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Fun Food Trucks for Serious Foodies at the Chermside Bowls Club

Chermside residents can look forward to a deliciously enjoyable Sunday as Food Truck Collective Brisbane brings back “Food Trucks on the Green” to Chermside this year. Get ready to go to the Chermside Bowls Club on Sunday, the 17th of September, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and be sure to bring the kids for an afternoon of lawn bowls and a taste of Brisbane’s best food trucks. Entry is free.

Food Truck Collective Brisbane is a group of Brisbane-based food trucks that are working together to organise events and food festivals like the Food Trucks on the Green. There are five food trucks that will be pulling over at the bowls club — King of the Wings, Micasa Food Truck, One World Food Truck, In Strada Wood Fire Pizzeria, and Ruby the Little Red Ice Cream Van.

King of the Wings

King of the Wings is the first American style chicken wing food truck in Australia. It was dubbed as the “Number One Food Truck in Queensland” in 2016 that represented Australia in the New York Wingfest 2016.

Wing lovers, King of the Wings is serving five unique flavours of crispy wings on half-dozen and dozen order sizes. “Southern Style” is their signature flavour, a crowd favourite which combines original southern spices. They also serve “American BBQ”, a smokey flavour with a bourbon hit; “Bee Sting”, a honey sesame with sweet chilli flavour; and “Chillogy”, a fusion of three Australian chillies.

Follow their Facebook page for updates on their location every week.

Micasa Food Truck

This is a fusion of American and Mexican favourites like burgers, chilli cheese fries, nachos, burritos, and chicken wings. Their menu is always changing to keep up with the international food trends. Their dishes are “Pulp Fiction” inspired, so most of their burgers are named after the characters of that movie.

Check out their Facebook page for their menu and their locations.

One World Food Truck

One World Food Truck, created by Jason Sierra, focuses on Spanish and Latin fusion meals. To live up to the food truck’s name, they serve an international line-up of dishes, including Italian and some spicy curry dishes. What’s on their menu are unique and usually come with a creative twist. People love their “El Toro Loco Burger”, “Cubano Sandwich”, “Pinchitos”, and “Philly Steak Sandwich”. These are all served on homemade flat breads and buns.

Don’t miss their updates about their location; visit their Facebook page.

In Strada Wood Fire Pizzeria

Owned and operated by Chef Salvatore, In Strada Wood Fire Pizzeria presents a modern take on the traditional Italian pizza using their Valoriani Italian Wood Fired Oven. Their menu includes classics like Pizza Margherita and Hawaiian Pizza, gourmet pizzas like Gamberi and Marinara, and interesting dessert pizzas like the Nutella Pizza, Banoffee Pizza, and Berrymint Pizza.

Check out their website and Facebook page for their menu and locations.

Ruby the Little Red Ice Cream Van

Ruby is a vintage UK ice cream van that was originally built in Southampton, England in 1973. It was restored to its original condition but given an upgrade with a new Italian ice cream machine. Most of its other features remain charmingly retro, including its shape, vintage chimes, and retro freezer.

Ruby’s menu includes traditional soft serve cones that have been prepared without trans fat, preservatives, and artificial colours. Gelatos and sorbets are available in a variety of flavours including chocolate, mango, and raspberry. All of their products are dairy-free and suitable for vegans.

Their website and Facebook page are always open for inquiries.

Photo credit: Food Truck Collective Brisbane/Facebook

Don’t forget to bring your family and friends to this food festival. Check out the event page and the Food Truck Collective Brisbane’s Facebook page for some updates about the event.

Kerbside in Chermside: Collection Soon!

Chermside is next up for BCC’s Kerbside Collection on Monday, the 28th of August. This is the perfect time to get rid of those unwanted clutter and those pieces of furniture and appliances that are too big for the wheelie bins.

Be mindful of the items that you will take out on your kerb. There is a list of acceptable and unacceptable items. You can’t take out household waste that normally goes into the waste and recycle bins. The Council will not collect glass, mirrors, car parts, car tyres, and car batteries.

Kerbside collection happens only once a year, but you can’t just dump everything at once this day. The Council will only collect piles that are not larger than two cubic metres, in order to cater to the whole neighbourhood.

If you have items that are not included on the approved list or reached the Council’s kerb limit, you can take these items to these places.

