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Retiree shows a love heart craft at Wesley Mission Queensland aged care respite centre
Jeljo - Community Aged Care Testimonial

WMQ have a long history of supporting people. We take responsibility for the services we organise and provide, and we make sure our front-line workers are passionate about the important work they do.

Tags: Home Care

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Celebrating NAIDOC Week at Wesley Mission Queensland News

Across all our WMQ services and programs, we had the opportunity to reflect, connect and learn about the history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in this year’s NAIDOC Week – Always Was, Always Will Be.

Tags: Reconciliation

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Verka - Community Aged Care Testimonial

I’d like to formally acknowledge our In Home Care Coordinator, Donna. Donna has always been there for us from the moment we started with Wesley Mission QLD. Donna is so competent, knowledgeable, professional and is a credit to Wesley Mission QLD.

Tags: Home Care

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Cycle for Mental Health raises more than $49,000 News

During Queensland Mental Health Week 267 cyclists took part in Wesley Mission Queensland’s first Cycle for Mental Health. Each participant pledged to ride 220km during the week and could do it from anywhere in Australia.

Tags: Fundraising, Mental Health

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Choosing the right service for your mental health and wellbeing News

If you or a loved one are seeking guidance to find what service or program works best for you, you’ve come to the right place. This article provides an overview of what services and programs are on offer at WMQ.

Tags: Mental Health

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Cycling to save lives News

To bring awareness to Queensland Mental Health Week, WMQ and Chapter 10 have joined forces to create a cycle for mental health. From 11 to 18 October, 226 cyclists from around Australia will be riding 220kms and raising funds to save lives.

Tags: Fundraising, Mental Health

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Maryborough welcomes headspace mental health service News

Wesley Mission Queensland is proud to partner with leading youth mental health service, headspace to open a new satellite centre in Maryborough.

Tags: Mental Health

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Families reunited with aged care residents News

Once again, residents and their loved ones can come together to celebrate birthdays, see grandchildren or just catch up for a cup of tea. Anam Cara aged care resident and her daughter were one of those families that enjoyed being together again.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Elderly mother and daughter
Jack - Volunteer, Community Transport Testimonial

My aim as a volunteer is to get every client to laugh and smile.

Tags: Volunteering

Man standing in front of transport
A blanket donation to brighten your day News

We’ve been blown away by the generous donation from Women’s Creative Centre, a craft hub at Greenslopes Mall. They handed over 40 hand-knitted, colourful crocheted blankets to Wesley Mission Queensland Sinnamon Village residents on Tuesday.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

group of women with crochet blankets
Disability Action Week 2020 – A heartfelt reflection News

To celebrate Disability Action Week 2020 and its theme Access-Ability: Making things better for everyone, we spoke with Stellar Arts Visual Program facilitator, Margie. Margie shares with us her heartfelt experience with Matthew.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Wesley Arts

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Wesley Industries do disability support differently News

To celebrate the start of Disability Action Week, we are sharing how our supported employment printing and packaging service, Wesley Industries, is breaking the norm by creating a more dynamic workplace.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

Workers smiling
Kathy - Volunteer, Community Transport Testimonial

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.

Tags: Volunteering

Woman standing in front of a minibus
George - Volunteer, Community Transport Testimonial

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

Tags: Volunteering

Man assisting woman out of minibus
The impact of Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care News

No matter our age or stage of life, we all want the opportunity to build relationships, have new experiences and enjoy a lifestyle that suits us. In all our aged cares we embrace the internationally recognised Eden Alternative philosophy of care.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

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Seniors Week 2020 News

To mark the 60-year milestone of celebrating Seniors Week, we spoke with the inspirational 81-year-old Ann, who has hit the books and embarked on an online course in Understanding Dementia at the University of Tasmania.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Older woman in wheelchair sitting with computer
RADFLY and Women of Influence donate to YHES house News

Recently RADFLY and Women of Influence made a fantastic donation to YHES House of 10 laptops to benefit disadvantaged young people on the Gold Coast. We spoke to Naomi Middlebrook from RADFLY to find out how this wonderful gift came about.

Tags: Youth and parenting

two woman standing outside YHES House
Ice cream to the rescue News

When John Wesley Gardens aged care community had to close its café due to COVID-19 restrictions, residents thought it was also farewell to the much-craved ice-cream fridge. However, staff put their heads together to create an ice-cream cart!

Tags: Residential Aged Care

two people at an ice cream trolley
Brisbane Relief Hub more important than ever News

The Brisbane Relief Hub continues to support people throughout the COVID-19 crisis that has affected not only Australia, but the whole world.

Tags: Crisis relief

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The mission is the constant and Marcus will always be the inspiration News

When COVID-19 hit the world, suicide prevention initiative Marcus Mission, was faced with the challenge of how they were going to keep supporting the community. The Morgan's share their journey from the beginning to present, while honouring Marcus.

Tags: Mental Health

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