A first-of-its-kind $20M healthcare facility officially opened in Beerwah in late August bringing much needed primary healthcare services to the growing region and helping to reduce patient wait times with expanded General Practitioner (GP) services.
The Beerwah Health Hub significantly improves community access to healthcare with medical practice MyLocalDoc relocated to an expanded space in the Hub, doubling their number of GPs to eight.
Purpose built to meet the evolving needs of the community, the two-storey 2,165sqm Beerwah Health Hub facilitates collaborative, patient-centred care and features primary and allied healthcare providers including The Wellness Practice holistic health centre.
In addition to healthcare services, the Beerwah Health Hub houses the Happy Hearts Childcare Centre and a veteran hub at the VWF (Veteran Wellbeing Foundation) Command Post Cafe, reinforcing its role as a central resource for the community.
Developed by Cornerstone Group, this is the eighth Health Hub in the Group’s portfolio following the May opening of the Chermside Health Hub, marking Cornerstone Group’s commitment to addressing healthcare needs across South East Queensland.
Cornerstone Group Director Simon Heazlewood said the Beerwah Health Hub will help the region keep up with the growing demand for services with up to 140,000 people expected to move to the Sunshine Coast by 2040.
“We believe that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare and the Beerwah Health Hub is a critical addition to the growing region and will play a key role in supporting the increasing demand for healthcare services,” Mr Heazlewood said.
“We’re thrilled to see MyLocalDoc expand its services within the Beerwah Health Hub, offering integrated care alongside like-minded practitioners.
“With a new state-of-the-art general practice clinic hosting eight generous consult rooms, a three-bed treatment room, procedure room and a dedicated care plan room, MyLocalDoc Beerwah is positioned to meet the needs of the underserviced Beerwah district and surrounding areas,” Mr Heazlewood added.
MyLocalDoc Managing Director Ben Child expressed excitement about the increased capacity and the opportunity to deepen their connection with the local community.
“Relocating to the Beerwah Health Hub allows us to not only care for thousands of patients each year but also continue to be an integral part of the community we deeply care about. We’re excited to work at a greater capacity and collaborate with other healthcare providers in the Beerwah Health Hub to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. This is a gamechanger for the region,” Mr Child said.
The Beerwah Health Hub also addresses the region’s need for childcare with the Happy Hearts Childcare Centre accommodating 104 places and featuring an expertly designed outdoor playscape on the top floor.
“There is significant pressure on childcare places across the region and the new centre will be a welcome addition for local families,” Mr Heazlewood said.
Further enhancing the community-focused nature of the Beerwah Health Hub is the VWF Command Post Café, operated by Young Veterans president Peter Kennedy. This not-for-profit café serves as a vital meeting point for veterans, providing a space where they can connect and receive essential support through an onsite wellbeing officer.
The café is dedicated to fostering veteran health and wellbeing, offering a unique community-driven environment that welcomes all members of the public. Strategically located in the heart of Beerwah and within walking distance of public transport, the Beerwah Health Hub is ideally positioned to serve the emerging district.
The Hub offers more than 70 carparks across two levels, ensuring ample parking for patients, customers and staff, with convenient drive-in access to the childcare level.
