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Care Chronicles

Sylvia And Denise Dementia Advisory and Support Services
Renewing family connections at Christmas more important than ever this year

 Written by Denise Hodder, Dementia Advisor Sylvia Banwell’s story is one of the many tales [...]

03
Dec
Dementia Support for Carers
Dementia Action Week

A little support makes a lot of difference Written by Karen Constant, State Coordinator – [...]

22
Sep
Malanda
Good support is key to building nursing resilience in aged care

By Mary English Ozcare Facility Manager – Malanda As nurses, our work satisfaction is greatest [...]

10
Sep
Knitting 1
Knitting the way to happiness in a global pandemic

Sitting together with their knitting needles, Claris Bryden (left) and Norma Bridgland (middle) prove that [...]

18
Aug
Blog A Lifelong Love Of Art And Passion For Painting
A Lifelong Love of Art and Passion for Painting

Ozanam Villa resident Terri Hocking celebrated her 90th birthday in May with an exhibition of her [...]

25
May
Blog National Volunteer Week 18 24 May 2020
National Volunteer Week, 18 – 24 May 2020

An unassuming retiree who rides his bike 10km to help out seniors at Ozcare in [...]

18
May
Blog International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day

Ozcare employs over 380 qualified nurses, including Clinical Nurses, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, who work tirelessly [...]

11
May
Blog Ozcares Response To Coronavirus Covid 19
Ozcare’s Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ozcare is closely monitoring the Australian Government Department of Health for the latest updates on [...]

24
Apr
Blog Beachside Setting Created By Seniors
Beachside setting created by seniors as Anzac Day brings back memories

Gold Coast beach closures on Anzac Day have inspired a group of seniors to bring [...]

24
Apr
Blog Seniors Finding Joy In Simple Things During Covid 19 Isolation
Seniors finding joy in ‘simple things’ during COVID-19 isolation

The delicious aroma of home-baked goodies from a portable oven is flooding the corridors of an [...]

14
Apr
Blog Burleigh Aged Care Residents Spread Hope
Burleigh Aged Care Residents Spread Hope

While they may be unable to feel the touch of their loved ones, a group [...]

01
Apr
Blog Aged Care Facility Delivers Jobs
New Aged Care Facility Delivers Jobs Bonanza to Mackay Region

A mini construction boom at Ozcare’s revolutionary new aged care facility in Mackay has led to [...]

28
Feb
Blog Innovative Retirement Community Boosts
Innovative retirement community boosts seniors’ living on Fraser Coast

Construction is underway on a new multi-million dollar retirement village project set to transform seniors’ living [...]

21
Feb
Blog Summer Ozheart Sheree Jesse
Summer Ozheart – Sheree Jesse

Our Ozheart employee recognition program continues to go from strength to strength. Last quarter we [...]

31
Jan
Blog Healthy Eating Focus For Queensland Seniors
Healthy eating focus for Queensland seniors

A real food revolution is being embraced by tens of thousands of ageing Queenslanders as [...]

10
Jan
Blog The Joy Of Christmas Past Revived For The Ageing
The joy of Christmas past revived for the ageing in a shopping ‘memory’ project

Some of the Gold Coast’s oldest residents, including a 94-year old grandmother who has never [...]

25
Nov
Blog Proud Memories Of War Service Revived
Proud memories of war service revived for a group of Ozcare residents

Many proud memories of war service were revived for a group of Ozcare residents following [...]

18
Nov
Blog Spring Ozheart Winner Leanne Sellwood
Spring Ozheart Winner – Leanne Sellwood

Congratulations to Leanne Sellwood, Care Assistant from the Sunshine Coast, on being voted our Spring [...]

31
Oct
Blog Aged Care Mens Shed Provides Community Connection
Aged Care men’s shed provides community connection and mateship for older men with dementia

A newly opened men’s shed at a Glenvale aged care home is helping older men [...]

22
Oct
Blog National Carers Week 2019
National Carers Week 2019

Throughout Queensland, it is estimated there are around 474,000 carers who take care of a [...]

14
Oct
Blog Parenting Advice From Older Generations Touches Hearts Of New Parents
Parenting advice from older generations ‘touches hearts’ of new parents

Timeless advice from some of the Gold Coast’s oldest residents is helping transform new parents’ [...]

