News - Centacare Brisbane

Later years no time to take it easy

Aged care

Dot is 87 years old and lives with dementia. But watching her go through the moves in her weekly balance class, she doesn’t look a day over 60.

Coast residents stand together against domestic and family violence

Family and relationship care

More than 300 Sunshine Coast residents gathered at Centacare’s annual candlelight vigil and community march at Maroochydore during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.

Elder abuse happens

Family and relationship care

Any older person can experience abuse, whether they live alone, with others or in care. Being able to recognise the signs that an older person is experiencing abuse is an important first step.

“I believe you.” How to support survivors of sexual violence

Family and relationship care

Many survivors of sexual violence choose not to report (or withdraw reports of) their abuse because they fear they won't be believed. If someone tells you about their sexual assault, let them know that you believe and reassure them and that it's not their fault.

Signs your child may not be coping

Family and relationship care

Some children and young people might show signs that domestic and family violence is affecting them and others may keep their feelings inside. It’s important that you can recognise the signs that your child may not be coping.

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