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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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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Aging well from a safe, secure home
Aged care
Government-funded home care services can make a big difference when it comes to staying in the home you love for as long as possible. Carol is one of many people aged over 60 who receive free information and referrals to trusted tradespeople, in-home safety assessments and subsidised home maintenance and modification services to stay safe, secure and humming along happily at home.
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Why do we acknowledge Country?
Featured
The ritual of an Acknowledgement of Country is becoming more commonplace in Australia. But when it comes to performing one, many people feel unsure about what to say and may even feel afraid about causing offence. This NAIDOC Week (2-9 July) Centacare is helping its staff feel more confident about showing respect for Traditional Owners.
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Post Release Service reflects our shared humanity
Community and pastoral care
Many people are released from prison into recurrent poverty. From an office behind St Mary’s Church in South Brisbane, our Post Release Service does powerful work, supporting people through what can be a difficult time as they transition from prison into the community. This can include help with food, clothing and accommodation, support to apply for a driver’s license and commence looking for employment.
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Red Bench inspires conversation
Family and relationship care
The importance of an ongoing conversation in putting an end to domestic violence cannot be underestimated. As domestic and family violence prevention month draws to a close, Centacare has unveiled Brisbane CBD’s first Red Bench on the grounds of St Stephen’s Cathedral, aimed at prompting conversations about the issue.
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Centacare stands against domestic violence
Family and relationship care
In the last two years, Centacare has supported more than 4,000 teenagers experiencing emotional and physical abuse at the hands of their parents or guardians. Centacare has once again called on the community to take a stand against domestic and family violence in its tenth annual march and candlelight vigil at Maroochydore. More than 300 people attended the event, which is held with Sunshine Coast Council to mark the start of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
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