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Take a peek inside our communities, and learn more about aged care, disability and mental health.
Residents and staff had a blast with happy hour, food and dancing.
For children with complex physical needs, everyday activities that most of us take for granted can be incredibly challenging. Hydrotherapy can provide a much-needed break from the daily struggles they face.
Are everyday tasks becoming a challenge? It might be a sign that you could do with a little extra help at home.
Need extra help at home before your HCP comes through? You don’t qualify for government-funded options? Here are a few options to consider.
Books offer a window into First Nations peoples and the often-overlooked history of this land we call home
In this video we ask some of our team, both First and Second Nations, what 26 January means to them.
Problematic weather conditions down south and skyrocketing prices have impacted your grocery shopping this season. To help you save money and plan ahead, our Head Chef Russell shares his tips and tricks.
Aged Care Employee Day, is a time each year to recognise and celebrate those who care for our ageing family and friends.
After 13 days and 300 kilometres, 90-year-old Hummingbird House volunteer and fundraiser Athol Alcorn walked over the finish line last Sunday, to the delight of his crowd of supporters.
Friendships play an important role at all stages of life and studies have found them to be critical for a healthy aging process. It has even been suggested that social contact is more beneficial than physical exercise and healthy habits (not smoking, weight management) for health and longevity.
Sometimes it is the small gestures that mean the most, and WMQ frontline workers have demonstrated this as they care for residents who have been in lockdown due to COVID-19.
In celebration of International Day for People with Disabilities, we caught up with Kate, founder of Brisbane's best gluten-free donuts Nodo, about her business's participation in the ORCA Work Experience Project.
I mainly volunteer to give back to others. It also keeps me busy and learning new things. I certainly think I will be volunteering here for more years to come, or until I eventually become a member of Hyland House myself!
Around 1953, Gordon Turnbull worked as Projectionist at the heritage-listed Paragon Theatre in Childers. Now almost 70 years on, 83-year-old Gordon took a surprise trip down memory lane and revisited the Paragon Theatre.
“I’m finding Hyland House very helpful. The ladies that are a part of the craft group are all so lovely. It’s nice to be around people and it’s a good environment to be in, rather than sitting in a silent house by yourself.”
Is your family home becoming a little too much to handle? Discover the upside to downsizing with these 5 key benefits to retirement living.
When Gemma came to the Logan Youth Foyer six months ago, it was important for her to have a safe and supportive place to live.
“The people here are great, I’ve made such good friends. You can have a laugh and joke with everyone, it’s really good.”
Meet Donna, an Enrolled Nurse and a Workplace Coach for Wesley Mission QLD’s Kentish Court aged care community within Sinnamon Village at Sinnamon Park.
At 57 years of age, Jackie suffered a stroke during open heart surgery and went from living an independent life at home with her family to living in aged care home. Jackie has since moved into WesleyCare Wynnum, Specialist Disability Accommodation.