Resource Recovery Centres

The Resource Recovery Centres is open for both recyclable and green or general waste. There are four recovery centres in Brisbane, formerly known as transfer stations, located in Willawong, Chandler, Ferny Grove, and Nudgee. The upgraded centres will help in reducing waste to landfill by making recycling easier and faster.

Vehicles that are under 4.5 tonnes Combined Gross Vehicle Mass (CGVM) can use the drive-through recycling area for free, whilst vehicles above 4.5 tonnes CGVM can still recycle, but with fees applied.

The centres are open from 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. every day of the year, including Christmas Day and other holidays.

Tip Shops

The Resource Recovery Centres turn over all recyclable items to the tip shops in Acacia Ridge and Geebung. These items include household furnishings, collectables, books, toys, and sporting equipments.

The tip shops are operated by the Endeavour Foundation, one of the largest non-government organisations in the country that helps people with disabilities.

These shops aim to reduce the amount of waste to landfill by reusing, recycling, and recovering valuable resources. The shops urge people to rethink, recycle, and upcycle our rubbish.

The tip shops are only open on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All of the proceeds are reinvested back into providing assistance to people with disabilities.

Photo credit: matthew_newkirk_art/Instagram

From July to August, the Salvage Recycling Art Exhibition at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts display the works of artists that used items from the tip shops. There is also free upcycling workshops that will demonstrate how to effectively restore items.

NACRO

One man’s trash can be another man’s treasure. Why don’t you save these items from getting dumped and donate the items to charity?

According to the February 2017 NAB Charitable Giving Index, total charitable giving fell in Queensland by 2.5% over the year course since February 2016. This has made Queensland the lowest of all the states in terms of total donations.

The National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations Inc. (NACRO) is the peak organisation that holds several charities and tip shops all over Australia. The Endeavour Foundation is also under NACRO.

Everyday, NACRO is assisting people across Australia through home visitations, refugee assistance, hospital and health services, aged care services, and other essential programs that are beneficial to the society.

GIVIT

GIVIT is a national non-profit virtual organisation founded by CEO Juliette Wright. They support all agencies, services, and charities in Australia to store, sort out, and distribute the donations to specific individuals or communities who exactly need the items. This virtual organisation is currently supporting over 1,240 charities and community service providers all over Australia.

Interested donors can either check the list of the items needed by other people and the charities or pledge the items into the virtual warehouse by registering every item on their website with specifications on the delivery preferences. Just be mindful of the list of prohibited items to avoid inconveniences.

You can donate as much as you can, but make sure that these items are usable. People in need deserve to receive quality items, too.

What to Do in Chermside this Second Week of August

Looking for something to do in Chermside this week? Check these out.

Wednesday, 9 August

Advance Screening

Tickets:

$22.50 – Adult
$17.50 – Child
$17 – Senior
$19.50 – Student and Pensioner
$16.50 – Cinebuzz Members

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Venue: Event Cinemas, Westfield Chermside, Gympie Road, Chermside

Photo credit: Event Cinemas Chermside/Facebook

An advance screening of “Valerian and City of a Thousand Planets” will be held at the Event Cinemas for Vmax. This is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by Luc Besson and starred by Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevigne, and Clive Owen.

Valerian (Dane) and Laureline (Cara) are special operatives of the 28th century work together to maintain peace and order throughout the human territories.

Thursday, 10 August

FIFA Tourney V

Tickets:

$20 – Pre-pay registration
$25 – Walk-in

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Venue: The Sporting Globe Chermside

XP Gaming Community invites everyone to join the fifth installment of their popular FIFA E’Sport Tournament. There will be six Xbox Ones in use and 64 slots. The champion will bring home $300 in cash.

XP Gaming is a community group that focuses on becoming Brisbane’s largest gaming events group.

Thursday, 10 August

Ironlak Charcoal Session

Tickets: FREE

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Venue: Ironlak Art & Design, Westfield Chermside, Gympie Road, Chermside

Photo credit: Ironlak School of Art/Eventbrite

Everyone is invited to join for an afternoon drawing with Ironlak Charcoal. This is open to people of all ages and skill levels. All of the materials will be supplied by Ironlak.

Saturday, 12 August

Ironlak Watercolour Session

Tickets: FREE

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Venue: Ironlak Art & Design, Westfield Chermside, Gympie Road, Chermside

Ironlak will hold another art session of watercolour painting. All of the materials will also be supplied for free, including the brushes, watercolour paints, pencils, and papers.

