Caring for the carers is the family way
Aged care
The moment you walk into Irene Searle’s home you’re struck by the love, laughter and warmth in evidence around her kitchen table. We’re talking about the role of carers within families and it quickly becomes evident that the Searle family have provided practical carer support to each other throughout the many, sometimes tragic, experiences that have come their way.
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Fun and games is serious business at Waminda
Aged care
Social connection and community are important for everyone. This Seniors Month we look at the way the Waminda community tackle the issue of social isolation amongst older Queenslanders with a healthy dose of love, care and companionship.
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The work of giving hope to those in prison
Community and pastoral care
For many people in prison, a visit from a chaplain leaves them experiencing a sense of peace, acceptance of what is happening for them and some clarity about how they can move forward. Centacare prison chaplain Deacon Russ Nelson speaks about the important work of giving hope to those in prison.
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Busy hands make the difference for David
Aged care
Dementia impacts close to half a million Australians. In the lead up to Dementia Action Week (19-25 September) we tell David’s story and show how, with a little bit of support, people living with dementia can live active and fulfilling lives for many years after diagnosis.
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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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Jordan and Shiralee answer calling to care
Aged care
Jordan and Shiralee didn’t start their careers as support workers. Jordan, 30, served in the army and mother of three Shiralee, 31, worked as a receptionist and a cleaner. Now, as part of the Centacare team, they are fulfilling what they describe as a long-held calling to care. Sunday 7 August marks Aged Care Employee Day, an opportunity to recognise the incredible work of 360,000 Australians who enrich the lives of older people in residential, home and community care settings.
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No wrong door for those without a home
Community and pastoral care
During Homelessness Week (1-7 August) we talk to Centacare housing support manager Jodie Anson whose team walks alongside those who are experiencing homelessness to identify immediate supports and pathways to safe and permanent accommodation.
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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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Gold Coast hub artwork reconciles two worlds
Family and relationship care
This NAIDOC Week (3-10 July) Centacare reaffirms its commitment to social justice and the importance of healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, commissioning an original artwork by contemporary Indigenous artist, 17-year old Brooke Sutton. The artwork takes pride of place in the reception area of Centacare's new Gold Coast hub and Gold Coast Family Relationship Centre.
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