News

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

How to recognise the signs of elder abuse

Featured

More emphasis is being placed on learning to recognise the signs of elder abuse, with calls to Queensland’s elder abuse hotline showing older people are more likely to experience abuse in their own home, at the hands of their own family. Centacare's Joanne Roy manages the delivery of vital in-home and social and community support services and outlines the signs that can help us recognise elder abuse.

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Helping your parents choose aged care

Aged care

For children of aging parents, it can be hard to know how best to support them to live life the way they choose. This article provides a list of things to keep in mind when helping your parents choose the right home care provider.

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Centacare experts embedded in police stations

Family and relationship care

Centacare domestic and family violence (DFV) specialist practitioners have been embedded into police stations across the state to enhance policing of DFV and support of victim-survivors. In stage three of the program, four specialist DFV practitioners from Centacare have been embedded at police stations in Caloundra, Maroochydore, Hervey Bay and Maryborough.

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Your rights under the new Aged Care Act explained

Aged care

On 1 July a new Aged Care Act will commence, putting the rights of older people first. Whether you have a loved one who requires care or are receiving care yourself, the new rights-based Aged Care Act will impact us all. Find out more about the new safeguards around decision making, including the role of a registered supporter.

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Cathy and support worker Liz prepare dinner

Support that feels like home

Disability care

“I love living here with my friends, it’s my dream house,” says Cathy*, who shares her spacious and modern supported independent living home with Maria* and Jennifer*. Together, the three women live independently with tailored support from Centacare.

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Sunshine coast community march led by Adam Beck and piper

Standing together against domestic violence

Family and relationship care

The Sunshine Coast community gathered in a powerful show of unity for the 12th annual march and candlelight vigil in Maroochydore, marking the start of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.

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Support at Home: Changes to in-home aged care explained

Aged care

The Australian Government is making some changes to the way in-home aged care programs are provided. Whether or not you currently receive in-home aged care from Centacare, we are committed to ensuring you feel fully informed and confident about accessing high quality and safe care.

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New Centacare service for women experiencing homelessness

Featured

Centacare has opened a supportive residence to support a small number of women over 50 who are at risk of homelessness in Beaudesert. Centacare Mercy House will welcome women for stays from three days to three months. They will be supported and empowered to find and sustain affordable, safe and permanent housing.

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Young woman and young man in garden admiring sunflowers

Connection for health and happiness

Family and relationship care

Finding ways to connect with others in our communities supports our health and wellbeing but social isolation is on the rise, taking a toll on people from all walks of life. However, there are things you can do to reconnect with others and build meaningful relationships.

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Farai makes Jenny a coffee in her kitchen

Jenny thrives with onsite shared support

Disability care

Jenny is a familiar and popular face in the Nundah community. She has been a local for almost two decades and for the past five years has enjoyed living as independently as possible in her own apartment with 24/7 onsite drop-in support from Centacare. “I feel safe and confident living here,” said Jenny. “I know that if I need help, all I have to do is call or use my buzzer,” she adds. 

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