Satellite health centres (formerly satellite hospitals)
The satellite hospitals program was a Queensland Government commitment to deliver seven new facilities to support public healthcare delivery in rapidly growing communities across South East Queensland.
The locations for the satellite hospitals, now called satellite health centres, are:
All seven sites were chosen to provide better access to healthcare for local communities, in convenient settings, without having to travel to major hospitals for care.
They offer a range of services based on the health needs of the community and incorporate outpatient community-based healthcare services with virtual healthcare opportunities.
Each satellite health centre has a minor injury and illness clinic which delivers walk-in, urgent care and support emergency departments at major hospitals by giving people more options to access healthcare for minor injuries and illnesses close to home.
Patients requiring more urgent care for trauma or chronic and emergency health issues will still need to visit the major hospital in their region for health services and treatment.
Enquiries
For further enquiries, please email the satellite health centres program team at satellitehospitalsprogram@health.qld.gov.au.