Thrill-Seekers Rejoice: Plans for an Indoor Skydiving Facility in Chermside are Now Underway

A new Indoor Skydiving Facility will soon be landing in Westfield Chermside, if the development application submitted to the Brisbane City Council last July is approved.

The facility, planned as part of Westfield Chermside’s expansion, is designed by Stantec Inc., an international professional services company in the design and consulting industry. iFly is proposed to be housed in a single storey building between the Event Cinemas, Gympie Road, and new Westfield upgrades.

What is iFly?

iFly started in 1998 as SkyVenture, LLC, a company which was established to develop a technology that will create a stable and safe environment for a realistic skydiving experience. The company’s indoor skydiving facilities use a technology that simulates the free-fall experience of sky-diving through use of a vertical wind tunnel and a flight chamber.

Their first indoor skydiving facility was opened in 1999 at Orlando, Florida, USA. In 2005, SkyVenture was rebranded as iFly. Different facilities were built throughout USA. The company has since expanded to Europe, Asia, and Australia. Over 5.5 million people have already tried iFly’s Indoor Skydiving facilities worldwide.

Source: iFly Downunder/Youtube

iFly Australia

The first indoor skydiving centres in Australia opened in Sydney, Gold Coast, and Perth. iFly Australia is owned and operated by a team of passionate Australian fliers. The three Aussie facilities are subsidiaries of the publicly listed Indoor Skydive Australia Group, a company formed to handle the network of skydiving centres in Australia.

Indoor Skydiving in Australia is now a part of an exciting, new sports trend. iFly Australia has just launched their “Be A Superhero” campaign, which aims to encourage children aged 3-15 years to fly. The school holds holiday classes to teach basic flying to children.

Source: iFly Downunder/Youtube

The Proposed Facility in Chermside

Photo credit: DA Ref. No. A004699391, Brisbane City Council

Thirty established car spaces will be demolished as part of the plan to make way for a new building and mechanical yard at the proposed iFly facility in Westfield Chermside.

To make sure that the surroundings blend harmoniously with the existing environment and to enhance traffic and frontage requirements, landscaping plans along the pedestrian frontage and the footpath on the Gympie Road were accomplished by Urbis Pty. Ltd., a public policy evaluation and consultation firm.

The development details submitted to Council also include a glass wind tunnel for skydiving, a viewing area, preparation classrooms, party rooms, and reception and amenities areas for visitors.

Chermside daredevils now have one more item to add to their bucket lists as they keep their fingers crossed on the outcome of the DA for the facility. Visit iFly Australia’s website to be updated with their other future developments and programs.

What’s On @ Chermside This First Week of August

Here are the events in Chermside to watch for this first week of August.

1-14 August

Mecca Maxima Launch

Tickets: FREE

Venue: Mecca Maxima Chermside, Westfield Chermside, 377 Hamilton Road

Mecca Maxima, purveyor of global beauty, is finally in Chermside. During its two-week launch, customers can enjoy various promos and freebies.

For a minimum purchase of $50, customers can get a deluxe Mecca Maxx sample.

There will be a “Mecca Max Claw Machine” filled with freebies from the 4th to 6th of August.

1-16 August

The Carousel

Tickets: FREE

Venue: Centre Court Level 1, Westfield Chermside

Photo credit: Westfield Chermside/Facebook

Westfield Chermside is still giving free rides on the Carousel until the 16th of August. This is a fantasy and fairytale-like Carousel ride that is the creative collaboration of artist and jewellery designer Paula Walden, Creative Productions Company, Stage ONE, and Westfield Chermside.

Riders must be at least 105 centimetres tall. The inner horses can only hold 60 kilograms of weight, while the outer horses can hold 100 kilograms.

Thursday – Saturday, 3-5 August

Festival of Lights

Tickets: FREE

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Venue: The Urchin, Westfield Chermside

The Urchin will be filled with wonderfully choreographed, live light shows created by the audio-visual artist Kit Webster.

Each night, there will be fireworks, live DJs, free glow-in-the-dark face painting, and LED robot stilt walkers that will roam around the dining precinct.

Thusday, 3 August

Ironlak Pump Action Paint Marker Session

Tickets: FREE

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Venue: Ironlak Art & Design Chermside

This month, the Ironlak School of Art will hold another evening of arts and drawing that is open to everyone. All materials are supplied at no cost.

Thursday, 3 August.

