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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
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 explained | Image shows WMQ carer with two aged care residents in the garden
What the new aged care reforms mean for Australians Educational articles

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

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Aged care reform 2025 | Nurse takes the blood pressure of an aged care resident
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.

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WMQ Dining Services Manager, Aged Care, Russel
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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International Nurses Day at Bethesda Aged Care Community Corporate news

The International Day turned into a Nurses Week! Celebrations showed appreciation for their incredible nurses, complete with all kinds of treats and nurse-themed cupcakes.

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International Nurses Day 2024 at Bethesda Aged Care Community
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 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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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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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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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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9 tips to start the conversation about aged care homes Educational articles

Raising this topic can be both emotional and challenging. These tips can help you break barriers, ease concerns and potential anxiety around future changes.

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Gloria at her aged care home in Anam Cara - 2024
New Ice-Cream Social at Cooper House Aged Care Community Stories

The Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinators also prepared table decorations with 50s milkshake bar vibes and great music videos.

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Afternoon tea in the garden at St Marks Residential Aged Care community Stories

Sneak peek time! Sponge cake and cappuccinos in the fresh air offered by the Lifestyle Team.

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Embracing a new life in an aged care community: Gloria's story Stories

Learn how Nikki convinced her mum Sylvia to move to residential aged care. From being lonely at home, Sylvia found friends for life in Anam Care community.

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Love and friendship this Valentine’s Day at Anam Cara Aged Care Community Stories

The two inseparable friends in their 80s were strangers when they arrived at Anam Cara just over a year ago.

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Our aged care residents go behind the scenes of WMQ's food and dining Stories

Residents meet the team responsible for producing thousands of nutritious meals per week to feed our hungry communities!

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Questions to ask your parents to evaluate the need of aged care Educational articles

Unsure about how to start the conversation about professional aged care with your parents? Here are some questions you might ask.

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Staff helping with meal prep - Home care services with Wesley Mission Queensland
Key signs that it might be time to consider residential aged care for your loved ones Educational articles

While the specific circumstances can vary from one family to another, here are some major signs to look for.

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