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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

Video story - Why we celebrate women every day Corporate news

Hear from our amazing clients, residents and staff about why we celebrate women every day.

Tags: Corporate, Diversity and Inclusion, Video

Our head chef shares his favourite easter recipe for over 50s Educational articles

As we approach Easter, we've curated three delightful recipes tailored for those aged 50 and above.

Tags: Ageing well

Enhancing aged care wellbeing through dining Stories

Russel's team produce thousands of nutritious meals per week to feed our hungry aged care residents!

Tags: Ageing well, Food

Love and friendship this Valentine’s Day at Anam Cara Aged Care Community Stories

The two inseparable friends in their 80s were strangers when they arrived at Anam Cara just over a year ago.

Tags: Ageing well, Residential Aged Care, Anam Cara Residential Aged Care

Sylvia and Gloria sewing team! At Anam Cara Aged Care Home.
Couples from Rosemount Retirement Village celebrate their 60th anniversary Stories

Norm and Marjorie's secret to a long relationship is living a simple, humble life with strong family ties.

Tags: Retirement Living

Norm and Marjorie wedding photo from a memory day at their aged care home
Our aged care residents go behind the scenes of WMQ's food and dining Stories

Residents meet the team responsible for producing thousands of nutritious meals per week to feed our hungry communities!

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Anam Cara Residential Aged Care, Food

Residents from Anam Cara Aged Care smiling during a visit yo WMQ Dining Services kitchen
Unlocking the potential: activities in specialist disability accommodation Educational articles

The emphasis on inclusivity, communal engagement, and the celebration of individual interests makes specialist disability accommodation (SDAs) a vibrant and supportive community for individuals with disabilities.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Specialist Disability Accommodation

Youth Foyers to help youth in crisis Media release

With the success of Logan Youth Foyer, eight new Youth Foyers in Cairns, Hervey Bay, and Moreton Bay aim to address the urgent needs of young people who are at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.

Tags: Housing and homelessness

Braving the storm: Wesley Mission Queensland’s unsung legends Corporate news

How staff and residents, many living with disabilities, endured a difficult night without power.

Tags: Corporate

Meet Jacquie, resident at specialist disability accommodation Wynnum Apartments Stories

Join Jacquie as she shares why WesleyCare Wynnum community has become an integral part of her life.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Specialist Disability Accommodation, Wynnum Apartments

Meet Viv and Anoop, from WesleyCare Tewantin Specialist Disability Accommodation Stories

How personal carer Anoop creates a supportive environment that goes beyond accommodation, in a SDA that truly feels like a home.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Specialist Disability Accommodation