Latest 'Centacare' news articles.
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Bob gets more out of life
25 June 2021Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Bob, 76, gave up his driver's licence and left his farm and friends in Gympie. Now based in Kingaroy he is living his life to the full. - Author: Centacare
Home mods make life easier for Beth and Paul
25 June 2021Beth and Paul love their big family home in Brisbane's western suburbs. But they are grateful for the helping hand that subsidised home maintenance and modifications gives them. - Author: Centacare
Dorothea finds her 'second home'
25 June 2021Dorothea, 80, left some good friends behind when she retired to Brisbane. But she found comradery and belonging with Centacare and, in three years, hasn't missed a day. - Author: Centacare
Elder abuse happens
15 June 2021Like family violence, elder abuse is about one person having power and control over another person. Older people may experience abuse in a range of settings including in their own home and relationship, from an unpaid carer such as a family member, friend... - Author: CentacareFor Kaye Clark, helping others and supporting the community is something she's always loved to do. She recently joined the Moreton Bay Community Services team as a volunteer after moving to the Sunshine Coast, but for many years has given generously of...
- Author: CentacareHundreds of Sunshine Coast residents gathered on Wednesday night to pay their respects to victims of domestic and family violence in a moving candlelight vigil and community march at Maroochydore. Centacare has partnered with the Sunshine Coast Council...
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COVID-19 Update 14 - Centacare Community Services
1 April 2021Lifting of Greater Brisbane Lockdown and continued restrictions In response to the end of the Greater Brisbane lockdown on 1 April 2021, we're very pleased to be resuming our groups and centre activities as planned on Tuesday, following the Easter break... - Author: Centacare
COVID-19 Update 13 - Centacare Community Services
29 March 2021Greater Brisbane Lockdown - update on service operations As part of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, Centacare continues to monitor the development of COVID-19. We continue to follow advice from public health authorities and are taking all reasonable and... - Author: Centacare
COVID-19 Update 12 - Centacare Community Services
22 January 2021Please note: The following update is applicable to services only in our Brisbane North, Brisbane South, South West, Moreton Bay and Logan areas, effective 22 January 2021. In response to the Queensland Government's easing of restrictions across Greater... - Author: Centacare
COVID-19 Update 11 - Centacare Community Services
8 January 2021Please note: The following update is applicable to services in our Brisbane North, Brisbane South, South West, Moreton Bay and Logan areas. Services across the Gold Coast, Beaudesert, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast and Kingaroy will remain fully operational...