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

November 2023
November 2023
  • Build completion
  • Commencement of facility commissioning
Early 2024
Early 2024
  • Open Hospice facility and commence onsite hospice program

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