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The Gold Coast has a workforce of highly skilled professionals with expertise across several industries including information and communication technology, health and medical, film, finance, engineering, education, environment, marine and sport.
The Gold Coast is attracting some of the brightest minds from around Australia and around the world. A major drawcard of the city is its relaxed coastal lifestyle as well as the major institutions and amenities located in the region.
From start-ups to established Australian and international enterprises, the people living and working on the Gold Coast thrive on its creative energy, entrepreneurial mindset, and future-focused thinking.
Health and medical
International Society of Eye Research Conference, Gold Coast, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland
A phase 1 clinical trial at Griffith University on the Gold Coast will test a first of its kind malaria vaccine, PlasProtecT, in human volunteers in Australia to confirm its safety and efficacy.
The Gold Coast is a major centre of excellence in Australia and globally for health and medical science. Researchers, clinicians, and companies are collaborating at the cutting-edge of innovation demonstrated by a 7 per cent average annual growth rate of clinical trials.
There is significant investment by government and the private sector in health infrastructure, allied health and biotechnology on the Gold Coast.
The new 200-hectare (494 acre) Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP) is anchored by Griffith University Gold Coast University Hospital, one of Australia’s busiest tertiary hospitals, and the modern Gold Coast Private Hospital.
Education
Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland © Griffith University
Valued at over A$3.5 billion, the Gold Coast’s thriving education economy is centred around three world-class universities, more than 200 education and training providers and the GCHKP. This Precinct is Asia-Pacific’s rising health and innovation hub where people are transforming lives through healthcare innovation, new knowledge and next-generation technologies.
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