1 July 2021 is a very special date for Ozcare. On this day, a quarter [...]
At 104, World War II nurse Edith Lord embodies courage and selflessness – the traits [...]
An emotional service was held on 30 April to honour the passing of beloved Townsville [...]
Seniors are strengthening their mental and physical wellbeing thanks to regular visits from a therapy [...]
Written by Denise Hodder, Dementia Advisor Sylvia Banwell’s story is one of the many tales [...]
A little support makes a lot of difference Written by Karen Constant, State Coordinator – [...]
By Mary English Ozcare Facility Manager – Malanda As nurses, our work satisfaction is greatest [...]
Sitting together with their knitting needles, Claris Bryden (left) and Norma Bridgland (middle) prove that [...]
Ozanam Villa resident Terri Hocking celebrated her 90th birthday in May with an exhibition of her [...]
An unassuming retiree who rides his bike 10km to help out seniors at Ozcare in [...]
Ozcare employs over 380 qualified nurses, including Clinical Nurses, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, who work tirelessly [...]
Ozcare is closely monitoring the Australian Government Department of Health for the latest updates on [...]
Gold Coast beach closures on Anzac Day have inspired a group of seniors to bring [...]
The delicious aroma of home-baked goodies from a portable oven is flooding the corridors of an [...]
While they may be unable to feel the touch of their loved ones, a group [...]
A mini construction boom at Ozcare’s revolutionary new aged care facility in Mackay has led to [...]
Construction is underway on a new multi-million dollar retirement village project set to transform seniors’ living [...]
Our Ozheart employee recognition program continues to go from strength to strength. Last quarter we [...]
A real food revolution is being embraced by tens of thousands of ageing Queenslanders as [...]
Some of the Gold Coast’s oldest residents, including a 94-year old grandmother who has never [...]
Many proud memories of war service were revived for a group of Ozcare residents following [...]
Congratulations to Leanne Sellwood, Care Assistant from the Sunshine Coast, on being voted our Spring [...]
A newly opened men’s shed at a Glenvale aged care home is helping older men [...]
Throughout Queensland, it is estimated there are around 474,000 carers who take care of a [...]
Timeless advice from some of the Gold Coast’s oldest residents is helping transform new parents’ [...]
A play-based initiative between some of Queensland’s oldest and youngest residents has become a major [...]
Many people worry about their memory getting worse as they get older. The good news [...]
Unique musical pathways are working to break down the stigma around dementia on the Sunshine [...]
This year we are celebrating Seniors Week, 17-25 August 2019, with masquerade parties at each [...]
People living with dementia in Queensland are showing there are no barriers to learning new [...]
According to the Australian government guidelines, the secret to staying healthy as we age includes [...]
Ozcare’s community care staff reached for the stars recently as part of the Wellness Program [...]
Our heartfelt congratulations to Karen Russell, Client Services Assistant at our Port Douglas Aged Care [...]
15 June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), officially recognised by the United Nations [...]
When the days get shorter and colder, it can be harder to stay happy and [...]
Allen Bishop, who has given 10 years of his life to volunteering at our Villa [...]
This National Volunteer Week, 20-26 May 2019, we took the opportunity to thank the more [...]
More than 270 jobs will be created as part of a landmark project to deliver [...]
International Nurses Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our nurses and recognise the invaluable [...]
Some of the heroes of Townsville’s flood response have reunited with a 98-year-old man they [...]
While last year’s influenza season saw relatively low levels of activity compared to recent years, [...]
A convoy of trucks arrived at Ozcare’s Villa Vincent aged care facility to begin the [...]
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Toni-Lyn Shaw-Linke, Care Assistant at Ozcare [...]
*** Sorry this event is now sold out *** If you are interested in seeing [...]
Our Toowoomba Community Care client, Don Shelton, fondly known as Bluey who is featured in [...]
Did you know that detective skills come in very handy when supporting people with dementia? [...]
Towards the end of 2017, Ozcare’s Nursing Team on the Gold Coast were involved with [...]
Valentine’s Day is that sweet time of the year where soon-to-be or new couples use [...]
We are pleased to introduce you to Elizabeth (Libby) Klein, the new Commissioning Manager of [...]
Late 2016, just like any other day, Cameron came home from work and greeted his [...]
Christmas catch-ups with old friends and relatives are a great way to stay in touch [...]
Our heartfelt congratulations go to Emma Orr, Care Assistant at Ozanam Villa Clontarf on winning [...]
Denis has spent his whole life working for himself. He calls himself a, “jack of [...]
Representatives from more than 25 organisations came together in June this year to take a [...]
More than 130 jobs will be created when Toowoomba’s revolutionary new aged care facility opens [...]
In October 2009, Maria had a life changing stroke. The beautiful, young mum had just [...]
Kay Gunnarsson, Chief Cook at Ozcare Keith Turnbull Place Aged Care Facility attended the Maggie [...]
Article written by Sammy Schiller, UQ Masters Social Work student on placement with Ozcare Dementia [...]
Being a caregiver is often an act of love and it can be challenging to [...]
This mental health week, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the wonderful support being [...]
An award-winning team of carers at Ozcare on the Gold Coast have taken an innovative [...]
Doug is a 53-year-old aboriginal client of our Personal Helpers and Mentors Service (PHaMS) in [...]
Kate is our first Ozheart winner on the Sunshine Coast and a very worthy recipient. [...]
Not everyone pays attention to current affairs – but there are a few headline facts [...]
Ozcare’s Burleigh Heads aged care facility (Ozanam Villa) was awarded top honours in Catholic Health [...]
It’s that time of year again when our Dementia Advisory and Support Service is flat-out [...]
Dementia Awareness Month in September is a time when Australians are encouraged to learn more [...]
Author – Anonymous My journey began when I decided to break the cycle of domestic [...]
Spring is just around the corner and our aged care services have decided to ‘Step [...]
Aged care residents and school students on the Gold Coast have come up with an [...]
Let us introduce you to Reg, a Level 4 Home Care Package Client at Ozcare [...]
Ozcare’s new Toowoomba aged care facility is redefining design boundaries to help a growing number [...]
Pressure injuries (also known as pressure wounds, pressure sores or bed sores) occur when an [...]
We are excited to announce the winner of our winter Ozheart award is Jo Witt. [...]
Ozcare volunteer, Brad Wearne, who was seriously injured in a road accident has won two [...]
Did you know we have over 400 volunteers in our services and we are looking [...]
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to assist with a number of [...]
Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness and [...]
As previously reported by Port Douglas & Mossman Gazette – 1 Mar 2018 Ozcare in [...]
This Anzac Day we are paying tribute to Veterans by sharing the story of one [...]
FACTS: 8,129 full time prisoners in Queensland It costs $215 a day for each prisoner [...]
At Ozcare we do things with heart, and it’s important that we do because for [...]
These days it seems everyone knows someone who is living with dementia. Perhaps a close [...]
35 years is a long time in anyone’s book, which is why it is an [...]
Last year’s influenza season saw the highest levels of activity since the 2009 pandemic year [...]
We are very pleased to announce our first Ozheart winner for 2018, Shilpi Jishtu our [...]
Ozcare is dedicated to ensuring that we deliver a high level of service quality. It’s [...]
A common fear associated with moving into aged care is that couples who have shared [...]
