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Domino's supports local community service Brisbane Relief Hub Corporate news

Each week, Brisbane Relief Hub’s Wednesday night community meal sees around 50-70 people. Last week, people in need were treated to a meal provided and cooked by Dominos Culinary Innovation & Development Chef, Michael Treacy.

Tags: Crisis relief

Jan's story - Cooper House residential aged care community Testimonial

It’s the security - the security of knowing that if you’re not feeling well, you can talk to someone who knows what to do. And then they come back and ask you how you are. It’s comforting.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Reflections from an in-home care worker during COVID-19 Corporate news

Hear how COVID-19 has changed how Tennile serves her in home care clients at Wesley Mission Queensland.

Tags: Home Care

The Wheller Gardens Auxiliary remembers the late Barbara Wood Stories

Barbara Wood, a kind and dedicated member to our Wheller Gardens community, passed away in early May 2020. Barbara was the President of Wesley Mission Queensland’s Wheller Gardens Auxiliary Garage Sale, which has been operating for over 40 years.

Tags: Fundraising, Residential Aged Care, Volunteering

Becoming a mentor with Marcus Mission Educational articles

Hear from men that are making a difference in the lives of others through Marcus Mission, a program designed to reduce the risk of suicide in young men in Queensland.

Tags: Mental Health

WesleyCare Tewantin shopping consciously and supporting local businesses Corporate news

Considering the current COVID-19 pandemic, WesleyCare Tewantin, our supported accommodation community has put measures in place to support local businesses.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, WesleyCare Tewantin

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Aged care residents create a penpalship with NSW bushfire affected community Stories

Residents from Wesley Mission Queensland’s Cooper House aged care community in Chermside have picked up the pen and become old-fashioned pen pals with residents in the bushfire-affected community of Bowraville in New South Wales (NSW).

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Cooper House Residential Aged Care

Aged care residents use their time wisely by learning more about dementia Stories

Residents at Cooper House residential aged care community, who have been spending their time wisely by doing a free online course in understanding dementia through University of Tasmania.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Cooper House Residential Aged Care

Technology with heart Stories

It was an extra special day for aged care residents Delys and Joyce at Wesley Mission Queensland’s Cooper House community, as they celebrated their 100th and 99th birthday.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Cooper House Residential Aged Care

Sue - Rosemount Retirement Community Testimonial

After retiring in 2017, Sue Buckby made the decision to downsize and make the move into Wesley Mission Queensland’s Rosemount Retirement Community in Sinnamon Park.

Tags: Retirement Living

Norman and Marjory - Rosemount Retirement Community Testimonial

“It just felt right”, these are the words that Norman and Marjory Gough used when explaining their move into Wesley Mission Queensland’s Rosemount Retirement Community.

Tags: Retirement Living

Local school students use technology to keep aged care residents connected Media release

When COVID-19 put a stop to Bray Park High School students visiting the residents at Wesley Mission Queensland’s aged care community – Anam Cara, the students and residents quickly came up with a solution.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Karl - Rosemount Retirement Community Testimonial

Karl Meng was one of the first people to put a deposit down for Sinnamon Park’s luxury retirement living community, Rosemount.

Tags: Retirement Living

Inspiring resident shares her story for International Women's Day Stories

International Women’s Day is a day to recognise, reflect and celebrate women’s achievements. A story that truly represents what the day stands for is Cheryl Patchett, an inspiring woman who shows us that we can do anything we put our minds to.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Residential Aged Care, Dovetree Residential Aged Care

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

Art from the Margins bringing in 2020 with a bang Media release

Read Art from the Margins latest news and direction for the new year.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Wesley Arts