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Retiree shows a love heart craft at Wesley Mission Queensland aged care respite centre
Emotional ANZAC Day services at our aged care communities in Brisbane Corporate news

Some of our special residents include Mavis, from St Marks aged care community, who's 99 this year and served in the Air Force.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

ANZAC Day at Emmaus Village aged care community Stories

Staff and residents honoured our past and present service personal this ANZAC Day.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Emmaus Residential Aged Care

ANZAC Day at John Wesley Gardens aged care  community Stories

Residents and staff gathered for a solemn dawn service at the residential aged care facility.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

ANZAC Day dawn service at John Wesley Gardens aged care facility
ANZAC day at Parkview aged care community Stories

Parkview aged care community remembers the ANZACs and past and present service men and women.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Anzac Day 2024 group gathering at Parkview Aged Care Community
An emotional ANZAC day service at St Mark's aged care community Stories

Residents, staff, volunteers, chaplains and some very special guests gathered today to remember.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, St Mark's Residential Aged Care

Image show speaker and a ANZAC Day 2024 display at St Marks community
ANZAC Day comes early at Anam Cara aged care community Stories

Veterans chose to have their ANZAC service today so that some of their fellow servicemen could join.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Anam Cara Residential Aged Care

Anzac Day 2024 gathering at Anam Cara Aged Care Home, in Brisbane
9 tips to start the conversation about aged care homes Educational articles

Raising this topic can be both emotional and challenging. These tips can help you break barriers, ease concerns and potential anxiety around future changes.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Gloria at her home at Anam Cara Aged Care community - 2024
New Ice-Cream Social at Cooper House Aged Care Community Stories

The Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinators also prepared table decorations with 50s milkshake bar vibes and great music videos.

Tags: Ageing well, Residential Aged Care, Cooper House Residential Aged Care

Ice-cream Social at Cooper House Residential Aged Care Community - April 2024
Afternoon tea in the garden at St Marks Residential Aged Care community Stories

Sneak peek time! Sponge cake and cappuccinos in the fresh air offered by the Lifestyle Team.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, St Mark's Residential Aged Care

Tea in the gardens of St Marks Aged Care Community
Embracing a new life in an aged care community: Gloria's story Stories

Learn how Nikki convinced her mum Sylvia to move to residential aged care. From being lonely at home, Sylvia found friends for life in Anam Care community.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Anam Cara Residential Aged Care

Sylvia and Gloria sewing team! At Anam Cara Aged Care Home.
Emma Memma visits children's hospice Hummingbird House Stories

Emma took the time to talk to all of the children, take photos with them and sang songs including "Wombat Wednesday" and "Hello, How Are You?".

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Children, Hummingbird House

Emma plays with kids at  Hummingbird House
Children visit residents at Wheller on The Park retirement village Stories

Students from St Anthony's Primary School enjoyed an Easter Morning Tea with the residents.

Tags: Retirement Living, Children

Chloe's story. A response to increased suicidal thoughts in children under 12 Corporate news

Chloe, now 21 years old, shares her struggles with mental health as a child and simple tips for parents on how to really listen.

Tags: Mental Health, Children

Photo by Eric Ward on Unsplash
Video story - Why we celebrate women every day Corporate news

Hear from our amazing clients, residents and staff about why we celebrate women every day.

Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Wesley Mission Queensland, Video

Our head chef shares his favourite easter recipe for over 50s Educational articles

As we approach Easter, we've curated three delightful recipes tailored for those aged 50 and above.

Tags: Ageing well

Avocado Mousse recipe for seniors by Aged Care communities Head Chef, Russell Kearney
Enhancing aged care wellbeing through dining Stories

Russel's team produce thousands of nutritious meals per week to feed our hungry aged care residents!

Tags: Ageing well, Food

Food and dining by our aged care head chef Russell
Love and friendship this Valentine’s Day at Anam Cara Aged Care Community Stories

The two inseparable friends in their 80s were strangers when they arrived at Anam Cara just over a year ago.

Tags: Ageing well, Residential Aged Care, Anam Cara Residential Aged Care

Couples from Rosemount Retirement Village celebrate their 60th anniversary Stories

Norm and Marjorie's secret to a long relationship is living a simple, humble life with strong family ties.

Tags: Retirement Living

Norm and Marjorie celebrate their 60th anniversary at Rosemount Retirement Village
Our aged care residents go behind the scenes of WMQ's food and dining Stories

Residents meet the team responsible for producing thousands of nutritious meals per week to feed our hungry communities!

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Anam Cara Residential Aged Care, Food

Residents from Anam Cara Aged Care smiling during a visit yo WMQ Dining Services kitchen
Unlocking the potential: activities in specialist disability accommodation Educational articles

The emphasis on inclusivity, communal engagement, and the celebration of individual interests makes specialist disability accommodation (SDAs) a vibrant and supportive community for individuals with disabilities.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Specialist Disability Accommodation

Residents at our specialist disability accommodation can enjoy activities outside the community. Image shows the bus at Asher House.

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