by Louise Clare | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The finishing touches are being put on our 12th patient room and adjoining two bedroom unit at Fitzroy Community Hospice. We are so proud and excited to share photos of these new areas as soon as we can, along with a brand new walk-through video of our entire...
by Louise Clare | Dec 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hospice Operations Since opening in June this year, over 80 patients and their families have experienced the peaceful, dignified care that Fitzroy Community Hospice provides. In 2025 we will extend this care by opening our second stage of development; our 12th patient...
by Louise Clare | Oct 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fitzroy Community Hospice Director and previous Chairperson Dr Vicki Richmond received statewide recognition last month at the Palliative Care Queensland State Awards for her volunteering efforts. Dr Richmond said it was an honour to receive the Volunteering Hero...
by Louise Clare | Sep 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hospice Operations We’ve now been open for over two months and in that time we have touched the lives of over 40 patients and their families. The feedback we are receiving is wonderful, as is the continued support we are getting from our community. We recently...
by Louise Clare | Jun 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
On Monday 10 June we admitted our first patient at Fitzroy Community Hospice. We are honoured and proud to officially commence specialist palliative care services at our purpose-built, home-like facility here in Rockhampton. BACK to all...
by Louise Clare | May 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Establishment Progress Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the community, we are arranging orders for final equipment to have 11 patient rooms ready as soon as possible (instead of the 9 nine rooms we were originally planning to open with). This is an unexpected...
by Louise Clare | Feb 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Join the club that directly supports the provision of excellent community-based palliative care for Central Queenslanders. Supporter Circle is a brand-new partnership program created to make it easy for like-minded businesses, organisations and individuals to support...
by Louise Clare | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Establishment Progress With construction now complete at 38 Agnes Street, Rockhampton, further finishing and commissioning tasks are well underway. This includes purchase and installation of additional equipment and furniture, landscaping, broader staff recruitment,...
by Louise Clare | Nov 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Construction Progress The hospice build at 38 Agnes Street, Rockhampton is nearing completion! An enormous thank you to Tony Madden Architects, Paynters, and the many consultants and subcontractors who have worked tirelessly to bring the build in on time and on...
by Louise Clare | Sep 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Construction Progress The hospice facility at 38 Agnes Street, Rockhampton is taking shape! All blockwork, structural steel and roofing is complete, and services rough-in and room fit-out is well underway. The build is on track for completion at the end of November,...
Community urged to support Fitzroy Community Hospice Golf Day
Renewed partnership ensures ongoing care and support for patients and families in CQ
Fitzroy Community Hospice receives $5,000 donation from Rockhampton Brothers Senior Rugby League
Fitzroy Community Hospice celebrates 2nd birthday amidst leadership change
Free Advance Care Planning community workshop during National Palliative Care Week
