An institute for health innovation.
Sunshine Coast Health Institute is a joint venture collaborative partnership between Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS), University of the Sunshine Coast, TAFE Queensland (TAFE) and Griffith University (GU). The Institute is a dedicated health education, training, and research facility, contributing to the SCHHS vision for health and wellbeing through exceptional care.
An enviable location
and lifestyle.
Located in Birtinya in the health hub of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia, Sunshine Coast Health Institute is surrounded by natural beauty and modern convenience. From the ocean to the hinterland, there is an endless range of options to embrace a healthy lifestyle, while learning in our a state-of-the-art health facility.

Latest news
Sunshine Coast Health Institute Strategic Plan 2023-2028
SCHI Strategic Plan 2023-28 Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) is a joint venture collaborative partnership between Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS), University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), TAFE Queensland (TAFE) and Griffith University (GU)....
Medical milestone: Sunshine Coast’s first cohort of student doctors graduate from Griffith University
The inaugural cohort of Griffith University’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) are now ready for the next chapter of their career after graduating this week. The 46 students are the first group of graduates who both started...
Sunshine Coast Health Institute Symposium showcases health innovation, research and advances in our community
Healthcare professionals, students and researchers can learn more about health advances from the region’s leading health practitioners at the second annual Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) Symposium on 8 September 2022. Hosted by SCHI in partnership with...
Events
2023 Sunshine Coast Health Institute Symposium
2023 Sunshine Coast Health Institute Symposium Save the date - Thursday 31 August 2023
2022 Sunshine Coast Health Institute Symposium
2022 Sunshine Coast Health Institute Symposium The 2022 Sunshine Coast Health Institute Symposium will showcase collaborations with diverse components of the health sector including primary, tertiary and community health organisations, as well as health education and...
SCHI hosts QASM Seminar
The annual Queensland Audit of Surgical Mortality (QASM) Seminar was held at SCHI last week. It was exciting to host such a fantastic event both in person in our Auditorium for our local surgeons, and to also deliver the event live, online for surgeons across the...