ENVY Spring/Summer 2017 Showcase

Tickets: FREE via RSVP

Time: 7:00 p.m

Venue: Kedron-Wavell Services Club, 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside

ENVY Jewellery will showcase their Spring/Summer 2017 Collection. Every guest will receive a glass of champagne upon arrival, a copy of the new ENVY Lookbook and My Moments Lookbook for Spring/Summer 2017, and a $100 gift card.

Chermside’s TPCH Exploring Hospital Car Park Expansion; $7.5M Set Aside for Queensland Hospital Parking

Car parking at public hospitals in Queensland may soon be less burdensome as the state government plans to spend up to $7.5 million in the next four years to make car parking at public hospitals more affordable and accessible.

The budget is part of the state government’s four-point action plan, which will include expansion of car park facilities at public hospitals such as The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) in Chermside.

“I know the cost of car parking is a real concern for many patients, carers and their families,” said Health Minister Cameron Dick.

To address the parking needs at public hospitals, the state government will take the following actions as part of its four-point action plan.

Develop car parking concessions policies at all hospital and health services with paid parking.
Increase the number of concessional parking slots at public hospitals.
Develop future public hospital car parks.
Consider new parking options at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital.

Government Directive

The cost of parking at public hospitals has been a major issue and burden to patients, their families and carers. The complaints had led to a petition signed by nearly 17,000 supporters, followed by a directive from the state government ordering public hospitals to make parking more affordable and accessible.

The state government issued a directive on 1 July 2017, requiring all public hospitals and health services in Queensland to come up with local policies to make car parking more accessible, safer and more affordable.

Hospitals and health services with paid parking must come up with a car parking concessions policy by 1 October 2017.

In addition, the public health facilities are also directed to develop a local staff car parking policy by 31 December 2017. This policy is intended to make parking safer on-call hospital staff or hospital employees completing or commencing shifts between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Read the state Health Service Directive here.

Car Parking Expansion at Public Hospitals

Part of the solution to parking issues at public hospitals is the expansion of car parking facilities. This is already being done in some facilities across Queensland, including Rockhampton Hospital, which will soon see the construction of an almost 600-space multi-storey car park. The carpark will be owned and operated by the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.

Caboolture Hospital will be providing up to 300 new car spaces, while 500 car parks will be added at Logan Hospital.

At The Prince Charles Hospital in Chermside, the government is looking at options to expand car park availability. One option being considered is a proposal from the current operator under the Market-Led Proposals program of the Queensland Treasury.

“Our preferred approach for new multi-storey hospital car parks is to develop a Government Portfolio Model, financed by the Queensland Treasury Corporation,” said Mr Dick.

“However, private public partnerships will be retained as an option for circumstances where it can deliver a better outcome, for example, when we are developing a large ‘greenfield’ hospital site.”

Tips to Rock the Little Mix Concert @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Little Mix are thrilled to visit Brisbane Entertainment Centre at Boondall for their “Glory Days World Tour 2017” on Friday, 28th of July at 7:30 p.m.

Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall formed the girl group under the name “Rhythmix”, but later changed to Little Mix, to avoid confusion with a children’s charity with that name. They are the first group to win the X Factor UK in 2011.

Their album “Glory Days” is UK’s top selling album by a girl group, since “Destiny’s Child: Survivor” in 2001. They already have $12 million global sales and three UK number one hits.

Important Things to Remember to Avoid Hassles

This promises to be a big event and tickets are almost sold out. It is important to take note of the rules and regulations of the venue.

Tickets

Ticketek is the authorised ticketing agent of the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Do not buy from unauthorised resellers to avoid invalid and fraudulent tickets.

Little Mix Concert tickets range from $101.75 to $305.45, depending on the seating area. For this event, there is a one-off service and handling fee of $6.70 per transaction. Children 2 years of age and older are required to have a ticket to enter the event.

Only few tickets are left. Contact Ticketek or visit their website to buy tickets and view the venue map.

Claiming of Tickets

The only person eligible to collect the pre-paid tickets is the credit card holder. The credit card used for the transaction and a valid ID should be presented when claiming the tickets.

On the event day, tickets will be collected at the Ticketek Box Office. It is open two hours prior to the start time of the concert.

Transport

For public transport from Chermside, contact Translink for information. The Boondall Station is 600 metres walk from the centre, with bus services at the station.

After the concert, a dedicated taxi rank can be found adjacent to the Ticketek Box Office.