04
Oct
Blog Lives Transforming Through Play For Queensland S Oldest And Youngest
Lives transforming through ‘play’ for Queensland’s oldest and youngest

A play-based initiative between some of Queensland’s oldest and youngest residents has become a major [...]

20
Sep
Blog Dementia Action Week 16 To 22 September 2019
Dementia Action Week – 16 to 22 September 2019

Many people worry about their memory getting worse as they get older. The good news [...]

11
Sep
Blog Singers With Disability Help With Dementia Connections
Singers with disability help with dementia connections

Unique musical pathways are working to break down the stigma around dementia on the Sunshine [...]

26
Aug
Blog Celebrating Seniors Week In Disguise
Celebrating Seniors Week in Disguise

This year we are celebrating Seniors Week, 17-25 August 2019, with masquerade parties at each [...]

08
Aug
Blog New Screen Time Project Empowers Ageing Australians To Get Online
New ‘Screen Time’ Project Empowers Ageing Australians to Get Online

People living with dementia in Queensland are showing there are no barriers to learning new [...]

19
Jul
Aged Care Facility Burleigh Heads Gold Coast Queensland
Dancing for Dementia at Burleigh Heads Day Respite Centre

According to the Australian government guidelines, the secret to staying healthy as we age includes [...]

08
Jul
Blog Community Care Reaches For The Stars For Wayne
Community Care Reaches for the Stars for Wayne

Ozcare’s community care staff reached for the stars recently as part of the Wellness Program [...]

26
Jun
Blog Ozheart Winter Winner Karen Russell
Ozheart Winter Winner – Karen Russell

Our heartfelt congratulations to Karen Russell, Client Services Assistant at our Port Douglas Aged Care [...]

14
Jun
Blog World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

15 June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), officially recognised by the United Nations [...]

12
Jun
Blog Six Tips For Staying Happy Healthy This Winter
Six Tips For Staying Happy & Healthy This Winter

When the days get shorter and colder, it can be harder to stay happy and [...]

29
May
Blog Allen Bishop Named Nq Volunteer Of The Year
Allen Bishop Named NQ Volunteer of the Year

Allen Bishop, who has given 10 years of his life to volunteering at our Villa [...]

28
May
Blog Ozcare Loves Our Volunteers National Volunteer Week 20 26 May 2019
Ozcare Loves Our Volunteers – National Volunteer Week, 20-26 May 2019

This National Volunteer Week, 20-26 May 2019, we took the opportunity to thank the more [...]

17
May
Blog Ozcare Mackay Aged Care Facility Opening Mid 2020
Ozcare Mackay Aged Care Facility Opening Mid-2020

More than 270 jobs will be created as part of a landmark project to deliver [...]

10
May
Blog International Nurses Day 12 May 2019
International Nurses Day – 12 May 2019

International Nurses Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our nurses and recognise the invaluable [...]

09
May
Blog Soldiers Reunite With 98 Year Old Townsville Flood Victim
Soldiers reunite with 98-year-old Townsville flood victim

Some of the heroes of Townsville’s flood response have reunited with a 98-year-old man they [...]

08
May
Blog Stop The Flu In Its Tracks
Stop The Flu In Its Tracks

While last year’s influenza season saw relatively low levels of activity compared to recent years, [...]

24
Apr
Blog Villa Vincent Furniture Helps In Flood Recovery Effort In Townsville
Villa Vincent Furniture Helps in Flood Recovery Effort in Townsville

A convoy of trucks arrived at Ozcare’s Villa Vincent aged care facility to begin the [...]

16
Apr
Blog Autumn Ozheart Winner Toni Lyn Shaw Linke
Autumn Ozheart Winner – Toni-Lyn Shaw-Linke

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Toni-Lyn Shaw-Linke, Care Assistant at Ozcare [...]

02
Apr
Blog Open Weekend For Toowoomba Aged Care Facility Register Now
Open Weekend for Toowoomba Aged Care Facility – Register Now

*** Sorry this event is now sold out *** If you are interested in seeing [...]

18
Mar
Blog Blueys Story
Bluey’s Story

Our Toowoomba Community Care client, Don Shelton, fondly known as Bluey who is featured in [...]

