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WMQ teamed up with the Ultraviolet Expressions Program to co-facilitate a mindfulness and mental well-being tent at this year’s Gold Coast Pride.
Enjoy some of our heart-warming Eden AlternativeTM stories from our communities.
Stan has had a major impact on the people who access this service, but he says he gets just as much out of it as he gives.
As part of our commitment to education and awareness in palliative care, staff from WMQ's Hopewell House and Hummingbird House palliative care services created a series of videos aimed at normalising conversations about death and dying.
To mark National Palliative Care Week we have asked some of our staff 'What does palliative care mean to you?'.
Staff pulled out all the stops to ensure one resident in particular would not miss his first Anzac Day service.
Understand the key difference so you can determine which care option you are eligible for.
The ORCA Project team has created two Acknowledgement of Country videos as part of WMQ's commitment to Reconciliation and support of our First Nations brothers, sisters and Elders. We invite you to use these videos.
If you have been referred to an assessment by My Aged Care, you will be visited by either the ACAT or the RAS team. Learn how these teams determine the level of care and support you require as you navigate the aged care system.
What is required to best prepare, and what you can expect from retirement living.
Residents and staff had a blast with happy hour, food and dancing.
For children with complex physical needs, everyday activities that most of us take for granted can be incredibly challenging. Hydrotherapy can provide a much-needed break from the daily struggles they face.
Are everyday tasks becoming a challenge? It might be a sign that you could do with a little extra help at home.
Need extra help at home before your HCP comes through? You don’t qualify for government-funded options? Here are a few options to consider.
Books offer a window into First Nations peoples and the often-overlooked history of this land we call home
In this video we ask some of our team, both First and Second Nations, what 26 January means to them.
Problematic weather conditions down south and skyrocketing prices have impacted your grocery shopping this season. To help you save money and plan ahead, our Head Chef Russell shares his tips and tricks.
Aged Care Employee Day, is a time each year to recognise and celebrate those who care for our ageing family and friends.
After 13 days and 300 kilometres, 90-year-old Hummingbird House volunteer and fundraiser Athol Alcorn walked over the finish line last Sunday, to the delight of his crowd of supporters.
Friendships play an important role at all stages of life and studies have found them to be critical for a healthy aging process. It has even been suggested that social contact is more beneficial than physical exercise and healthy habits (not smoking, weight management) for health and longevity.