Parking

Car park attendants will direct the guests to the drop-off and pick-up zone located through Gate A, accessible via Sandgate Road. Cars, oversized vehicles, and accessible parking is charged $15. Charter bus and coach parking is available for free.

Dress Code

All guests are required to be fully-dressed (wear shoes). The centre reserves the right to deny entry of guests wearing offensive and foul statement shirts. Everyone is expected to get properly dressed for the concert.

Camera Policy

Professional cameras, tablets, selfie sticks, and tripods are not allowed inside the venue.

ATMs

There are ATMs at the opposite of Doors five and 10 in the Main Concourse on Level 2.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited within the building premises. There are designated smoking areas, including the car parks.

Lost Property

Lost properties are held at the Security Office in Administration on Level 1.

Have fun! Little Mix is not always in Brisbane. Visit Little Mix’s official website or the event page for updates.

What’s On @ Chermside This Week

Mark your calendars! Here are the events to watch out for this week.

Thursday, 13 July

FIFA Tourney IV

Tickets: $10 for registration

Registration will close on 12 July.

Time: 10 p.m.

Venue: The Sporting Globe Chermside

XP Gaming Community invites everyone to join their fourth FIFA E’Sport Tournament. This year, there will be more Xbox Ones in use and more slots are available for more players to join.

Gamers can also enjoy the 7 day lineup of Burgers & Chips.

XP Gaming is a community group that focuses on becoming Brisbane’s largest gaming events group.

Tuesday, 11 July.

Chermside West Mummy & Me Yoga Course

Tickets: $131.62

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m

Venue: Relax Yoga, Chermside West

Starting 11th of July, Yogababy will be hosting a five-week yoga classes until 8th of August.Mummy & Me Yoga Classes will focus on helping mums on their postnatal months to regain their strength and tone through yoga postures.

Tuesday, 11 July.

Maintenance Class

Tickets: FREE

Time: 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m

Venue: 99 Bikes – Chermside

Club 99 Bikes is inviting everyone to attend their free basic maintenance class. The class will cover assessing bikes for a safe ride, cleaning, and changing tyres and lubes.

Note: Do not bring your bikes due to limited space; however, everyone will be able to get hands-on with tasks.

Wednesday – Saturday, 12-15 July

Taekwondo for Kids Free Trial

Tickets: Free

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Chermside

Kids aged 7-12 years old are invited to join the Traditional Taekwondo trial week. The lessons will improve fitness, flexibility, muscle tone, and defense skills. It will also boost their confidence, self-discipline, and determination.

After the trial classes, participants will have options to continue or quit the program.

Saturday, 15 July

Natural Health Solutions: Essential Oils for Beginners

Tickets: $10

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Venue: Back Door Studio, Chermside

Photo credit: Spoilt by Nature/Eventbrite

Spoilt by Nature will host their beginner classes for everyone to learn about essential oils and their benefits, including household and health benefits.

Saturday, 15 July

Chermside Parkrun

Tickets: FREE

Time: 7:00 a.m.

Venue: Kidspace Playground, 7th Brigade Park, Chermside

Chermside Parkrun is a weekly five-kilometre run for anyone at any fitness level. It promotes fitness, health, and well-being. Children are welcome to participate but must be accompanied by their guardian.

Temporary Bus Stop Relocation to Take Effect to Give Way to Chermside-Aspley Bikeway Construction

The bus stop Gympie Road at Marchant Park, Stop 40, Chermside is temporarily closed until the end of August. Bus routes 335, 338, 680, and P341 will be transferred at Gympie Road near Murphy Road, Stop 39, Aspley.

The closure and re-routing are part of the temporary adjustments being made due to the ongoing North Brisbane Bikeway – Chermside to Aspley project. View the timetable here.

The North Brisbane Bikeway – Chermside to Aspley project is a part of the $100 million Better Bikeways 4 Brisbane program. It is a four-year program that aims to extend the Brisbane’s network of bikeways that was launched in 2016.

The bikeway extension on Gympie Road, between Webster Road, Aspley and Murphy Road, Chermside, will complete an important link in the North Brisbane Bikeway. It will also complete a circuit link around the cricket fields at the Marchant Park.

The ongoing construction will include:

875 metre-wide pathway along Gympie Road
15 metre-long path over the drainage line at Marchant Park
Linkages off the main shared pathway for bus connections; and
Installing overhead LED bikeway lighting.

After the construction, there will be a connected commuter route for people from the Northern suburbs to the Central Business District (CBD). The project will also bring secured connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians and safe off-road link between the existing shared pathways.

