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Rediscover Rosemount Retirement Community – now officially open! Educational articles

With Stage 2 completed and new residents moving in, Rosemount became an even more vibrant community.

Tags: Retirement Living

Rosemount Retirement Village aerial shot
NAIDOC Week brings First Nations menu to aged care homes Corporate news

Australia's native ingredients are not only healthy but also offer a diverse flavour and a taste of the country.

Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Residential Aged Care

A cheerful budgie family is making room visits at Cooper House Residential Aged Care Stories

The team wheels the birds around to different residents’ rooms a few times a day.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Budgies at Cooper House Residential Aged Care
Resident story: the shock value of moving into a retirement village Stories

Doug and Sue Trenchard decided to downsize, finding their perfect fit at the recently opened stage 2 of Rosemount Retirement Living.

Tags: Retirement Living

Doug and Sue Trencher moved to Rosemount Retirement Village in 2024
Rosemount Retirement Community has officially opened! Media release

Watch the official opening to the community and for the new residents who will now call Rosemount home.

Tags: Retirement Living

Volunteering at WMQ - meet Vince and Denise Stories

If you'd like to volunteer, visit our Volunteer Opportunities webpage.

Tags: Volunteering

Volunteers Vince and Denise assisting at the Brisbane Relief Hub's Community Breakfast
Hawaiian party at John Wesley Gardens Residential Aged Care Community Stories

Residents enjoyed Hawaiian-themed lunch and mocktails - and they all learned how to Hula!

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Finding comfort in home care: Keith and Lei's story Stories

How simple home care services are making a huge impact on the life of this couple from the Sunshine Coast.

Tags: Home Care

Our lifesavers. An article by our home care client Keith Heale Stories

Read the unedited story written by Keith Heale.

Tags: Home Care

Home Care client from Sunshine Coats, Keith and Lei. April 2024.
A cuppa and a good chat: Volunteer Visitors making a difference Media release

The Government-funded Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is available in WMQ's aged care communities.

Tags: Ageing well

An older and younger man walking and talking in a park
Palliative Care Week 2024 Corporate news

Recognizing the amazing job our palliative care and hospice staff do! Yes, there is sadness and fear, but there is also love, joy and moments of profound connection.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Children, Hopewell Hospice, Hummingbird House

Precious moments at Hummingbird House
Rosemount retirement village welcomes new residents with completion of stage 2 Media release

For residents like Tania and her 96-year-old mum Terry, the move represents a bittersweet new chapter.

Tags: Retirement Living

New resident Tania in Rosemount retirement village's green communal outdoor area
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 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

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
Wesley Mission Queensland shortlisted for 3 QLD Training Awards Media release

The Queensland Training Awards recognises individuals and organisations in vocational education and training (VET) programs.

Tags: Corporate

Logo - QLD Training Awards 2024
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 aged care home in Anam Cara - 2024