News

Read our latest news to discover what is happening around Centacare.

From client to support worker – Oriel’s lived experience benefits all

Disability care

The theme for this Disability Action Week is 'Workforce diversity – open up to opportunity'. We think it’s a great opportunity to tell the story of our much-loved support worker, Oriel, who started at our HAND Social and Life Skills Hub 21 years ago as a client. Oriel’s lived experience plays an important part in how she sees and performs her role at HAND and we are very fortunate to have her.

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Support on your recovery journey

Mental health support

Hollie chats about her love of the creative arts and how Centacare is supporting her on her recovery journey.

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South Burnett marches to reclaim the night

Family and relationship care

Almost 1 in 5 women have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15. During Sexual Violence Awareness Month our sexual assault counselling service in Kingaroy held its annual Reclaim the Night march, inviting the South Burnett community to come together and send a clear message that sexual violence will not be tolerated.

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A safe place to rest

Community and pastoral care

Discover the importance of having a safe place to rest your head at night, fresh clean sheets and other essential items.

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Art carves a path to connection at Alani

Aged care

Uncle Phil, 81, from Forest Lake is a talented artist who can carve intricate patterns in timber, engrave on emu eggs and paint on just about anything. This Seniors Month, we talk to him about the powerful role art plays in his life and how it strengthens the beautiful community he’s found at Alani Social and Community Hub.

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A little support makes a big difference for Dot

Aged care

This Dementia Action Week (20-26 September) we join Dementia Australia to show that, for people living with dementia, ‘a little support makes a big difference’.

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Are the people in your world really OK?

Featured

Do you ever get a feeling that someone you know or care about it isn’t behaving as they normally would? Your support can make a difference. This R U OK? Day, we ask Toni Janke from our family and relationship care team for tips on how to spot the signs that someone is not OK and how we can best support them.

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Centacare celebrates calling to care

Featured

Centacare is pleased to share our new way of telling our story and new look for communications with you.

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What makes a good life?

Aged care

According to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, it’s social connection that keeps us living well. At Centacare we know your heart and soul is in your home and we’re committed to helping you live a good life from there, connected to your community, friends and social networks.

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Still the best place to put your feet up

Aged care

For most of us, our home is our sanctuary. It’s where we feel safe and comfortable. The good news is there are services available, and even government funding, to help you achieve this.

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