Other Impacts of the Construction

Photo credit: Brisbane City Council/Flickr

Apart from the bus stop relocation in the area, the community can expect to experience other inconveniences, including construction noise, dust, and increased truck movements.

Pedestrians and cyclists around the area will also be affected as there will be temporary access changes between the two bus stops southbound on Gympie Road, near Marchant Park.

For motorists, there will be access changes to some parking areas around Marchant Park. The speed limit may also be reduced for the safety of everyone: motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and workers.

Environmental Offsets

7th Brigade Park, Chermside
(Photo credit: Brisbane City Council/Flickr)

The biggest impact of the construction on the environment is the removal of 18 trees from the area, and the relocation of 12 trees from the bikeway, for ensured safety of both cyclists and pedestrians.

The Queensland Environment Offsets Act (QEOA) of 2014 requires infrastructure projects to offset their impacts to the environment through activities such as revegetation and planting. Native trees and shrubs will be planted on Marchant Park and on 7th Brigade Park.

Full details about the North Brisbane Bikeway – Chermside to Aspley can be viewed on the Brisbane City Council’s website.

New Adolescent Extended Treatment Facility to be Constructed in Chermside’s Prince Charles Hospital

The Palaszczuk Government has allocated a budget of $8.7 million for 2017-2018 for the construction of the new Adolescent Extended Treatment Facility at The Prince Charles Hospital in Chermside. The total proposed investment for the facility construction is $68.9 million.

New Hope After the Barrett Closure

Photo credit: www.savebarrett.wordpress.com

The construction of the Adolescent Extended Facility was an alternative care plan after the closure of the Barrett Adolescent Centre three years ago. Barrett was the only long-term residential unit for young people with severe mental illness in Queensland, but the former Health Minister Lawrence Springborg closed this institution in January 2014.

Criticisms rose upon the closure of the centre. Commissioner Margaret Wilson stated that there were no analysis of the needs of the young patients and no consultation with specialists before the closure.

Project Launch
(Photo credit: www.health.qld.gov.au)

As part of the solution, a new facility will be constructed under the Palaszczuk Government by the recommendation of the Commission of Inquiry. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that the facility will be constructed in 2017 and will meet the community’s needs.

“We will now work with consumers and families, including those directly associated with the former Barrett Adolescent Centre to ensure we are delivering care that meets the community’s current and future needs. Over the coming months, we will work closely with experts, families and consumers to define the specific design of the facility. The LNP Government was told by patients, by families, by experts that it needed to build this facility, but they did not listen. We are listening and we are delivering for young Queenslanders who need this facility,” Ms. Palaszczuk said.

The Prince Charles Hospital

The Prince Charles Hospital is a major teaching hospital in Chermside and around the North Brisbane area with emphasis in cardiac, respiratory, and in-patient psychiatric unit.

It was first opened as “Brisbane Chest Hospital” in 1954 as a treatment centre for tuberculosis. Later in 1961, it was renamed as “The Chermside Hospital” due to its expanding expertise in treating other ailments.

To honour the visitation of His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, in Brisbane, the hospital was renamed as “The Prince Charles Hospital” in 1974.

In 2007, the hospital underwent a major upgrade, followed by the introduction of general medical and general surgical services. State-of-the-art facilities continuously developed and constructed in its premises, including this year’s Adolescent Extended Treatment Facility.

The Prince Charles Hospital — Mental Health Care Provider

The Prince Charles Hospital has a reputation for providing integrated community and in-patient services that support the recovery of people with mental illness. Their facilities and services focuses on the provision of recovery and a consumer-centered approach through acute and extended care and community rehabilitations.

“We promised to implement the recommendation of the Commission of Inquiry regarding a new facility, and the campus of Prince Charles Hospital is the ideal location, near schools, transport and recreation. The Prince Charles Hospital is one of Queensland’s best, with a strong research culture and long history of providing mental health services,” Ms. Palaszczuk said.

“This new facility is essential, but it’s just one part of a broader plan to reform and improve services for young people. We are allocating 25 per cent of our $350 million five year plan for mental health, alcohol and drug services, Connecting Care to Recovery towards new services for children and young people,” Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Cameron Dick said.

The new facility will add to Palaszczuk Government’s vision for health, “My health, Queensland’s Future: Advancing Health 2026” that is committed in making Queensland the healthiest place in the world by 2026.