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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
New Ice-Cream Social at Cooper House Aged Care Community Stories

The Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinators also prepared table decorations with 50s milkshake bar vibes and great music videos.

Tags: Ageing well, Residential Aged Care, Cooper House Residential Aged Care

Afternoon tea in the garden at St Marks Residential Aged Care community Stories

Sneak peek time! Sponge cake and cappuccinos in the fresh air offered by the Lifestyle Team.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, St Mark's Residential Aged Care

Embracing a new life in an aged care community: Gloria's story Stories

Learn how Nikki convinced her mum Sylvia to move to residential aged care. From being lonely at home, Sylvia found friends for life in Anam Care community.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Anam Cara Residential Aged Care

Sylvia and Gloria sewing team! At Anam Cara Aged Care Home.
Emma Memma visits children's hospice Hummingbird House Stories

Emma took the time to talk to all of the children, take photos with them and sang songs including "Wombat Wednesday" and "Hello, How Are You?".

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Children, Hummingbird House

Children visit residents at Wheller on The Park retirement village Stories

Students from St Anthony's Primary School enjoyed an Easter Morning Tea with the residents.

Tags: Retirement Living, Children

Children and residents of Wheller on the Park retirement village
Chloe's story. A response to increased suicidal thoughts in children under 12 Corporate news

Chloe, now 21 years old, shares her struggles with mental health as a child and simple tips for parents on how to really listen.

Tags: Mental Health, Children

Don’t dismiss children’s distress. ‘Listen. Just Listen’ Media release

50% of all adult mental health conditions start before the age of 14. You can help them by simply listening. 'Just Listen' is more than a campaign - it's a call to action.

Tags: Mental Health, Children

Disability employment to help boost national economy Media release

Initiatives like the ORCA Project can provide young adults living with disabilities with the training and work experience they require to help find a job and achieve their goals.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

'Yalanya – the way it is', book by Aboriginal leader Don Brady Media release

Don Brady's journey in activism and departure from the Methodist church is told in the new book. Pre-order today for the second print.

Tags: Diversity and Inclusion