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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
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.

Tags: Residential Aged Care, John Wesley Gardens Aged Care

Nepalese dance at John Wesley Gardens aged care community
Wesley Art's studio has been buzzing with creativity Stories

Check out what some of our participants have been working on with our wonderful facilitator Liz!

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Wesley Arts, Visual arts

Wesley Arts NDIS workshop, September 2024
Pampering residents with personalised hairdressing at Anam Cara aged care community Stories

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

Tags: Residential Aged Care, Anam Cara Residential Aged Care

Hair saloon day at Anam Care residential aged care community
How to choose a home care provider that’s right for you Educational articles

Choosing the right provider can be overwhelming, so we've highlighted key points for before and during your research.

Tags: Home Care

Home Care services in Brisbane and South East Queensland
Checklist for changing home care package providers Educational articles

Follow these steps to ensure uninterrupted services and even to prevent your Home Care Package from being withdrawn.

Tags: Home Care

Aged Care worker having tea with a retiree at his home for some companionship.
NDIS management plans: a comparison breakdown Educational articles

To help you make an informed decision about the NDIS Management plan that best suits your specific circumstances, we've broken down their key differences. A PDF version is available.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

NDIS management plans: a comparison breakdown
NDIS Plan Management options: simple questions to help you decide Educational articles

By asking yourself these questions you can make a more informed decision about which NDIS Management Plan is the best fit for you.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

Residents at our specialist disability accommodation can enjoy activities outside the community. Image shows the bus at Asher House.
Rediscover Rosemount Retirement Community – now officially open! Educational articles

With Stage 2 completed and new residents moving in, Rosemount became an even more vibrant community.

Tags: Retirement Living

Rosemount Retirement Village aerial shot
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.

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Budgies at Cooper House Residential Aged Care
Resident story: the shock value of moving into a retirement village Stories

Doug and Sue Trenchard decided to downsize, finding their perfect fit at the recently opened stage 2 of Rosemount Retirement Living.

Tags: Retirement Living

Doug and Sue Trencher moved to Rosemount Retirement Village in 2024
Volunteering at WMQ - meet Vince and Denise Stories

If you'd like to volunteer, visit our Volunteer Opportunities webpage.

Tags: Volunteering

Volunteers Vince and Denise assisting at the Brisbane Relief Hub's Community Breakfast
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!

Tags: Residential Aged Care

Finding comfort in home care: Keith and Lei's story Stories

How simple home care services are making a huge impact on the life of this couple from the Sunshine Coast.

Tags: Home Care

Our lifesavers. An article by our home care client Keith Heale Stories

Read the unedited story written by Keith Heale.

Tags: Home Care

Home Care client from Sunshine Coats, Keith and Lei. April 2024.
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.

Tags: Residential Aged Care