Brighton Health Campus - History: Home

Brighton Health Campus is a significant community of care, poised to evolve, enhance and expand services to deliver excellence in all aspects. Brighton Health Campus holds special value to different people, including:

• Its cultural heritage at the mouth of the Pine River flowing into Moreton Bay
• Its military legacy in the local community, including enduring links with the Royal Australian Air Force since WW2
• A proud tradition of benevolence and helping those most vulnerable and disadvantaged
• A continuing tradition of innovation which emerged in the 1980s when transitioning to the then new Eventide Nursing Home
• Access to its healing location by the sea where many now come for restorative and rehabilitation care
• Community appreciation and recognition for the care provided for residents, families and patients, and acknowledgement of the essential support this provides to our hospitals
• The personal connection and involvement of staff in providing compassionate healthcare and support services.

The Brighton Health Campus has had a long, and varied history since the initial establishment of the Dunwich Benevolent Asylum in the 1800s. In October 2016, the Campus celebrated its 70th Anniversary. This site contains highlights spanning decades, historical photographs and links to further information.

In 2017 Brighton Health Campus commemorated its 70th Anniversary, with historical displays, entertainment and a story-telling session where community members could reminisce and share their personal stories and memories of Brighton Health Campus.

You may browse contributed stories - or do you have your own story to share about the Eventide Nursing Home, or Brighton Health Campus? Please contact the Librarian for further information.

For further historical resources, please refer to the "More..." page.

Pictured: Eventide - Sandgate, August 1965. Queensland State Archives, 1960./ desaturated from the original.

Brighton Health Campus
449 Hornibrook Hwy,
Brighton QLD 4017

Web: health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3631 7400

The Brighton Health Campus would like to respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this Campus resides, and Elders past, present and emerging.

We also recognise those whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.