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Taking steps to better mental health Media release

A new campaign focused on supporting and strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing was launched this week.

Tags: Mental Health

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Kaye - volunteer at Hyland House Day Respite Centre Testimonial

I mainly volunteer to give back to others. It also keeps me busy and learning new things. I certainly think I will be volunteering here for more years to come, or until I eventually become a member of Hyland House myself!

Tags: Respite

Gold Coast mayor visits Wesley Kids Media release

Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate visited Wesley Kids last week to learn more about the important work the service is doing on the Gold Coast.

Tags: Mental Health

Covid vaccine blitz for Wesley Mission Queensland staff Corporate news

Wesley Mission Queensland is providing gift vouchers to thank frontline staff who receive their COVID-19 vaccine, as well as on-site vaccination hubs to ensure all clients and staff are protected from the impacts of coronavirus.

Tags: Corporate, Disability and NDIS, Residential Aged Care

New specialist disability accommodation development on Sunshine Coast Media release

A new residential development offering specialist disability accommodation has opened on the Sunshine Coast at Maroochydore. The building, WesleyCare Maroochydore, will support nine people under the age of 65 living with a disability.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

New mental health program supporting Gold Coasters Media release

A new mental health service on the Gold Coast delivered by Wesley Mission Queensland will provide support to hundreds of residents struggling with the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis.

Tags: Mental Health

A trip down memory lane at the Paragon Theatre Stories

Around 1953, Gordon Turnbull worked as Projectionist at the heritage-listed Paragon Theatre in Childers. Now almost 70 years on, 83-year-old Gordon took a surprise trip down memory lane and revisited the Paragon Theatre.

Tags: Home Care

Meet the team at headspace Capalaba Corporate news

The team at headspace Capalaba are passionate about working with young people and pride themselves on creating a safe, friendly, confidential and non-judgmental environment.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Mental Health

Finding meaning and purpose through pastoral and spiritual care Corporate news

Late last year, WMQ welcomed Julie, the new Team Leader to Pastoral and Spiritual Care. The Pastoral and Spiritual Care team are here to help and improve people’s quality of life.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Lorraine - Home Care and Respite Testimonial

“I’m finding Hyland House very helpful. The ladies that are a part of the craft group are all so lovely. It’s nice to be around people and it’s a good environment to be in, rather than sitting in a silent house by yourself.”

Tags: Home Care

The upside to downsizing Educational articles

Is your family home becoming a little too much to handle? Discover the upside to downsizing with these 5 key benefits to retirement living.

Tags: Retirement Living

A safe and supportive place to call home Stories

When Gemma came to the Logan Youth Foyer six months ago, it was important for her to have a safe and supportive place to live.

Tags: Housing and homelessness, Youth and parenting, Logan Youth Foyer

Jenny - Home Care and Respite Testimonial

“The people here are great, I’ve made such good friends. You can have a laugh and joke with everyone, it’s really good.”

Tags: Home Care

A new year, a new CEO for WMQ Media release

As we commence the New Year, Wesley Mission Queensland is excited to welcome Ms. Jude Emmer to the role of CEO.

Tags: Corporate

A day in the life of a workplace coach in residential aged care Stories

Meet Donna, an Enrolled Nurse and a Workplace Coach for Wesley Mission QLD’s Kentish Court aged care community within Sinnamon Village at Sinnamon Park.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Kentish Court Residential Aged Care

Those who received - Red Bag Appeal Media release

The best part about the Red Bag Appeal is its ability to touch the lives of real people living in our community.

Tags: Crisis relief, Fundraising

Those who gave - Red Bag Appeal Media release

This year WMQ again held the charity gift wrapping station at Westfield Chermside.

Tags: Fundraising

Those who donated - Red Bag Appeal Media release

Our corporate and community volunteers keep the Red Bag Appeal in motion.

Tags: Fundraising

Providing relief at Christmas Corporate news

To understand the impact of the Red Bag Appeal is to know that it is not just one story – it is many stories.

Tags: Crisis relief, Fundraising

A place to call home - WesleyCare Wynnum Stories

At 57 years of age, Jackie suffered a stroke during open heart surgery and went from living an independent life at home with her family to living in aged care home. Jackie has since moved into WesleyCare Wynnum, Specialist Disability Accommodation.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Wynnum Apartments