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Spread Christmas cheer with Stellar Arts this year Media release

Participants from Stellar Arts have created a beautiful range of Christmas cards that are now available to purchase with all profits going to the artists.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Wesley Arts

Range of Christmas cards in a circle
Happy birthday Hummingbird House Media release

Hummingbird House has celebrated five years since it opened its doors to Queensland families. A huge milestone for an organisation that began as one couple’s dream, and has since grown to support hundreds of families across the state.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Children, Hummingbird House

Taking steps to better mental health Media release

A new campaign focused on supporting and strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing was launched this week.

Tags: Mental Health

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Wesley Mission Queensland wins two Safe Work and Return to Work Awards Media release

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) has taken top honours in two categories of Worksafe Queensland’s Safe Work and Return to Work Awards 2021.

Tags: Corporate

Kaye - volunteer at Hyland House Day Respite Centre Testimonial

I mainly volunteer to give back to others. It also keeps me busy and learning new things. I certainly think I will be volunteering here for more years to come, or until I eventually become a member of Hyland House myself!

Tags: Respite

Gold Coast mayor visits Wesley Kids Media release

Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate visited Wesley Kids last week to learn more about the important work the service is doing on the Gold Coast.

Tags: Mental Health

Covid vaccine blitz for Wesley Mission Queensland staff Corporate news

Wesley Mission Queensland is providing gift vouchers to thank frontline staff who receive their COVID-19 vaccine, as well as on-site vaccination hubs to ensure all clients and staff are protected from the impacts of coronavirus.

Tags: Corporate, Disability and NDIS, Residential Aged Care

New specialist disability accommodation development on Sunshine Coast Media release

A new residential development offering specialist disability accommodation has opened on the Sunshine Coast at Maroochydore. The building, WesleyCare Maroochydore, will support nine people under the age of 65 living with a disability.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

WesleyCare Maroochydore modern exterior
New mental health program supporting Gold Coasters Media release

A new mental health service on the Gold Coast delivered by Wesley Mission Queensland will provide support to hundreds of residents struggling with the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis.

Tags: Mental Health

parent holding child
A trip down memory lane at the Paragon Theatre Stories

Around 1953, Gordon Turnbull worked as Projectionist at the heritage-listed Paragon Theatre in Childers. Now almost 70 years on, 83-year-old Gordon took a surprise trip down memory lane and revisited the Paragon Theatre.

Tags: Home Care

Meet the team at headspace Capalaba Corporate news

The team at headspace Capalaba are passionate about working with young people and pride themselves on creating a safe, friendly, confidential and non-judgmental environment.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Mental Health

Finding meaning and purpose through pastoral and spiritual care Corporate news

Late last year, WMQ welcomed Julie, the new Team Leader to Pastoral and Spiritual Care. The Pastoral and Spiritual Care team are here to help and improve people’s quality of life.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Lorraine - Home Care and Respite Testimonial

“I’m finding Hyland House very helpful. The ladies that are a part of the craft group are all so lovely. It’s nice to be around people and it’s a good environment to be in, rather than sitting in a silent house by yourself.”

Tags: Home Care

The upside to downsizing Educational articles

Is your family home becoming a little too much to handle? Discover the upside to downsizing with these 5 key benefits to retirement living.

Tags: Retirement Living

Couple walking away from camera through garden
A safe and supportive place to call home Stories

When Gemma came to the Logan Youth Foyer six months ago, it was important for her to have a safe and supportive place to live.

Tags: Housing and homelessness, Youth and parenting, Logan Youth Foyer

Jenny - Home Care and Respite Testimonial

“The people here are great, I’ve made such good friends. You can have a laugh and joke with everyone, it’s really good.”

Tags: Home Care

A new year, a new CEO for WMQ Media release

As we commence the New Year, Wesley Mission Queensland is excited to welcome Ms. Jude Emmer to the role of CEO.

Tags: Corporate

A day in the life of a workplace coach in residential aged care Stories

Meet Donna, an Enrolled Nurse and a Workplace Coach for Wesley Mission QLD’s Kentish Court aged care community within Sinnamon Village at Sinnamon Park.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Kentish Court Residential Aged Care

Lady in Wesley Mission Queensland uniform smiles at camera with plants behind
Those who gave - Red Bag Appeal Media release

This year WMQ again held the charity gift wrapping station at Westfield Chermside.

Tags: Fundraising

Those who received - Red Bag Appeal Media release

The best part about the Red Bag Appeal is its ability to touch the lives of real people living in our community.

Tags: Crisis relief, Fundraising