News

Read our latest news to discover what is happening around Centacare.

Calm and camaraderie in the woodshop

Disability care

As part of the woodworking program at HAND Social and Life Skills Hub, clients learn basic carpentry and woodworking skills needed to make small projects like bird houses, possum boxes, bottle openers and toys.

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Matthew kicks his 5km goal

Disability care

Two years ago Matthew wasn't able to interact with small groups of people. This weekend he joined his support worker Liliana and 20,000 others to complete the International Women's Day Fun Run.

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Shannon fulfils dream of independent living

Disability care

Moving out of home was a big change for Shannon, but the team at Centacare helped prepare her to get her own place, giving her the right amount of support and encouragement to feel confident about the step she was taking and discover her capabilities.

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Cooking brings life to Ovi

Disability care

Getting involved in cooking at our Aishling hub brings life to Ovi, after a motor vehicle accident left him feeling isolated and fully reliant on the care of his family.

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Working together for festive cheer

Featured

From the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, this Christmas our services are drawing on their close ties to the community to deliver festive cheer where it’s needed most.

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Costume call for creative clients

Disability care

With only a couple of weeks left before the curtain rises, Centacare’s Running Duck Theatre Ensemble return to HOTA for their third production – John Red Kelly. The show will run from 26 November to 1 December on the Gold Coast.

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Footy fan Brad gets in the game

Disability care

While the season is over for his team, die-hard Broncos fan Brad is glad he was in the stand for their final home game against the Eels. The 31-year-old from Logan has faced some challenges in his life but is kicking goals with support from his close-knit team.

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Lyndal inspires with handmade dinosaurs

Disability care

When the curtain went up on Quirky’s debut at QPAC last week, the 25 artists were joined on stage by some very special guests. Patchwork dinosaurs Thumpy and Lumpy were made especially for the show – lovingly designed and hand-crafted by Lyndal, one of the cast of the Real and Diverse (RAD) Theatre ensemble, supported by Centacare.

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RAD theatre gears up for QPAC debut

Disability care

Comic tragedy QUIRKY is the debut production by inclusive theatre ensemble Real and Diverse Theatre (RAD), supported by Centacare. It will run 14-16 July at QPAC.

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Megan finds her calling in business

Disability care

Along with some of her friends from Centacare’s Iluka Social and Life Skills Hub on the Sunshine Coast, Megan is selling bespoke potted succulents and reversible bandanas for dogs and puppies. From design to production to sales, everyone has a role to play in the venture and Megan’s is the business side.

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