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Staged price caps in new Support at Home Program Aged care reforms

Government announces a phased introduction of price caps for the new home care program.

Tags: Home Care

Aged Care reform - Home Care Price Caps
A new Aged Care Single Assessment System replaces ACAT today Aged care reforms

The Single Assessment System aims to simplify aged care assessments.

Tags: Home Care, Residential Aged Care

Aged care reform - single aged care assessment system
Wesley Mission Queensland is committed to information security excellence Media release

The ISO 27001 reaccreditation highlights our dedication to continuously enhancing data protection and maintaining excellence in cybersecurity practices.

Tags: Corporate

Wesley Mission Queensland has been reaccredited against ISO 27001 certification
A handy help at the Brisbane Relief Hub in Fortitude Valley Stories

TechnologyOne volunteers transformed the Brisbane Relief Hub's courtyard after the recent rainfall.

Tags: Crisis relief, Brisbane Relief Hub

TechnologyOne volunteers at Brisbane Relief Hub in Fortitude Valley
Disability Action Week: fostering inclusive workplaces Corporate news

This year’s theme encourages us to think beyond traditional concepts of accessibility.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Diversity and Inclusion

School leaver with a disability during barista training with ORCA instructor
Residential aged care reforms - what you need to know Aged care reforms

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

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Residential aged care changes graphics - Maximum room price - Reforms
Home care reforms (Support at Home) - what you need to know Aged care reforms

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

Tags: Home Care

Aged care reform - home care changes
Aged care reforms key milestones Aged care reforms

From the establishment of the Aged Care Taskforce to the planned implementation of the new Aged Care Act.

Tags: Home Care, Residential Aged Care

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
Aged care reforms: all you need to know Aged care reforms

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

Tags: Home Care, Residential Aged Care

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
Oral health and ageing well Test

Changes in our oral environment and physical abilities can be challenging, but good oral health boosts personal pride and dignity.

Tags: Ageing well, Dementia

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