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Learn more about residential aged care and our communities in South East Queensland. 

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Hawaiian party at John Wesley Gardens Residential Aged Care Community - July 2024
New maximum room prices in residential aged care: what it means to you Educational articles

Starting in January 2025, the maximum room price will increase from $550,000 to $750,000. Understand how this affects your costs and options.

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Residential aged care changes graphics - Maximum room price - Reforms
Understanding residential aged care home accommodation costs Educational articles

Learn about aged care accommodation costs, payment options, and how to choose the best option for you, including refundable lump sums and daily payments.

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Bedroom at Emmaus Residential Aged Care Home
Community consultation for residential care service list under aged care reforms Educational articles

If you like to give your input, the online survey takes 30–45 minutes to complete and closes on 20 January 2025.

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Aged care reform news - Carer takes resident for a walk
Merry Christmas from our fur babies at Anam Cara aged care community! Stories

We’re proud to welcome pets in many of our residential aged care communities across Brisbane. For us, pets aren’t just companions – they’re family.

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Merry Christmas from our fur baby, from Anam Cara Residential Aged Care Community
Creating personalised meal plans: how we help meet dietary needs Educational articles

Explore how we address the unique nutritional challenges of our home care clients and aged care residents to enhance their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Tags: Ageing well, Health and wellbeing, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living

Aged care reforms: changes to residential aged care Educational articles

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

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Aged care reform - residential aged care changes graphic
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

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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.

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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.

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Image shows old photos of St Marks Aged Care Community residents' weddings
Making every mouthful count: the importance of nutrition in aged care Stories

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
Celebrating the Nepalese culture at John Wesley Gardens aged care community Stories

Residents enjoyed a beautiful Nepalese dance performance, celebrating culture and creating lasting memories in the community.

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Nepalese dance at John Wesley Gardens aged care community
Pampering residents with personalised hairdressing at Anam Cara aged care community Stories

Discover how Dena makes residents feel special with personalised haircuts and care.

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Hair saloon day at Anam Care residential aged care community
A cheerful budgie family is making room visits at Cooper House Residential Aged Care Stories

The team wheels the birds around to different residents’ rooms a few times a day.

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Budgies at Cooper House Residential Aged Care
Hawaiian party at John Wesley Gardens Residential Aged Care Community Stories

Residents enjoyed Hawaiian-themed lunch and mocktails - and they all learned how to Hula!

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Emotional ANZAC Day services at our aged care communities in Brisbane Corporate news

Some of our special residents include Mavis, from St Marks aged care community, who's 99 this year and served in the Air Force.

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ANZAC Day at Emmaus Village aged care community Stories

Staff and residents honoured our past and present service personal this ANZAC Day.

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ANZAC Day at John Wesley Gardens aged care  community Stories

Residents and staff gathered for a solemn dawn service at the residential aged care facility.

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ANZAC day at Parkview aged care community Stories

Parkview aged care community remembers the ANZACs and past and present service men and women.

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An emotional ANZAC day service at St Mark's aged care community Stories

Residents, staff, volunteers, chaplains and some very special guests gathered today to remember.

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Image show speaker and a ANZAC Day 2024 display at St Marks community
ANZAC Day comes early at Anam Cara aged care community Stories

Veterans chose to have their ANZAC service today so that some of their fellow servicemen could join.

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Anzac Day 2024 gathering at Anam Cara Aged Care Home, in Brisbane

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