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Hundreds of Redcliffe residents facing cancer will soon receive life-saving radiation treatment locally as construction begins on a new, highly accessible oncology centre in the community.
A New Era for Local Treatment
The new centre is a project by oncology provider GenesisCare and is scheduled to be ready in mid-2026. It will be the company’s 10th facility in Queensland and is a key part of the new $30 million Altiva Health medical precinct being built by Allamanni Developments. Once fully operational, the clinic expects to provide care for more than 450 patients each year using high-quality, evidence-based radiation treatments.
Ending the Long Commute for Care
For many local families, the new facility will mean the end of exhausting and costly trips for treatment. GenesisCare’s Queensland Medical Director, Dr Marie Burke OAM, explained that accessing care close to home is critical for patients already facing significant emotional and physical challenges. She noted that many residents currently must travel to Chermside or the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for radiation therapy. Removing this travel burden is seen as extraordinarily valuable for patients and their support networks.
An Integrated Health Hub
Located at the Altiva Health development on Silvyn Street, the centre is designed to be part of a connected health hub. It will operate alongside one of Qscan’s flagship medical imaging and radiology clinics, giving patients convenient access for diagnosis, staging, and treatment all in one area.
The site is also a short distance from Redcliffe Hospital’s existing medical oncology and allied health services, allowing for comprehensive care without long commutes between appointments.
Accessible to All
Dr Burke also emphasised that treatment will be accessible to the entire community. She clarified that private health insurance is not required for the outpatient services, as 80 to 90 per cent of the cost is covered by Medicare.
The centre also plans to offer fee flexibility for those who are financially disadvantaged, ensuring cost is not a barrier to care. Federal Member for Petrie, Emma Comer, and State Member for Redcliffe, Kerri-Anne Dooley, both visited the site and expressed their support, agreeing on the profound importance of allowing residents to receive care within their own community, close to family.
Published Date 30-October-2025
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