Winter Ozheart Winner - Jo Witt
We are excited to announce the winner of our winter Ozheart award is Jo Witt. Jo is a Family Support Worker at our Goodna Integrated Family Support Program (GIFS) and Family Accommodation Project at Ipswich.…
Brad Wearne Wins Queensland Volunteer Awards
A Townsville man who was seriously injured in a road accident has won two prestigious awards in Volunteer Recognition Week.…
Volunteers' Kindness Has a Ripple Effect
Did you know we have over 400 volunteers in our services at Ozcare and we are looking to recruit more?…
Register Now - Volunteer Information Sessions
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to assist with a number of initiatives in our warm and friendly aged care facilities at Labrador on the Gold Coast, and Clontarf on the Redcliffe Peninsular.…
The Beginning of a New Journey, My Story
Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness and to send a clear message that violence of this sort will not be tolerated. To honour the vital work of our refuges, we would like to share the story of one of our client’s from Majella House.…
Ozcare helps with key dementia care project
Ozcare in Port Douglas is working with researchers from Flinders University on a novel project that aims to build a better, universal model for the management and care of resident with a dementia syndrome.…
The Story of Philip Hannah
This Anzac Day we are paying tribute to Veterans by sharing the story of one of our residents, Philip Hannah, a decorated World War II Veteran who served in the British Royal Marines from 20 October 1942 until 28 November 1944.…
SEEDS - Making a difference!
Our Social and Emotional Engagement Development Service (SEEDS) in Rockhampton supports people with a moderate to severe mental illness to seamlessly transition back into the community of their choice from prison.…
Doing Things With Heart
Watch our Ozheart video to see how at Ozcare we do things with heart. Our staff genuinely care about their clients and spend time getting to know you and your needs to ensure you receive the best care possible.…
Practical tips for talking with a person with dementia
These days it seems everyone knows someone who is living with dementia. Perhaps a close relative, or neighbour. The good part is that it means first-hand knowledge is growing about dementia. People are more aware of the illness now than ever. And yet – as our dementia advisors pick up on every day – there is still an enormous need to get the word out about how to support people with dementia and their family carers.…