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Retiree shows a love heart craft at Wesley Mission Queensland aged care respite centre
Great hobbies for retired people Educational articles

The best retirement is an active and busy retirement. And that means finding the right retirement activities to keep your mind and body healthy. Find out what hobbies are great for retirement.

Tags: Ageing well, Retirement Living

Vital charity work continues from a new base in an aged care community Stories

Over the last eighteen years, 86-year-old Marjorie Bol has been busy putting together care packages for the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s Sexual Assault Response Team.

Tags: Fundraising, Residential Aged Care, Parkview Aged Care Community

Why pets have a positive impact on mental health Educational articles

We cover the facts on how pets can improve your mental health and reduce anxiety, depression.

Tags: Health and wellbeing

How do you maintain a healthy mind? Educational articles

As we age, so does our mind. We've put together a list of recommendations including brain activities, exercise, food and other useful tips to keep your mind healthy.

Tags: Ageing well

A man, his bike and an Hawaiian shirt Stories

89 year-old Wheller on the Park resident Pat O'Shea puts on a bright red Hawaiian shirt every morning and rides his bicycle around Chermside's parks.

Tags: Retirement Living

Ruth - Wheller on the Park Testimonial

[Living at Wheller on the Park] has been wonderful, I’ve met so many beautiful and wonderful people.

Tags: Retirement Living

John - Brisbane Relief Hub Community Meal Testimonial

Community Meal is a place where people can come and feel safe, instead of hanging around on the streets.

Tags: Crisis relief

Tamara - Clear Breeze Testimonial

Living here has had such a positive impact on my life and my family.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Mental Health

Jess - Logan Youth Foyer Service Testimonial

If I need anything, even if I’m just having a bad day and need to talk to someone, they’re always here for me.

Tags: Housing and homelessness, Youth and parenting

Mary - Wheller on the Park Testimonial

Moving into a Wesley Mission Queensland retirement community has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Tags: Retirement Living

Jack - Fulton Wellbeing Centre Testimonial

There are very few facilities which provide this combination of hydrotherapy and gym, having the two on site makes it easier to access.

Tags: Health and wellbeing

Meleena - Learning Hub Program Testimonial

It is scary being a first time mum but the ladies are always here to help if I need someone to talk to, it’s a really good support system.

Tags: Youth and parenting

Andrea - WesleyCare Sinnamon Village Testimonial

We can go to different places whether it’s the movies, shopping centres, parks or for a beautiful drive and picnic lunch. I just wouldn’t get that otherwise. That’s what makes this place so special.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

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