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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Looking after your family’s wellbeing at Christmas
Family and relationship care
Financial pressure, holiday preparations and busier-than-usual social calendars - the end of the year can be a challenging time for families. Centacare's specialist family and relationship care practitioners offer some tips to help you navigate this time of year.
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Emily comes out of shell to take centre stage
Disability care
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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Life celebrations bring seniors together at Waminda
Aged care
October was Seniors Month and, as Queensland’s 880,000 seniors celebrated with the theme of social connections, the clients at Waminda Social and Community Hub came together to celebrate Aunty Barb's life in country and western style.
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Friendship fills Christine’s cup
Aged care
Christine lives with vascular dementia, which has affected her short-term memory. She no longer drives and requires support with daily living activities and getting out and about in the community. This Dementia Action Week (18-24 September) Centacare is joining Dementia Australia to advocate for a dementia-friendly future.
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The art of caring for Nanango’s living treasure
Aged care
Enjoying life from the comfort of your own home is important to many people as they age. But for Eileen, who celebrated her 100th birthday last month, it means everything. With Centacare by her side, Eileen continues to live her life in the way that she chooses, from the only home she’s ever known.
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Ingrid finds her forever home
Disability care
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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Debra heeds calling with care that is person-centred
Community and pastoral care
A recent report by Queensland Council of Social Services reveals 300,000 Queenslanders are currently homeless or experiencing housing insecurity. This Homelessness Week (7-13 August) we talk to Debra, one of our dedicated community housing officers about the vital work she does in the Bundaberg community.
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Shenae takes her love of dance to new heights
Disability care
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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