Mackay To Benefit From New Neuro Wellness Hub

Mackay residents living with neurological conditions are set to benefit from improved access to care, with the region named as one of eight locations for a new Neuro Wellness Hub under a statewide rollout.

The hubs form part of the Government’s $10.45 million investment in neurological healthcare, aimed at delivering more accessible, community-based support services across regional Queensland.

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Mackay will join centres including Townsville, Rockhampton and the Wide Bay region in hosting one of the new hubs, which are designed to complement existing care provided by specialists and general practitioners.

The initiative is expected to benefit more than 1.3 million Queenslanders, providing easier access to support services, information and tailored care closer to home.

Each hub will offer personalised therapies and peer support groups, with services tailored to meet the specific needs of local communities. The model focuses on creating a central, community-based space where people can access a range of supports in one location.

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Locations were selected following a detailed needs assessment, taking into account hospitalisation rates, demand for services, the prevalence of neurological conditions and gaps in access to allied health and neurorehabilitation services.

Procurement for the Mackay hub and other locations is set to begin mid-year, with contracts expected to be awarded by the end of June. The hubs are scheduled to be delivered in 2027.

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Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said the rollout would make it easier for Queenslanders to access the care they need.

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“The Government is getting on with the job of delivering these Neuro Wellness Hubs while ensuring support is targeted to where it is needed most,” Minister Nicholls said.

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“These Hubs will provide a central space for people living with neurological conditions to access the right support, information and services, when they need them.

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“By partnering with community organisations, we’re building a more connected system that better responds to the needs of Queenslanders living with a neurological condition.”

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