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Our aged care residents go behind the scenes of WMQ's food and dining Story

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

Residents at our specialist disability accommodation can enjoy activities outside the community. Image shows the bus at Asher House.
Meet Jacquie, resident at specialist disability accommodation Wynnum Apartments Story

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

Questions to ask your parents to evaluate the need of aged care Educational articles

Unsure about how to start the conversation about professional aged care with your parents? Here are some questions you might ask.

Tags: Home Care, Residential Aged Care

Staff helping with meal prep - Home care services with Wesley Mission Queensland
What to expect when receiving home and community aged care Educational articles

By knowing what to expect from aged care at home, individuals and their families can navigate this transition with confidence.

Tags: Home Care

Key signs that it might be time to consider residential aged care for your loved ones Educational articles

While the specific circumstances can vary from one family to another, here are some major signs to look for.

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Dementia

Aged care worker with a resident in one of our residential aged care homes
Stay fit and fabulous over the indulgence season Educational articles

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

Tags: Ageing well, Food

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

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

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Home Care Packages

What to look for in disability housing Educational articles

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

Tags: Disability and NDIS

Bedroom at Wynnum Apartments, a NDIS SDA disability accommodation in Brisbane
How to Prepare for Your Aged Care Assessment (previously ACAT) Educational articles

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.

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

Senior couple researching news on ACAT assessments been replaced by the Single Assessment System
What is an ACAT Assessment? Educational articles

A simple summary of the aged care assessment process and how to book one.

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

Senior couple researching news on ACAT assessments been replaced by the Single Assessment System
Questions asked in an aged care assessment (previously ACAT) Educational articles

Here we cover the types of questions that will be asked by an assessor, to help you prepare.

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

Senior couple researching news on ACAT assessments been replaced by the Single Assessment System
Aged care assessment and funding types you might be eligible for Educational articles

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

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

Senior couple researching news on ACAT assessments been replaced by the Single Assessment System
An ageing and death denying society: Lessons from a hospice Educational articles

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

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hopewell Hospice

Keep cool this summer with tips from our ageing well experts Educational articles

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

Tags: Ageing well, Retirement Living

Ladies from Rosemount Retirement Village enjoying the outdoors on a summer day
Style Your Way – Sip, style and support for hummingbird house Story

Fashion parade, high tea and raffle prizes – how a sustainable boutique owner turned passion into purpose.

Tags: Fundraising, Hummingbird House

Aged care respite stories: where fun meets care Story

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!

Tags: Respite, Hadden Place, Hyland House

Pam's journey at Hopewell Hospice Story

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

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hopewell Hospice, Video

Aged Care Employee Day - in the words of our residents Story

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!

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Video

Celebrating Wheller on the Park's 'originals' Story

The very first residents of Wheller on the Park celebrate 15 years of calling this retirement village home.

Tags: Retirement Living, Wheller on the Park Retirement Village

One of first residents of Wheller on The Park cuts the cake as residents celebrates 15 years at the retirement village in Chermside