08
Mar
Blog The Importance Of Being Me So Please Take The Time To Get To Know
The Importance of Being Me… So Please Take The Time To Get To Know Me

Did you know that detective skills come in very handy when supporting people with dementia? [...]

22
Feb
Blog Ben At The Controls
Ben at the Controls

Towards the end of 2017, Ozcare’s Nursing Team on the Gold Coast were involved with [...]

15
Feb
Blog Celebrating Love In Dementia
Celebrating Love in Dementia

Valentine’s Day is that sweet time of the year where soon-to-be or new couples use [...]

07
Feb
Blog Meet The Commissioning Manager New Toowoomba Aged Care Facility
Meet the Commissioning Manager – New Toowoomba Aged Care Facility

We are pleased to introduce you to Elizabeth (Libby) Klein, the new Commissioning Manager of [...]

30
Jan
Blog Camerons Story
Cameron’s Story

Late 2016, just like any other day, Cameron came home from work and greeted his [...]

17
Jan
Blog Five Signs Your Ageing Loved Ones Need Support
Five Signs Your Ageing Loved Ones Need Support

Christmas catch-ups with old friends and relatives are a great way to stay in touch [...]

14
Dec
Blog Summer Ozheart Winner Emma Orr
Summer Ozheart Winner – Emma Orr

Our heartfelt congratulations go to Emma Orr, Care Assistant at Ozanam Villa Clontarf on winning [...]

07
Dec
Blog Denis Story
Denis’ Story

Denis has spent his whole life working for himself. He calls himself a, “jack of [...]

04
Dec
Blog Re Imagining South Brisbane Mens Hostel
Re-imagining South Brisbane Men’s Hostel

Representatives from more than 25 organisations came together in June this year to take a [...]

23
Nov
Blog Recruiting Now Toowoomba Aged Care Facility
Recruiting Now – Toowoomba Aged Care Facility

More than 130 jobs will be created when Toowoomba’s revolutionary new aged care facility opens [...]

20
Nov
Blog Marias Story
Maria’s Story

In October 2009, Maria had a life changing stroke. The beautiful, young mum had just [...]

13
Nov
Blog Chief Cook Named Maggie Beer Foundations October Masterclass Champion
Chief Cook Named Maggie Beer Foundation’s October Masterclass Champion

Kay Gunnarsson, Chief Cook at Ozcare Keith Turnbull Place Aged Care Facility attended the Maggie [...]

08
Nov
Blog Reflections Of Dementia Awareness Month From A Student S Perspective
Reflections of Dementia Awareness Month From a Student’s Perspective

Article written by Sammy Schiller, UQ Masters Social Work student on placement with Ozcare Dementia [...]

23
Oct
Blog Why We Care National Carers Week 14 20 October 2018
Why We Care – National Carers Week 14-20 October 2018

Being a caregiver is often an act of love and it can be challenging to [...]

15
Oct
Blog Case Study Mental Health Recovery Program
Case Study – Mental Health Recovery Program

This mental health week, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the wonderful support being [...]

11
Oct
Blog Innovative Silent Disco Is Helping People Living With Dementia
Innovative ‘silent disco’ is helping people living with dementia

An award-winning team of carers at Ozcare on the Gold Coast have taken an innovative [...]

10
Oct
Blog Disorientation My Life S Journey
Disorientation – My Life’s Journey

Doug is a 53-year-old aboriginal client of our Personal Helpers and Mentors Service (PHaMS) in [...]

08
Oct
Blog Spring Ozheart Winner Kate Adams
Spring Ozheart Winner – Kate Adams

Kate is our first Ozheart winner on the Sunshine Coast and a very worthy recipient. [...]

20
Sep
Blog Dementia And Culture
Dementia and Culture

Not everyone pays attention to current affairs – but there are a few headline facts [...]

18
Sep
Blog Ozanam Villa Wins Leadership In Positive Ageing Award
Ozanam Villa Wins Leadership in Positive Ageing Award

Ozcare’s Burleigh Heads aged care facility (Ozanam Villa) was awarded top honours in Catholic Health [...]

