sale delivered a 100 percent clearance, an average price of $4581, and a gross of $96,200, with buyers attending from as far west as Charleville, north to Rockhampton, and into northern NSW.

Fierce bidding started on the first lots and continued throughout the sale, with four prospects selling for more than $6000. Online interest proved particularly strong, with 73 individual online bids from 45 registered bidders delivering $56,500 in online transactions.

Photo Credit: The Caboolture Mazda Beef Grand Prix/Facebook

Breaking Animals: The Unsung Heroes of Show Cattle

Rocky’s $13,000 sale price reflects the high value placed on experienced breaking animals by show cattle operations. These animals serve as teachers for young cattle, helping them learn to walk calmly on a lead, stand correctly, and respond to handlers before entering the competitive show ring.

Donkeys and older steers used for breaking often develop gentle temperaments while maintaining enough presence to keep younger cattle focused and calm during training sessions. For show cattle teams preparing multiple head for events like the Royal Queensland Show, having a reliable breaking animal can make the difference between success and failure in the ring.

Competition Continues Through 2026

The Caboolture Mazda Beef Grand Prix sale represents just the first stage of an ongoing competition that will follow animals through the 2026 show season. To snag the keys to that brand-new Mazda BT-50, owners have to do more than just sign the cheque.

The major prize is reserved for the Overall Grand Champion, a title earned through a rigorous “Hoof and Hook” judging process later this season. With $10,000 in total cash prizes also up for grabs across the categories, the pressure is now on the exhibitors to turn these raw prospects into champions.

Sale organiser and Ivery Downs Speckle Park principal Stacey Jones said vendors intentionally kept lot numbers tight, picking the best of their crop to ensure quality over quantity. The strategy paid off, with strong bidding throughout the day from both local producers who filled the stands and interstate buyers who participated online.

Rockhampton Grammar Takes Bulk Purchase

The Rockhampton Grammar School show cattle team purchased the largest number of lots, buying five head for an average of $3240 to build their competition string for the upcoming show season. The top-price heifer, seven-month-old Speckle Park and Limousin-cross HeartP4 Little Miss, sold to the school team for $3600.

Gililand Livestock Marketing agent Connor Veraart said the incentives helped the sale result, but the quality of cattle on offer spoke volumes. The event demonstrated strong demand for quality show prospects across Queensland and northern NSW, with the Mazda BT-50 prize adding extra excitement to an already competitive market.

What This Moment Means

Though the action took place ringside at Colinton, the event’s heart sits firmly in the Moreton Bay region. The massive support from Caboolture Mazda has transformed a local sale into a premier interstate event, proving that when local business backs the bush, the whole industry wins.

Published 16-February-2026.

UniSC Talent Pipeline Fuels Jobs Growth in Caboolture and Petrie

University of the Sunshine Coast’s (UniSC) Moreton Bay campuses at Caboolture and Petrie are being positioned as a key driver of local industry growth, with more than 6,500 students studying close to 90 programs on campus, according to a new economic report card released by City of Moreton Bay.

The council’s 2025 Economic Strategy Report Card — covering the 2024–25 financial year — says the local economy is “outpacing expectations” with gains across jobs, investment and exports.

Among the headline figures cited are a $24.77 billion economy (gross regional product), up $830 million over the past 12 months, and 6,500 new jobs created, lifting local employment to 174,699.

Education and training were singled out as part of the growth story, with UniSC Vice Chancellor and President Helen Bartlett saying the economic data showed the value of universities, industry and community working together.

She said “targeted industry development, relevant research and strong education links” can support innovation, skills growth and sustainable jobs.

UniSC Moreton Bay in Petrie
Photo Credit: Google Maps

The report card also shows that the city is tracking about a year ahead of where it was expected to be under the city’s long-term Economic Strategy 2020–2041. It points to “investment wins,” with the Council citing a projected $956 million in economic activity from secured projects.

International export growth has been led by advanced manufacturing and food and agribusiness, alongside growth in tourism, innovation, and skills development.

Hanlon Industries, a steel fabricator with operations in the City of Moreton Bay and Geelong, has expanded in Queensland. Managing director Tom Hanlon cited market opportunities, access to skilled employees and training facilities, and supply chains as factors in the move.

The company has added more than 60 jobs to its Narangba operations over the past two years and recently completed the Hope Island train station project.

Mayor Peter Flannery attributed the results to the strength of local industry and business activity, citing increases in economic output and job creation over the past year. The Council connected the latest results to a broader long-term ambition set out in its “Towards One Million” economic white paper, which highlights an opportunity to build “high-value local jobs” and lift the local economy to $78 billion by 2060.

The mayor added that Moreton Bay’s focus is on maintaining momentum as the city grows, including supporting businesses, attracting investment, and building skills and infrastructure.

Published 13-Feb-2026

Featured Image Credit: UniSC in Caboolture/Google Maps

Cancer Care Services Now Available Closer to Home at Caboolture Health Precinct

Caboolture residents requiring cancer treatment can now access comprehensive cancer care services at Cancer Care Moreton Bay, located in the Caboolture health precinct at 128 McKean Street, directly across from Caboolture Hospital.

The purpose-built facility provides radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, haematology and access to clinical trials all from one convenient location, eliminating the need for many Moreton Bay residents to travel to Brisbane for treatment. An estimated 617 residents in the region require cancer treatment each year, making local access to these services a significant development for the community.

CEO of Cancer Care Associates Damien Williams said the center was designed with patient outcomes in mind, focusing on convenience, quality, access and affordability. The radiation oncology treatment service ensures rapid access to high-quality cancer care that is closer to home for patients across Caboolture, Morayfield, Narangba and surrounding areas.

Comprehensive Services Under One Roof

Cancer Care Moreton Bay offers integrated services including specialist consulting suites, radiation oncology, haematology, medical oncology and an onsite oncology pharmacy. Patients can see their doctor and receive treatment all in one location, reducing the stress and time commitment involved in managing cancer care across multiple facilities.

The centre provides access to advanced radiation therapy technologies including Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy, which accurately targets tumors while minimising radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. Treatment sessions are typically short, around 10 minutes, with the technology particularly useful when tumors are located close to critical organs.

Local Employment and Expertise

The facility has generated more than 15 local employment opportunities across medical, nursing, pharmacy, radiation therapy, physics and allied health roles. Many team members were previously traveling outside the region for work and have now been recruited locally, bringing their expertise back to serve the Caboolture community.

Cancer Care Moreton Bay — *Photo Credit: Paynters*

The center features cancer care doctors covering all cancer types who bring global expertise to the region. The multidisciplinary team provides personalised care while ensuring patients benefit from the latest treatment approaches and technologies.

Reducing Travel Burden for Patients

Instead of facing a grueling three-hour daily commute to Brisbane, local patients can now access life-saving care right here in Caboolture. The local availability of these services means patients can spend less time traveling and more time focusing on their health, surrounded by family and support networks.

The Caboolture health precinct location provides easy access for patients across the Moreton Bay region, with the facility situated between Central Lakes Shopping Centre and Caboolture Hospital. This positioning allows for coordination with hospital services when needed while maintaining the convenience of a dedicated cancer care center.

More information about Cancer Care Moreton Bay is available here. You may also call 07 5212 3000 or email admin@cancercaremoretonbay.com.au.

Published 10-February-2026.