Tackling loneliness through social connection
Disability care
Jude’s weekly sewing and ukulele classes aren’t about gaining new skills. These outings are tackling a big issue head on – loneliness. Earlier this month, Loneliness Awareness Week (5-11 August) shined a light on what’s now recognised as a public health priority in many countries around the world. But, despite its prevalence, loneliness isn’t widely understood or spoken about in Australia.
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Brisbane’s own musical ghost story
Disability care
Real and Diverse Theatre (RAD) have been hard at work, practising their lines and immersing themselves in their roles ahead of their October production, Quavers. This will be the third major stage production by the Centacare-supported inclusive theatre ensemble, who rehearse each Thursday as a key part of the program at our HAND Social and Life Skills Hub in Wilston.
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Voice of clients at heart of service design
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Centacare has reaffirmed its commitment to putting its clients first, with the introduction of the Centacare consumer advisory committee (CCAC). Centacare General Manager Practice Governance April O’Mara said community engagement helped ensure services delivered by the organisation were fit for purpose, delivered by qualified competent staff and relevant for the clients receiving them.
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Jamie’s five-year road to freedom
Disability care
When Jamie finished high school and joined Centacare’s HAND Social and Life Skills Hub, she had her heart set on achieving one big goal – getting her driver’s license. For five years Jamie worked tenaciously with her support workers, chipping away at her goal little by little and, in August this year, the 25-year-old from Ferny Grove came up trumps. This Disability Action Week (26 November – 2 December) Centacare is celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of Queenslanders with disability and we met with Jamie to talk about her new-found freedom.
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Emily comes out of shell to take centre stage
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Emily, the 25-year-old from Little Mountain, wasn't always playing the lead role of Terri in Passage's debut stage production, Sunshine on Terri. But as she has grown in confidence and perfected her performance, she now owns the role.
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Ingrid finds her forever home
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Centacare uses a thorough assessment process to ensure every person’s care needs, personality and interests are carefully matched with their housemates. Watch this video showing how Ingrid found her forever home with two other housemates using funding for Supported Independent Living.
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Shenae takes her love of dance to new heights
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There are 19 people in the Running Duck theatre troupe and every one of them is firmly focused on Shenae as they run through their latest dance sequence. The 28-year-old has been part of the celebrated theatre ensemble since 2020 and this year, has overcome her shyness to take a lead role in designing the choreography for their upcoming stage production.
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