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Norman and Marjory - Rosemount Retirement Community Testimonial

“It just felt right”, these are the words that Norman and Marjory Gough used when explaining their move into Wesley Mission Queensland’s Rosemount Retirement Community.

Tags: Retirement Living

Karl - Rosemount Retirement Community Testimonial

Karl Meng was one of the first people to put a deposit down for Sinnamon Park’s luxury retirement living community, Rosemount.

Tags: Retirement Living

Inspiring resident shares her story for International Women's Day Stories

International Women’s Day is a day to recognise, reflect and celebrate women’s achievements. A story that truly represents what the day stands for is Cheryl Patchett, an inspiring woman who shows us that we can do anything we put our minds to.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Residential Aged Care, Dovetree Residential Aged Care

Great hobbies for retired people Educational articles

The best retirement is an active and busy retirement. And that means finding the right retirement activities to keep your mind and body healthy. Find out what hobbies are great for retirement.

Tags: Ageing well, Retirement Living

Vital charity work continues from a new base in an aged care community Stories

Over the last eighteen years, 86-year-old Marjorie Bol has been busy putting together care packages for the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s Sexual Assault Response Team.

Tags: Fundraising, Residential Aged Care, Parkview Aged Care Community

Why pets have a positive impact on mental health Educational articles

We cover the facts on how pets can improve your mental health and reduce anxiety, depression.

Tags: Health and wellbeing

How do you maintain a healthy mind? Educational articles

As we age, so does our mind. We've put together a list of recommendations including brain activities, exercise, food and other useful tips to keep your mind healthy.

Tags: Ageing well

A man, his bike and an Hawaiian shirt Stories

89 year-old Wheller on the Park resident Pat O'Shea puts on a bright red Hawaiian shirt every morning and rides his bicycle around Chermside's parks.

Tags: Retirement Living

Art from the Margins bringing in 2020 with a bang Media release

Read Art from the Margins latest news and direction for the new year.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Wesley Arts

New residents rule the roost in aged care home Media release

The newest residents of Wesley Mission Queensland’s St Marks aged care community at Chermside certainly know where they sit in the pecking order.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

The symphony comes to aged care residents in South East Qld Media release

More than 600 Wesley Mission Queensland residents enjoyed a night of classical music on Saturday, with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s season finale streamed live to our aged care, supported accommodation and retirement living communities.

Tags: Corporate

Wooloowin gets packing for families in need Media release

Wooloowin’s youngest residents are helping families in need this Christmas, as part of Wesley Mission Queensland’s annual Red Bag Appeal.

Tags: Fundraising

WMQ honours long serving employees at MailpaQ Media release

Wesley Mission Queensland has honoured its longest serving employees yesterday at its Rocklea-based Australian Disability Enterprise, MailpaQ.

Tags: Fundraising

John - Brisbane Relief Hub Community Meal Testimonial

Community Meal is a place where people can come and feel safe, instead of hanging around on the streets.

Tags: Crisis relief

Ruth - Wheller on the Park Testimonial

[Living at Wheller on the Park] has been wonderful, I’ve met so many beautiful and wonderful people.

Tags: Retirement Living

Tamara - Clear Breeze Testimonial

Living here has had such a positive impact on my life and my family.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Mental Health

Jess - Logan Youth Foyer Service Testimonial

If I need anything, even if I’m just having a bad day and need to talk to someone, they’re always here for me.

Tags: Housing and homelessness, Youth and parenting

Mary - Wheller on the Park Testimonial

Moving into a Wesley Mission Queensland retirement community has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Tags: Retirement Living

Jack - Fulton Wellbeing Centre Testimonial

There are very few facilities which provide this combination of hydrotherapy and gym, having the two on site makes it easier to access.

Tags: Health and wellbeing

Meleena - Learning Hub Program Testimonial

It is scary being a first time mum but the ladies are always here to help if I need someone to talk to, it’s a really good support system.

Tags: Youth and parenting