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Community Aged Care: stories from the frontline Stories

We sat down with three long-serving staff members to explore the realities of working in community aged care, the challenges, rewards, and what keeps them motivated.

Tags: Home Care, Career

Home Care Brisbane - Staff and client go fishing
Children’s hospice Hummingbird House helps break the silence on death and grief Media release

Hummingbird House calls on communities to encourage open conversations about death, dying, and end-of-life planning, as part of Dying to Know Day.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hummingbird House

Wesley Mission Queensland Joins the Red Bench Project Corporate news

We've partnered with the Red Rose Foundation to raise awareness and train staff to support those affected by domestic violence.

Tags: Corporate, Diversity and Inclusion

How transport services can combat loneliness amongst seniors and disability clients Stories

More than getting from A to B, transport services is a lifeline for independence, a weekly dose of laughter, and often, friendship and connection.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care, Transport services

Wesley Mission Queensland welcomes historic homelessness funding boost Media release

New state funding will help Wesley Mission Queensland expand services, improve coordination and support people facing housing stress, trauma and mental health issues.

Tags: Corporate, Crisis relief, Homelessness, Logan Youth Foyer

Lady faces away from camera overlooking water
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

Aged care residents 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

Home care today is about living well, not just getting by. Explore how home care has evolved to be more than just support at home.

Tags: Home Care

Home care story: Aubrey holding the crabs he caught
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
A truly caring team behind our community transport services Stories

From joking with passengers to knowing who prefers which seat on the bus, WMQ's team brings a warm, personal touch to every ride.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care, Transport services

Team at WMQ Community Transport Services, 2025
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
Hear from our staff how transport services drive social connection Stories

For many of our aged care and disability clients, transport services is more than a lift - it’s their independency, social connection and a comforting routine.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Home Care, Transport services

Jack, long-time driver at WMQ transport services
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