News - Centacare Brisbane

Connection key to protecting older Australians from abuse

Aged care

Staying socially active and well connected to local communities and services has been identified as a key measure in keeping older people safe and well and reducing the risk of what are often hidden or unrecognised forms of abuse. This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we look at how to recognise signs of abuse and respond appropriately.

A celebration of shared heritage

Aged care

This National Reconciliation Week and we meet Anna, a sand goanna honoured by local Elders. She now features on the new signage at our Waminda Social and Community Hub, surrounded by Gubbi Gubbi and Ningy Ningy country.

An older women in a red shirt is receiving help cutting vegetables in her kitchen from a Centacare support worker.

Selecting the right Home Care Package provider for you

Aged care

Navigating the landscape of Home Care Package providers can be daunting. It’s important to do your research, identify your main concerns and consider how a Home Care Package can support you in continuing to live at home. To help you choose we share essential questions to ask.

large crowd of people, marching for the Sunshine Coast Community March (banner reads: say no to domestic violence)

Centacare marches against violence

Family and relationship care

Last year, Centacare supported 17,000 Queenslanders experiencing domestic and family violence. In honour of Domestic Violence Month, almost 500 attendees marched as a solemn tribute to these victims on the Sunshine Coast.

How does family violence affect children?

Family and relationship care

Research confirms the devastating impact family violence can have on children’s lives and their physical and emotional development, even if they’re not experiencing the violence first-hand. Learn about the impacts of violence on children and the signs that a child may not be coping.

Music keeps David humming along

Aged care

Living with dementia hasn’t kept David from living a full and meaningful life. With Home Care Package funding, David accesses a full suite of services that keep him humming along, safely and independently from the comfort of his Macgregor home.

Supporting your family through loss and grief

Family and relationship care

Grief is a natural, emotional response to loss and unfortunately, an unavoidable part of family life. Often, we aren’t prepared for difficult situations and as a parent, you might be navigating your own grief as well. Centacare's Specialist Family and Relationship Care practitioners offer information and strategies to help support you and your family during challenging times.

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.

School Savvy eases back-to-school journey

Community and pastoral care

More than 40 families have enjoyed a smoother back-to-school journey, with access to School Savvy – an initiative to help reduce the financial burden for families so they can confidently prepare their children for the school year.

Life changing dementia support for Elizabeth and John

Aged care

When a perioperative stroke left the otherwise healthy father of seven, John, in need of full-time care, dementia respite funding helped John and his wife Elizabeth access the support and care they needed to continue their life together, in their own home and community.