My son attended Green Haven for 2.5 years until we had to relocate to Sydney. I always felt like he was taken care of and loved as much as if he was with his own family.

I really enjoy the fact that my simple volunteering work has the potential to do something practical and positive for someone.

Late last year I found myself unemployed, after deciding not to pursue a job, I searched volunteering and I found Community Assisted Transport (CATS) program at WMQ. They welcomed me into their work family in February and I have not looked back.

It’s the security - the security of knowing that if you’re not feeling well, you can talk to someone who knows what to do. And then they come back and ask you how you are. It’s comforting.

In my experience, volunteers are a lovely bunch of people and the Wesley Mission Queensland volunteers are amongst the friendliest. Their fundraising team are always on hand to provide support, and make sure their volunteers are well-looked-after.

Wesley Mission Queensland's Workplace English Classes have prepared me for the real world in the aged care sector.

It helped me develop my confidence in working with people and has boosted my communication skills.

I was home here from the first day.

“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.

After one look, I fell in love with the place