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Retiree shows a love heart craft at Wesley Mission Queensland aged care respite centre
Community Aged Care: stories from the frontline Stories

We sat down with three long-serving staff members to explore the realities of working in community aged care, the challenges, rewards, and what keeps them motivated.

Tags: Home Care, Career

Home Care Brisbane - Staff and client go fishing
How transport services can combat loneliness amongst seniors and disability clients Stories

More than getting from A to B, transport services is a lifeline for independence, a weekly dose of laughter, and often, friendship and connection.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care, Transport services

Transitioning from HCP to Support at Home Aged care reforms

What you need to know about transiotioning ftrom Support at Home transition

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Aged care reform - home care changes
WMQ nominated for 2 Queensland Training Awards Corporate news

Monika’s inspiring journey and WMQ’s innovative programs tackle aged care workforce shortages, building a stronger community care future.

Tags: Corporate, Home Care

Monika Batowska, trainee in WMQ’ Community Aged Care Career Pathways Program
The shift in home care: from essential care to lifestyle choice Educational articles

Home care today is about living well, not just getting by. Explore how home care has evolved to be more than just support at home.

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Home care story: Aubrey holding the crabs he caught
Support at Home webinar for seniors, families and carers Aged care reforms

Watch this Government webinar and read the key points.

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Support at home government webinar
A truly caring team behind our community transport services Stories

From joking with passengers to knowing who prefers which seat on the bus, WMQ's team brings a warm, personal touch to every ride.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care, Transport services

Team at WMQ Community Transport Services, 2025
Our latest home care campaign Corporate news

Featuring our amazing clients and staff, each image celebrates the connections that make home care with WMQ truly special.

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Home care worker smiling as she chats with a happy client at her Queenslander home
Hear from our staff how transport services drive social connection Stories

For many of our aged care and disability clients, transport services is more than a lift - it’s their independency, social connection and a comforting routine.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care, Transport services

Jack, long-time driver at WMQ transport services
How the aged care Volunteer Visitor Program creates lasting friendships Stories

The program connects older Australians with caring volunteers for friendship and support. Learn more today.

Tags: Home Care, Residential Aged Care

Mark and Catie having a coffee - Volunteer Visitor, Brisbane
Safe and accessible homes: how Home Assist Secure supports independent living in Queensland Corporate news

Explore how our team customises solutions to enhance accessibility, security, and independence for older Australians and people with disability.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care

Robert at Home Assist Secure workshop in Petrie, QLD
Watch the video to find out why transport service is much more than a ride Stories

Our community transport team delivers more than just trips — they bring connection, care, and laughter to those who need it most.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care, Transport services, Video

Government releases the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications list Aged care reforms

A new equipment loan scheme has been designed to provide faster access to assistive technologies, with funding of up to $15,000.

Tags: Home Care, Aged care reforms, Dementia

Aged care reform - home care changes
Creating personalised meal plans: how we help meet dietary needs Educational articles

Explore how we address the unique nutritional challenges of our home care clients and aged care residents to enhance their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Tags: Ageing well, Health and wellbeing, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living

WMQ staff member in a kitchen with a aged care client with a selection of fruits and vegetables on the counter
Staged price caps in new Support at Home Program Aged care reforms

Government announces a phased introduction of price caps for the new home care program.

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Aged Care reform - Home Care Price Caps
A new Aged Care Single Assessment System replaces ACAT today Aged care reforms

The Single Assessment System aims to simplify aged care assessments.

Tags: Home Care, Residential Aged Care

Aged care reform - single aged care assessment system
Home care reforms (Support at Home) - what you need to know Aged care reforms

We explain the proposed changes to home care and how they may affect you.

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Aged care reform - home care changes
Aged care reforms key milestones Aged care reforms

From the establishment of the Aged Care Taskforce to the planned implementation of the new Aged Care Act.

Tags: Home Care, Residential Aged Care

Aged care reform key milestones
A guide to My Aged Care: navigating government support for older Australians Educational articles

We've broken down what My Aged Care offers and how to start accessing support

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care

My Aged Care logo over image of WMQ carer and two aged care residents
Aged care reforms: all you need to know Aged care reforms

We explain the proposed changes and how they may affect you.

Tags: Home Care, Residential Aged Care

Aged care reform - What you need to know