17
Sep
Blog Small Actions Big Difference Dementia Awareness Month Is Here
Small actions. Big difference: Dementia Awareness Month is here!

It’s that time of year again when our Dementia Advisory and Support Service is flat-out [...]

03
Sep
Blog Dementia Awareness Month Events
Dementia Awareness Month Events

Dementia Awareness Month in September is a time when Australians are encouraged to learn more [...]

27
Aug
Blog Breaking The Cycle Of Domestic Violence
Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence

Author – Anonymous My journey began when I decided to break the cycle of domestic [...]

10
Aug
Blog Step Into Spring For Seniors Week
Step into Spring for Seniors Week

Spring is just around the corner and our aged care services have decided to ‘Step [...]

31
Jul
Blog Generations Share School Formal Memories
Generations Share School Formal Memories

Aged care residents and school students on the Gold Coast have come up with an [...]

23
Jul
Blog Lindsay Helps Reg Dance Again
Lindsay Helps Reg Dance Again

Let us introduce you to Reg, a Level 4 Home Care Package Client at Ozcare [...]

18
Jul
Blog New Toowoomba Aged Care Facility Opening Soon
New Toowoomba Aged Care Facility Opening Soon

Ozcare’s new Toowoomba aged care facility is redefining design boundaries to help a growing number [...]

03
Jul
Blog Taking The Pressure Off With Good Nutrition
Taking The Pressure Off With Good Nutrition

Pressure injuries (also known as pressure wounds, pressure sores or bed sores) occur when an [...]

25
Jun
Blog Winter Ozheart Winner Jo Witt
Winter Ozheart Winner – Jo Witt

We are excited to announce the winner of our winter Ozheart award is Jo Witt. [...]

11
Jun
Blog Brad Wearne Wins Queensland Volunteer Awards
Brad Wearne Wins Queensland Volunteer Awards

Ozcare volunteer, Brad Wearne, who was seriously injured in a road accident has won two [...]

25
May
Blog Volunteers Kindness Has A Ripple Effect
Volunteers’ Kindness Has a Ripple Effect

Did you know we have over 400 volunteers in our services and we are looking [...]

18
May
Blog Register Now Volunteer Information Sessions
Register Now – Volunteer Information Sessions

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to assist with a number of [...]

18
May
Blog The Beginning Of A New Journey My Story
The Beginning of a New Journey, My Story

Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness and [...]

15
May
Blog Ozcare Helps With Key Dementia Care Project
Ozcare helps with key dementia care project

As previously reported by Port Douglas & Mossman Gazette – 1 Mar 2018 Ozcare in [...]

03
May
Blog The Story Of Philip Hannah
The Story of Philip Hannah

This Anzac Day we are paying tribute to Veterans by sharing the story of one [...]

24
Apr
Blog Seeds Making A Difference
SEEDS – Making a difference!

FACTS: 8,129 full time prisoners in Queensland It costs $215 a day for each prisoner [...]

24
Apr
Blog Doing Things With Heart
Doing Things With Heart

At Ozcare we do things with heart, and it’s important that we do because for [...]

09
Apr
Blog Practical Tips For Talking With A Person With Dementia
Practical tips for talking with a person with dementia

These days it seems everyone knows someone who is living with dementia. Perhaps a close [...]

27
Mar
Blog A Lifetime Of Caring
A Lifetime of Caring

35 years is a long time in anyone’s book, which is why it is an [...]

14
Mar
Blog Be A Flu Fighter Book Our Nurses Today
Be a Flu Fighter. Book our Nurses Today!

Last year’s influenza season saw the highest levels of activity since the 2009 pandemic year [...]

02
Mar
Blog Ozheart Autumn Shilpi Jishtu
Ozheart Autumn – Shilpi Jishtu

We are very pleased to announce our first Ozheart winner for 2018, Shilpi Jishtu our [...]

26
Feb
Blog Committed To Quality
Committed to Quality

Ozcare is dedicated to ensuring that we deliver a high level of service quality. It’s [...]

19
Feb
Blog Couples Stay Together In Aged Care
Couples Stay Together in Aged Care

A common fear associated with moving into aged care is that couples who have shared [...]

09
Feb

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