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Life at Wheller on the Park: Two couples share their story Story

Hear from new Wheller on the Park residents and discover what life in retirement looks like in our active, close-knit community.

Tags: Retirement Living, Wheller on the Park Retirement Village

Wheller on the Park residents - Christine and Bill
Downsizing? 7 tips on how choose the right retirement village for you Educational articles

Looking for the right retirement community? Choosing a village that suits your lifestyle and supports you to age well is essential – here's what to consider.

Tags: Retirement Living

A group of friends playing lawn bowls at Wheller on the Park
WMQ launches innovative program for young parents in housing crisis Media release

Housing and Support Link Service offers case management for young pregnant women and young parents aged 16–25.

Tags: Housing and homelessness, Youth and parenting

Very young parents holding a baby
Hummingbird House reopening Media release

Hummingbird House will reopen on Monday 12 January, with the team ready and eager to welcome and support families.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hummingbird House

Mum and daughter arriving at Hummingbird House
Holding the light together Corporate news

The light was put out for many in the Jewish community in a senseless act of violence in Sydney.

Tags: Corporate

A Grandparent’s grief: finding support at Hummingbird House Story

After losing her granddaughter, Bronwyn navigates grief and finds support through the Grandparents Group.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hummingbird House

Coles Hummingbird House Appeal Does it Again! Corporate news

It took 21 days, 186 stores, 3 very special families, and an amazing community of 1000's for the 2025 appeal to raise a phenomenal $775K!

Tags: Fundraising

Hummingbird House mum, dad and child holding the three $2 donation cards
Red Bag Appeal marks 10 years of gifting Christmas to Queensland families Media release

With 1 in 7 Australians living in poverty, families across QLD will be relying on the generosity of programs like the Red Bag Appeal this Christmas.

Tags: Crisis relief, Fundraising

Inside paediatric palliative care nursing at Hummingbird House Story

Registered Nurses Amelia and Ashleigh share the heartfelt rewards of paediatric palliative care. Read the story and watch the video.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hummingbird House

A day in the life of a Hopewell Hospice Registered Nurse Story

For six years, Clinical Nurse Kat has supported patients and families through life’s most tender moments. Here, she shares what it’s like to be a nurse at Hopewell.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hopewell Hospice

Coles and Hummingbird House unite for Queensland’s bravest kids Media release

This year’s campaign shines a light on three extraordinary Queensland families whose children are living with life-limiting conditions.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hummingbird House

Coles Appeal 2025- Asher (Holland family)
FKG Group, our long-time advocates Story

FKG Group have supported Wesley Mission for many years through volunteering and sponsorship, helping vulnerable Queenslanders access essential services and care.

Tags: Fundraising

Community Aged Care: stories from the frontline Story

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
Children’s hospice Hummingbird House helps break the silence on death and grief Media release

Hummingbird House calls on communities to encourage open conversations about death, dying, and end-of-life planning, as part of Dying to Know Day.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hummingbird House

Wesley Mission Queensland Joins the Red Bench Project Corporate news

We've partnered with the Red Rose Foundation to raise awareness and train staff to support those affected by domestic violence.

Tags: Corporate, Diversity and Inclusion

Cheeky Monkey Events – Valley4Valley charity mini-festival Story

Cheeky Monkey Events created a mini-festival with support from Backdock Arts to raise funds for our crisis relief hub in Fortitude Valley.

Tags: Fundraising

Music show at Valley4Valley - a DIY fundraiser for WMQ
How transport services can combat loneliness amongst seniors and disability clients Story

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

Wesley Mission Queensland welcomes historic homelessness funding boost Media release

New state funding will help Wesley Mission Queensland expand services, improve coordination and support people facing housing stress, trauma and mental health issues.

Tags: Corporate, Crisis relief, Homelessness, Logan Youth Foyer

Lady faces away from camera overlooking water
Transitioning from HCP to Support at Home Aged care reforms

What you need to know about Support at Home transition

Tags: Home Care

Aged care reform - home care changes
Meet Jock Curtis, local legend at Dovetree aged care Story

Discover how this aged care resident, the first in our Local Legends series, brings creativity and kindness to daily life at Dovetree.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Dovetree Residential Aged Care

Aged care residents during flowers activity in Dovetree May 2025