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Retiree shows a love heart craft at Wesley Mission Queensland aged care respite centre
What makes our retirement village in Chermside a great place to call home? Stories

We asked some of our longest-standing residents , who recently came together to celebrate living at Wheller on the Park for 10+ years.

Tags: Retirement Living, Wheller on the Park Retirement Village

Ann Stallard and Noel, residents at Wheller on The Park retirement village
What does a speech pathologist do? Stories

Hear from our speech pathologist Ally about how she supports clients with various health conditions, from swallowing challenges to Parkinson's disease.

Tags: Health and wellbeing, Fulton Wellbeing Centre

Ally, speech pathologist at Fulton Wellbeing Centre
The legacy of our relief hub Stories

Learn about our Relief Hub in the 9000s, long before it became our Brisbane Relief Hub in Fortitude Valley.

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Our Relief Hub in 1900s, long before it became the Brisbane Relief Hub in Fortitude Valley
Government releases the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications list Educational articles

A new equipment loan scheme has been designed to provide faster access to assistive technologies, with funding of up to $15,000.

Tags: Ageing well, Aged care reforms

Aged care reform - home care changes
Zane's creative journey at our film & TV session for NDIS participants Stories

Watch the video to see how Wesley Arts helps people like Zane foster creativity and connection.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Video, Wesley Arts

Video: Zane's creative journey at weekly film & TV sessions for NDIS participants - Wesley Arts
New maximum room prices in residential aged care: what it means to you Educational articles

Starting in January 2025, the maximum room price will increase from $550,000 to $750,000. Understand how this affects your costs and options.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Aged care reforms

Residential aged care changes graphics - Maximum room price - Reforms
Understanding residential aged care home accommodation costs Educational articles

Learn about aged care accommodation costs, payment options, and how to choose the best option for you, including refundable lump sums and daily payments.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Bedroom at Emmaus Residential Aged Care Home
Community consultation for residential care service list under aged care reforms Educational articles

If you like to give your input, the online survey takes 30–45 minutes to complete and closes on 20 January 2025.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Aged care reforms

Aged care reform news - Carer takes resident for a walk
Christmas spirit is in the air at Rosemount Retirement Village Stories

Over 100 residents gathered to celebrate the jolly season

Tags: Retirement Living, Rosemount Retirement Village

Residents celebrate Christmas 2024 with dinner and cheers at Rosemount Retirement Village
Merry Christmas from our fur babies at Anam Cara aged care community! Stories

We’re proud to welcome pets in many of our residential aged care communities across Brisbane. For us, pets aren’t just companions – they’re family.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Anam Cara Residential Aged Care

Merry Christmas from our fur baby, from Anam Cara Residential Aged Care Community
Creating personalised meal plans: how we help meet dietary needs Educational articles

Explore how we address the unique nutritional challenges of our home care clients and aged care residents to enhance their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Tags: Ageing well, Health and wellbeing, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living

Staged price caps in new Support at Home Program Educational articles

Government announces a phased introduction of price caps for the new home care program.

Tags: Home Care, Aged care reforms

Aged Care reform - Home Care Price Caps
A new Aged Care Single Assessment System replaces ACAT today Educational articles

The Single Assessment System aims to simplify aged care assessments.

Tags: Ageing well, Aged care reforms

Aged care reform - single aged care assessment system
A handy help at the Brisbane Relief Hub in Fortitude Valley Stories

TechnologyOne volunteers transformed the Brisbane Relief Hub's courtyard after the recent rainfall.

Tags: Crisis relief, Brisbane Relief Hub

TechnologyOne volunteers at Brisbane Relief Hub in Fortitude Valley
Aged care reforms: changes to residential aged care Educational articles

We explain the proposed changes and how they may affect you.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Aged care reforms

Aged care reform - residential aged care changes graphic
Aged care reforms: changes to home care Educational articles

We explain the proposed changes to home care and how they may affect you.

Tags: Home Care, Aged care reforms

Aged care reform - home care changes
A guide to My Aged Care: navigating government support for older Australians Educational articles

We've broken down what My Aged Care offers and how to start accessing support

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care

My Aged Care logo over image of WMQ carer and two aged care residents
Australian aged care reforms: what you need to know Educational articles

We explain the proposed changes and how they may affect you.

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Aged care reforms

Aged care reform - What you need to know
St Marks Aged Care Community relived their wedding days Stories

Residents celebrated their 'Wedding Spectacular' with cherished photos, stunning dresses, and heartfelt stories.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, St Mark's Residential Aged Care

Image shows old photos of St Marks Aged Care Community residents' weddings
Empowering young lives: Joshua’s journey to stability and connection with headspace Hervey Bay Corporate news

As a young Aboriginal man, Joshua’s journey highlights the powerful role of community and cultural support.

Tags: Mental Health, headspace

Young Aboriginal man finds support in headpsace team in Fraser Coast

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