Central Queensland

Three new hospitals at Toowoomba, Coomera and Bundaberg, plus expansions at ten existing hospitals, delivering more than 2,600 new beds across Queensland. The $18.526 billion Hospital Rescue Plan responds to growing demand from Queensland's increasing and ageing population. It also includes 186 public beds at Mater Hospital Springfield with an emergency department and intensive care unit.

Capital, total program cost. Year profile not separately disclosed in BP4 (amounts held centrally).

Addresses maintenance backlogs in hospitals so facilities remain safe and functional. The $2.647 billion over five years (plus $200 million per year ongoing) funds maintenance, replacement and refurbishment of Queensland Health's existing assets. This responds to findings in the Queensland Audit Office Health 2024 report and the Sangster Review.

Capital, over 5 years from 2024-25 plus $200M per annum ongoing

New schools in fast-growing areas so children do not have to travel long distances for school. The $814.8 million program over four years includes two new primary schools at Caloundra South and Ripley Valley, six new special schools and campuses at Berrinba, Coomera, Springfield/Redbank, Beenleigh, Moreton Bay South and Ipswich West, a new high school at Gracemere ($100 million) and a Health Sciences Academy in Rockhampton ($95 million).

Capital, total over 4 years held centrally

Specialist schools for disengaged young people, providing education and support to keep them away from crime. The $50 million over four years funds Crime Prevention Schools that re-engage youth demonstrating high-risk behaviours.

General Government operating, total over 5 years from 2024-25 plus $10M per annum ongoing

Intensive programs in regional areas to intervene early with young people at risk of offending. The $50 million Regional Reset program over four years targets communities where youth crime is concentrated, providing structured activities and mentoring.

General Government operating, $12.5M per annum over 4 years from 2024-25

Local sporting clubs across Queensland get upgraded facilities like lighting, changerooms and playing surfaces. The $250 million Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program funds upgrades across more than 130 clubs and schools, from the $42 million Stage 1 Rockhampton Sports Precinct to smaller grants for cricket clubs, surf lifesaving clubs and netball associations.

General Government operating, 2025-26 budget year within total program. The $250M total includes expense ($225.8M) and capital components spread across multiple departments. The yearProfile covers only the primary expense allocation ($176.3M across 5 years); the remaining $73.7M comprises capital and cross-departmental components not separately profiled in BP4.

Supports businesses that help solve social problems like homelessness, disability employment and environmental sustainability. The Social Entrepreneurs Fund provides grants and support to enterprises that deliver both commercial returns and community benefit.

General Government operating, $20M per annum over 4 years plus $20M per annum ongoing

State-of-the-art TAFE facilities in Rockhampton ($61.1 million), Moreton Bay ($60 million), Caloundra ($78 million) and Southern Moreton Bay Islands. The $201.1 million program establishes four new TAFE Centres of Excellence in construction, health, maritime and other in-demand trades.

Capital and operating, total across 3 centres ($78M Caloundra + $60M Moreton Bay + $61.1M Rockhampton)