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Residential aged care news and stories

Learn more about residential aged care and our communities in South East Queensland. 

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Hawaiian party at John Wesley Gardens Residential Aged Care Community - July 2024
Aged care residents use their time wisely by learning more about dementia Stories

Residents at Cooper House residential aged care community, who have been spending their time wisely by doing a free online course in understanding dementia through University of Tasmania.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Cooper House Residential Aged Care, Dementia

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Technology with heart Stories

It was an extra special day for aged care residents Delys and Joyce at Wesley Mission Queensland’s Cooper House community, as they celebrated their 100th and 99th birthday.

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Local school students use technology to keep aged care residents connected Media release

When COVID-19 put a stop to Bray Park High School students visiting the residents at Wesley Mission Queensland’s aged care community – Anam Cara, the students and residents quickly came up with a solution.

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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

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

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.

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