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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.

Tags: Ageing well, Aged care reforms

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
Australian aged care reforms: what you need to know Educational articles

We explain the proposed changes and how they may affect you.

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Aged care reforms

Aged care reform - What you need to know
St Marks Aged Care Community relived their wedding days Stories

Residents celebrated their 'Wedding Spectacular' with cherished photos, stunning dresses, and heartfelt stories.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, St Mark's Residential Aged Care

Image shows old photos of St Marks Aged Care Community residents' weddings
Empowering young lives: Joshua’s journey to stability and connection with headspace Hervey Bay Corporate news

As a young Aboriginal man, Joshua’s journey highlights the powerful role of community and cultural support.

Tags: Mental Health, headspace

Young Aboriginal man finds support in headpsace team in Fraser Coast
Wesley Arts brightens up Brisbane with live mural painting Corporate news

The public joined Wesley Arts participants and volunteers to help bring the mural to life.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Mental Health, Wesley Arts

Image shows mural in Brisbane during at Wesley Arts live mural painting
Transforming Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall—A live community painting event highlights the power of creativity in mental health Media release

Join Wesley Arts’ live painting event in Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, to explore how creativity boosts mental health and wellbeing. Wednesday, 6 November, 9am-2pm.

Tags: Mental Health, Wesley Arts

Image of 'Making Waves' event mural, open to anyone to add their creative touch
The ripple effect of the Red Bag Appeal Media release

With more than 3.7 million Australian households experiencing food insecurity and more than 60% of households reliant on Jobseeker payment , Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) has set out to distribute more than 3,000 Red Bags for food relief leading up to Christmas.

Tags: Crisis relief, Fundraising

Red Bag Appeal - Christmas 2024
Making every mouthful count: the importance of nutrition in aged care Educational articles

How our Dining Services enriches aged care by prioritising nutrition, resident choice, and social connections — making every meal nourishing and meaningful.

Tags: Ageing well, Residential Aged Care, Food

WMQ Dining Services Manager, Aged Care, Russel
Hummingbird House celebrates its 8th birthday with a visit from Bluey Corporate news

Staff, families and kids had a fun day filled with outdoor games, dancing and delicious food!

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hummingbird House

Hummingbird House celebrates its birthday with a visit from Bluey
Why community-based mental health programs need more funding Corporate news

Over 2 in 5 Australians will experience a mental disorder, yet access to quality mental health services remains one of the top five concerns.

Tags: Mental Health

QAMH ‘Fund Community Mental Health’ logo
Enhancing support networks for our Mental Health Services staff Corporate news

Learn how WMQ enhances support for mental health workers with in-house Practice Supervision, improving staff retention and prioritising wellbeing for better community care.

Tags: Mental Health

Mental health matters - Matthew Ball - Unsplash
Meet Janelle, home care leader in Gympie Stories

Janelle entered the aged care sector after caring for her terminally ill father, igniting her passion for helping others.

Tags: Home Care

Janelle Pye, WMQ's home care team leader in Gympie, QLD
Meet Sarah, the new home care leader in Hervey Bay Stories

With nearly 7 years of experience, Sarah has a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, as our client's story shows.

Tags: Home Care

Sarah Nichols, home care team leader in Hervey Bay
John's journey: finding joy and support through home care in Hervey Bay Stories

How our home care team helped John through a mental health battle and continues to bring joy to his life.

Tags: Home Care

Home Care client John with his home care worker in Hervey Bay, QLD
Margaret's Story: it’s never too late to start home care Stories

In the image is our new home care coordinator in Hervey Bay, the reason we can share this client story.

Tags: Home Care

Margarent, form Hervey Bay, receiving home care support
ORCA participants brew confidence with new coffee machine Stories

Thanks to Transurban funding, ORCA participants are gaining real-life hospitality experience with a new coffee machine.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, The ORCA Project

ORCA participants making coffees as they gain real life work experience
Coles Hummingbird House appeal kicks off with a Masterchef party Media release

Masterchef contestant and cooking show host Michael Weldon visited the kitchen at the House with Ollie’s brothers to create her favourite meal of cheeseburgers.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hummingbird House

Coles Hummingbird House Appeal 2024 Masterchef Party
Hyland House aged care respite visit Bribie Island for a day of fun Stories

Members explored the Bribie Island Butterfly House, enjoyed lunch in the park, and relaxed by the beach with a surprise dolphin sighting.

Tags: Respite, Hyland House

Hyland House aged care respite on a trip to Bribie Island's butterfly sanctuary
Hopewell Hospice holds its annual memorial service Stories

The heartfelt annual memorial service honoured and remembered the 111 guests of 2023.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hopewell Hospice

Hopewell Hospice Annual Memorial Service in 2024