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Meet Jock Curtis, local legend at Dovetree aged care Stories

Discover how this aged care resident, the first in our Local Legends series, brings creativity and kindness to daily life at Dovetree.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Dovetree Residential Aged Care

Jock Curtis aged care resident during flowers activity in Dovetree May 2025
WMQ nominated for 2 Queensland Training Awards Corporate news

Monika’s inspiring journey and WMQ’s innovative programs tackle aged care workforce shortages, building a stronger community care future.

Tags: Corporate, Home Care

Monika Batowska, trainee in WMQ’ Community Aged Care Career Pathways Program
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
Empowering young people: Advantaged Thinking at the Logan Youth Foyer Corporate news

Logan Youth Foyer gives tailored assistance to people aged 16-25 years to help them achieve their goals in education, employment, health, and relationships.

Tags: Housing and homelessness, Logan Youth Foyer

Mural at Logan Youth Foyer
Our latest home care campaign Corporate news

Featuring our amazing clients and staff, each image celebrates the connections that make home care with WMQ truly special.

Tags: Home Care

Home care worker smiling as she chats with a happy client at her Queenslander home
Wesley Mission Queensland leads industry in gender equality Corporate news

WMQ secured 2nd place among the top 10 largest care providers for lowest gender pay gap, showing leadership in equity, diversity and flexible work.

Tags: Corporate, Diversity and Inclusion, diver

Charter Day 2025 group photo
WMQ retirement villages win prestigious award Corporate news

This 3-year accreditation highlights our commitment to exceptional retirement living, with a strong focus on resident wellbeing, safety, and continuous improvement.

Tags: Retirement Living, Rosemount Retirement Village, Wheller on the Park Retirement Village

Rosemount Retirement Village's luxury entry lounge
Hundreds gather to celebrate our Charter Day 2025 Corporate news

Over 400 staff gathered to celebrate WMQ’s values, achievements and Charter Awards, with inspiring stories, activities and connection.

Tags: Corporate

Charter Day 2025 group photo
Turning Passion into Profession: From Volunteers to Case Workers Stories

Fiona and Alexis share how volunteering at Brisbane Relief Hub led to their roles as case workers at Wesley Mission Queensland.

Tags: Crisis relief, Brisbane Relief Hub

Alexis and Fiona, from volunteer to Case Worker
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
How the aged care Volunteer Visitor Program creates lasting friendships Stories

The program connects older Australians with caring volunteers for friendship and support. Learn more today.

Tags: Home Care, Residential Aged Care

Mark and Catie having a coffee - Volunteer Visitor, Brisbane
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 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? 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
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.

Tags: Crisis relief, Brisbane Relief Hub

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