Brighton residents will soon have access to advanced diagnostic services closer to home, with the Brighton Health Campus set to receive both a new MRI and a CT machine under the statewide medical imaging upgrade.
A $276-million investment in new MRI and CT machines will boost Queensland’s public diagnostic capacity by up to 20%, shortening wait times and reducing long-distance travel for families in Brighton and across the state.
For Brighton locals, having these machines on-site means faster access to essential scans, earlier diagnoses, and less need to travel to major city hospitals.
Reducing the Burden on Patients
Accessing specialised medical scans has traditionally meant travelling to larger city hospitals, adding time, cost, and anxiety to an already difficult health situation. The new initiative aims to ease this burden by bringing vital diagnostic technology closer to the communities that need it.
The plan involves installing nine new CT scanners and six new MRI machines across 11 health facilities. These locations were identified as priority areas following a comprehensive assessment of the state’s health needs.
What the New Scanners Mean for Brighton
The Brighton Health Campus is a key site in the programme, slated to receive both a new MRI and a CT machine. This on-site technology will empower local doctors and clinicians to diagnose serious medical conditions much earlier and more efficiently.
Having these machines readily available will bolster health services and help free up more hospital beds across the state. For local families, it means faster answers and the ability to begin treatment sooner, all without leaving their community.
A Major Boost for State Health Services
This investment is more than just a convenience; it represents a significant increase in the diagnostic power of Queensland’s entire public health system. The six new MRI machines are projected to increase the state’s MRI capacity by almost 20 percent, while the nine CT scanners will boost capacity by more than 10 percent.
The initiative is part of the a fully funded Hospital Rescue Plan, a record investment designed to strengthen health infrastructure and services where they are most needed. Other communities set to benefit include Redland, Hervey Bay, Ayr, Charleville, and Cairns South.
Published Date 16-October-2025
