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Vacant aged care home in Moreton Bay to house
Queenslanders in need

A Joint Statement by Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier
on Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure,The Honourable Dr Steven Miles, and Minister for Housing, The Honourable Meaghan Scanlon

A former aged care home north of Quotes attributable to the Deputy Premier “The housing challenges in Queensland
Brisbane will soon be transformed into and Member for Murrumba Steven Miles: and across the country are unprecedented,
homes for Queenslanders in need of so we’re always looking at new and
housing after the property was purchased “Everyone deserves a place to call home, innovative solutions to get Queenslanders
by the Palaszczuk Government. and soon this former aged care facility will into safe and stable housing sooner.
provide a home for older Queenslanders
The Rothwell property will undergo a $1.6 experiencing housing stress. “This site is particularly exciting as we have
million refurbishment before welcoming been able to purchase both the building
tenants at the end of the year. “Moreton Bay region is one of the largest of the former retirement village and the
and fastest growing regions in the country. vacant adjoining parcel of land that has
Like the other aged care facilities secured A property like this will allow people in potential for longer-term development
by the Palaszczuk Government in the past need to stay within their community and opportunities.
six months in Toowoomba, Clayfield and connected to services.
Redland Bay, this property will mostly “Not only do we have shovels in the ground
house older Queenslanders. “This helps vulnerable locals into housing building hundreds of homes through our
and helps to support them into permanent record $5 billion investment in social and
The Rothwell site will provide up to 18 accommodation. affordable housing, but we are purchasing
units for people in the Moreton Bay region, existing facilities like this that would
adding to 58 units at Toowoomba, 37 at “This is just one example of the diverse otherwise have been lost.
Clayfield and 28 at Redlands. housing solutions the government is
delivering to help ease housing pressure “Support doesn’t stop at the front door,
Staff from the Department of Housing and and increase supply.” this site is a great example of how the
a specialised homelessness service will Palaszczuk Government will provide not
work onsite with residents to support them Quotes attributable to the Minister for only a home but wrap around support
in obtaining longer-term accommodation. Housing Meaghan Scanlon: services to help transition residents into
longer-term accommodation.”

SKIN CANCER -WHAT IS IT?
PRP Therapy

Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of a cell type in
the skin. The most common type is Basal Cell cancer
(BCC), a slow growing and locally destructive cancer.
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is the latest and most
Squamous Cell Cancer (SCC) is a more invasive cancer.
innovate way that people are using to rejuvenate their
Melanomas can grow quickly and can become life-
threatening in as little as six weeks. Less commonly
skin, specifically against signs of aging and scarring. By
known is that Melanoma can appear on skin not
using the patient’s own blood to revitalize tired-looking
normally exposed to the sun.
skin, this therapy is fast becoming one of the most
popular forms of anti-aging treatment, boosted by its
Treatment of Skin Cancer
Surgical excision of the cancer is the present
use by high profile celebrities.
such as prescribed cream and cryotherapy, (otherwise
On average results will start to show after around 2-3
forms of BCC and SCC but will require ongoing reviews
months with monthly treatments. A minimum of three
to ensure no return.
treatments is usually advised however in some cases up
Precancerous skin cancer or solar keratosis (otherwise
to six treatments will be required on a monthly basis. As
referred to as the sunspot) is treated with cryotherapy
or topical cream such as prescription Efudix to ensure
it is an accumulative treatment the results will be greater
it does not become a SCC.
if the full three treatments are taken.
Detection of Skin Cancer
The effects of rejuvenation on the skin will continue for
With no formal screening program in Australia, it
up to 12 months after one treatment reducing the need
is important to have a thorough skin examination
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for repeat appointments.
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