The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct is supported by more than $5 billion in health, education and transport infrastructure and is designed to encourage collaboration between health facilities and research institutions, foster an entrepreneurial ethos and attract internationally recognised researchers. The $1.7 billion Gold Coast University Hospital opened in 2013 and has become the centre of a major research and innovation hub where patients benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering medical technology.

The health industry contributes $2.8 billion to the local economy. With 3,076 health care and social assistance enterprises and 30,210 highly skilled workers, it’s the largest employing sector on the Gold Coast. Operating under high Australian standards and locally held intellectual property, local businesses are gaining international recognition and demand for their quality products.