Aged Care Employee Day Celebration
What a wonderful afternoon tea celebration of Aged Care Employee Day we had in August at our Wellness Centre. It was an excellent occasion to express our immense appreciation and gratitude to our teams for their support of multicultural seniors, as well as to connect and share experiences. A big thank you to Karin for […]
First Nation’s Paint and Scoop
We had a day full of laughter and learning at our First Nation’s Paint and Scoop team-building session with the local indigenous cultural consultant and artist Lalania. We really love spending time together and connecting, as well as learning more about First Nations art and the meaning behind stories. Thank you to the amazing Corinne […]
NDIS Support Coordination
Laura came to our team as a Home Care Worker and has recently moved into one of our NDIS Support Coordinator roles. Laura is Spanish speaking and was born in Colombia. Laura understands the complex emotions and barriers that comes with moving to a foreign country. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and […]
Social Support
Social support can help you to maintain an active social life by having a visit in the home or by arranging visits and outings in the community. It’s more than just shopping! It can be: A walk along the beach Coffee with a friend Visit to the markets Visit to the local cinema (always nice […]
Tips for a Great Night Sleep
The average person spends more than one third of their life asleep. However, our busy lifestyles, caffeine, alcohol, lack of exercise, stress and other factors have conditioned our bodies to stay awake. So is there hope for the bleary-eyed? Here’s where to start: Set a seven days-a-week schedule: Go to bed at the same time every night and wake […]
Preparing for the Cyclone Season
Every year between November and April, the coastal regions of Queensland are at risk of being hit by cyclones. A cyclone is a violent storm characterized by high winds rotating around a calm centre that can produce winds in excess of 200 km/h. These strong winds can cause extensive damage to property and turn debris […]
Closing the language barrier gap in public health
Let’s face it; receiving medical information about your health can at times leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. Now imagine trying to understand important information around diagnostic test results, treatment plans, procedures and medication instructions if it was given to you in a language you were not proficient in. Did you know, that Interpreters are […]