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The shift in home care: from essential care to lifestyle choice Educational articles

Explore how home care has evolved to be more than just support at home — it’s now about independence, connection and living well on your own terms.

Tags: Home Care

Home care story: Aubrey holding the crabs he caught
Support at Home webinar for seniors, families and carers Educational articles

Watch this Government webinar and read the key points.

Tags: Home Care, Aged care reforms

Support at home government webinar
How HCP clients will transition to Support at Home in November 2025 Educational articles

What you need to know about transiotioning ftrom Support at Home transition

Tags: Home Care, Aged care reforms

Aged care reform - home care changes
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
Care Managed vs Self-Managed Home Care Packages: differences and finding the right fit Educational articles

Explore the key differences, pros, cons, and best fit for your needs.

Tags: Home Care

Retiree and staff discussing home and residential aged care services at Wesley Mission Queensland
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
Physio-led group classes in North and South Brisbane Educational articles

Led by a clinical team, classes are designed to address specific health outcomes, rather than general fitness goals.

Tags: Health and wellbeing, Fulton Wellbeing Centre, Wheller Gardens Wellbeing Centre

Active senior woman during a clinical group fitness class in Brisbane
What does a speech pathologist do? Educational articles

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
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
Beyond the gym: why clinical group classes are the future of fitness. Find one near you. Educational articles

Expert guidance meets community support for better health. Find out how we can help!

Tags: Health and wellbeing, Fulton Wellbeing Centre, Wheller Gardens Wellbeing Centre

Clinical group class at our wellbeing centre in Brisbane
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
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

WMQ staff member in a kitchen with a aged care client with a selection of fruits and vegetables on the counter
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
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

Residential aged care changes graphics - Maximum room price - Reforms
Aged care reforms: changes to home care (Support at Home program) 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
Aged care reforms key milestones Educational articles

From the establishment of the Aged Care Taskforce to the planned implementation of the new Aged Care Act.

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Aged care reform key milestones
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