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Buying into a retirement living community: What you need to know Educational articles

Ready to buy in a retirement living community? Learn what’s involved and how it differs from purchasing a typical residential property.

Tags: Retirement Living

Example Kitchen/living area in Wheller on the Park apartment
Life at Wheller on the Park: Two couples share their story Story

Hear from new Wheller on the Park residents and discover what life in retirement looks like in our active, close-knit community.

Tags: Retirement Living, Wheller on the Park Retirement Village

Wheller on the Park residents - Christine and Bill
Downsizing? 7 tips on how choose the right retirement village for you Educational articles

Looking for the right retirement community? Choosing a village that suits your lifestyle and supports you to age well is essential – here's what to consider.

Tags: Retirement Living

A group of friends playing lawn bowls at Wheller on the Park
A Grandparent’s grief: finding support at Hummingbird House Story

After losing her granddaughter, Bronwyn navigates grief and finds support through the Grandparents Group.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hummingbird House

Red Bag Appeal marks 10 years of gifting Christmas to Queensland families Media release

With 1 in 7 Australians living in poverty, families across QLD will be relying on the generosity of programs like the Red Bag Appeal this Christmas.

Tags: Crisis relief, Fundraising

Inside paediatric palliative care nursing at Hummingbird House Story

Registered Nurses Amelia and Ashleigh share the heartfelt rewards of paediatric palliative care. Read the story and watch the video.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hummingbird House

A day in the life of a Hopewell Hospice Registered Nurse Story

For six years, Clinical Nurse Kat has supported patients and families through life’s most tender moments. Here, she shares what it’s like to be a nurse at Hopewell.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hopewell Hospice

FKG Group, our long-time advocates Story

FKG Group have supported Wesley Mission for many years through volunteering and sponsorship, helping vulnerable Queenslanders access essential services and care.

Tags: Fundraising

Community Aged Care: stories from the frontline Story

We sat down with three long-serving staff members to explore the realities of working in community aged care, the challenges, rewards, and what keeps them motivated.

Tags: Home Care, Career

Home Care Brisbane - Staff and client go fishing
Cheeky Monkey Events – Valley4Valley charity mini-festival Story

Cheeky Monkey Events created a mini-festival with support from Backdock Arts to raise funds for our crisis relief hub in Fortitude Valley.

Tags: Fundraising

Music show at Valley4Valley - a DIY fundraiser for WMQ
How transport services can combat loneliness amongst seniors and disability clients Story

More than getting from A to B, transport services is a lifeline for independence, a weekly dose of laughter, and often, friendship and connection.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care, Transport services

Meet Jock Curtis, local legend at Dovetree aged care Story

Discover how this aged care resident, the first in our Local Legends series, brings creativity and kindness to daily life at Dovetree.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Dovetree Residential Aged Care

Aged care residents during flowers activity in Dovetree May 2025
The shift in home care: from essential care to lifestyle choice Educational articles

Home care today is about living well, not just getting by. Explore how home care has evolved to be more than just support at home.

Tags: Home Care

Home care story: Aubrey holding the crabs he caught
A truly caring team behind our community transport services Story

From joking with passengers to knowing who prefers which seat on the bus, WMQ's team brings a warm, personal touch to every ride.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care, Transport services

Team at WMQ Community Transport Services, 2025
Hear from our staff how transport services drive social connection Story

For many of our aged care and disability clients, transport services is more than a lift - it’s their independency, social connection and a comforting routine.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care, Transport services

Jack, long-time driver at WMQ transport services
Turning Passion into Profession: From Volunteers to Case Workers Story

Fiona and Alexis share how volunteering at Brisbane Relief Hub led to their roles as case workers at Wesley Mission Queensland.

Tags: Crisis relief, Brisbane Relief Hub

Alexis and Fiona, from volunteer to Case Worker
Explore all NDIS services offered by Wesley Mission Queensland Educational articles

We offer a variety of NDIS services and housing, focusing on both core and capacity-building supports.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

Wesley Arts - Digital Arts workshop 2024 - Brisbane - Disability NDIS Arts From The Margins
How the aged care Volunteer Visitor Program creates lasting friendships Story

The program connects older Australians with caring volunteers for friendship and support. Learn more today.

Tags: Home Care, Residential Aged Care

Mark and Catie having a coffee - Volunteer Visitor, Brisbane
Celebrating Our Partnership with TechnologyOne Story

TechnologyOne’s support of our employment service for people with disability reflects their commitment to inclusion and impact.

Tags: Fundraising

Safe and accessible homes: how Home Assist Secure supports independent living in Queensland Corporate news

Explore how our team customises solutions to enhance accessibility, security, and independence for older Australians and people with disability.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care

Robert at Home Assist Secure workshop in Petrie, QLD