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Stay fit and fabulous over the indulgence season

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Discover the path to smart indulgence, fresh choices and healthful celebrations tailored for seniors.

Dec 4, 2023

Tags: Ageing well, Staying Healthy

Christmas morning tea at Rosemount retirement village, in Brisbane

Public art tour responds to climate crisis

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The important role the arts can play in facilitating discussion about current issues has brought together a group of artists to respond to climate change.

Nov 30, 2023

Tags: Wesley Arts

Artwork from 'Everyday Adaptations'. a community engaged arts project run by Wesley Arts

How to make the most of your Home Care Package (HCP)

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A list of tips and strategies to help you, or your loved one, maximise the benefits of your Home Care Package (HCP)

Nov 28, 2023

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Home Care Packages

Home Care Package hydrotherapy session at Fulton Wellbeing Centre

What to look for in disability housing

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Explore what disability housing is and delve into the key factors to consider when seeking the perfect home.

Nov 17, 2023

Tags: Disability and NDIS

Living area of an apartment at WesleyCare Tewantin, NDIS disability accommodation on the Sunshine Coast

How to Prepare for Your ACAT Assessment

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A thorough preparation for your ACAT assessment allows you to present a comprehensive and accurate overview of your needs, helping the ACAT team in making an informed decision.

Nov 1, 2023

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Respite, ACAT Assessment

A senior couple on the compupter with a tagline 'ACAT Series'

ACAT assessment and funding types you might be eligible for

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An ACAT assessment plays a crucial role in determining the appropriate level of government funding and subsidies for aged care services available to you.

Oct 31, 2023

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Respite, ACAT Assessment

A senior couple on the compupter with a tagline 'ACAT Series'

What is a RAS assessment?

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If you have been referred to an assessment by My Aged Care, you will be visited by either the ACAT or the RAS team. Learn how these teams determine the level of care and support you require as you navigate the aged care system.

Oct 31, 2023

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Respite, ACAT Assessment

A senior couple on the compupter with a tagline 'ACAT Series'

Questions asked in an ACAT Assessment

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During an ACAT assessment the assessor will ask a series of questions. Here we cover the types of questions that will be asked, to help you prepare.

Oct 31, 2023

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, ACAT Assessment

A senior couple on the compupter with a tagline 'ACAT Series'

What is an ACAT Assessment?

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A simple summary of the ACAT assessment (Aged Care Assessment Team) process and how to schedule an assessment.

Oct 31, 2023

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, ACAT Assessment

A senior couple on the compupter with a tagline 'ACAT Series'

The ripple effect of the Red Bag Appeal

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With more than 3.7 million Australian households experiencing food insecurity and more than 60% of households reliant on Jobseeker payment , Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) has set out to distribute more than 3,000 Red Bags for food relief leading up to Christmas.

Oct 26, 2023

Tags: Crisis relief, Fundraising

Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum result

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Through our work, we continue our long-standing commitment to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity and we remain committed to supporting the full implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Oct 19, 2023

Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Reconciliation

Hummingbird House volunteer ‘Grumpy’ wins 2023 Westfield Local Hero

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Thanks to Grumpy's unwavering dedication, Hummingbird House can now allocate essential resources to enhance its nursing services, benefiting children and families as Queensland’s only children’s hospice.

Oct 17, 2023

Tags: Hummingbird House, Children

Hope, honesty and a touch of humour: Lessons learnt in a hospice

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Opinion pieced by Bek Beechey, Clinical Nurse - Care Coordination at Hopewell Hospice.

Oct 13, 2023

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hopewell Hospice

Living Well Respite residents holding hands

Hummingbird House celebrates seven years of care

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This week, Hummingbird House celebrates its 7th birthday. As Queensland’s only children’s hospice there is much to celebrate about what Hummingbird House has been able to achieve for the children and families it supports.

Oct 11, 2023

Tags: Hummingbird House

WMQ recognised as an Advanced Workplace in the Mental Health First Aid Recognition Program

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Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is currently one of less than 20 organisations in Australia to receive the recognition.

Oct 11, 2023

Tags: Wesley Mission Queensland

Keep cool this summer with tips from our ageing well experts

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Our Ageing Well team shares practical tips to help you find the balance between fun and safety.

Oct 10, 2023

Tags: Ageing well, Retirement Living

Ladies from Rosemount Retirement Village enjoying the outdoors on a summer day

The tenth Coles Hummingbird House appeal has started - let's make it the best year yet!

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Support Hummingbird House children and families by purchasing a $2 donation card at Coles checkout. These cards have been designed by four very special families in memory of their children.

Sep 21, 2023

Tags: Fundraising, Hummingbird House

Coles-Hummingbird House Appeal 2023

Aged care respite stories: where fun meets care

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From craft clubs and a men's shed to a day trip to Shorncliffe Pier, our respite care centres offer fun options for all tastes. Take a peek!

Sep 4, 2023

Tags: Ageing well, Respite, Hadden Place, Hyland House

Big smile from a resident from Hyland House Respite Centre shows what ageing well means at Wesley Mission Queensland.

Pam's journey at Hopewell Hospice

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Pam shares her heartfelt experiences, highlighting the remarkable care and support she has received from the staff and volunteers at Hopewell Hospice.

Aug 8, 2023

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hopewell Hospice

Pam shares her heartfelt experiences at Hopewell Hospice

Aged Care Employee Day - in the words of our residents

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On Aged Care Employee Day, our residents share their thoughts on what their carers mean to them. Thank you to all WMQ aged care workers!

Aug 7, 2023

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care

WMQ aged care worker plays puzzle with a resident

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