Project Timeline
We have come a long way in the planning of Fitzroy Community Hospice at 38 Agnes Street, The Range, Rockhampton.
November 2020
November 2020
• Steering Committee formed
February 2021
February 2021
- Not-for-profit company established
- Board formed
March 2021
March 2021
- MOU signed with the Sisters of Mercy for the use of 38 Agnes Street, Rockhampton
- Website launched
- Media launch
April 2021
April 2021
- Charitable status obtained
August 2021
August 2021
- Rockhampton Regional Council development approval obtained for the material Change of use of 38 Agnes Street
- $8M capital funding announcement by the Australian Government
November 2021
November 2021
- Obtained Deductible Gifts Recipients (DGR) status to receive tax-deductible donations
December 2021
December 2021
- Signed contract to purchase 38 Agnes Street, Rockhampton
- Signed Australian Government deed of Agreement for capital grant funding
October 2022
October 2022
- Tender opened to contract builder
January 2023
January 2023
- Commence Hospice facility construction
January 2024
January 2024
- Build completion
February 2024
February 2024
- Commencement of facility commissioning
June 2024
June 2024
- Open Hospice facility and commence onsite hospice program