Queensland Community Care Network in Rocklea, Queensland, Australia | Charitable organisation

Queensland Community Care Network

Locality: Rocklea, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3379 7200

Address: 385 Sherwood Rd 4106 Rocklea, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.qccn.org.au

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25.01.2022 Restrictions are being lifted on visitors to aged care facilities across South East QLD, thanks to the great work of local communities! Management teams in the care homes are working hard to put together safe return to site plans, so if you are planning a visit to your friend or loved one, make sure you phone ahead first to see what requirements are in place.

25.01.2022 Such a wonderful moment captured for this prima ballerina!

25.01.2022 Now that's what we call horsing around!! Guvnor, or "Guv", is a Clydesdale-cross-Percheron and has regularly been visiting two Townsville aged care homes offering residents the opportunity to cuddle, pat and kiss him as part of an animal therapy program.

24.01.2022 How love, art and friendship infiltrated a Melbourne nursing home.

24.01.2022 We currently have lots of volunteer positions available in Ipswich - we need some amazing new Community Visitors who would like to donate their time to socially isolated seniors in aged care. Give the gift of friendship to someone in need and help them feel reconnected to their community Contact our team today - [email protected]

24.01.2022 We couldn't keep our eyes dry watching this video - what a charming story Go get 'em, Bill!!

23.01.2022 Peter Fontana, who turns 98 on Aug. 3, begins each weekday morning by driving a short distance to the Meals on Wheels site at the Church of the Nazarene. He and fellow volunteer Rudy Clerico, 86, fill paper bags with milk, bread and butter, dessert and fruit to be delivered along with the packaged meals by other volunteers.

23.01.2022 And did you know that QCCN have our own pen pal program, Gen Pals? During COVID-19 we've connected over 150 school students with 150 residents in care via the power of the pen

22.01.2022 A rise in new cases of Coronavirus have seen areas of South East QLD restrict visitor access to aged care facilities to keep residents safe. Please be aware of these new restrictions (listed in detail on the Queensland Health website). Please stay safe and remember to wash your hands and keep up the physical distancing!

21.01.2022 An important community health message regarding the two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South East Queensland. For more information please visit www.health.qld.gov.au - and please stay safe out there!

21.01.2022 Could you be our new Community Visitor volunteer in Sunnybank Hills? We're searching for someone who is looking to give back to their local community - and to make a new friend in the process! Interested? Click the link below or email our team today - [email protected]

21.01.2022 We're searching for a wonderful new Community Visitor to volunteer at Kangaroo Point. Are you looking to give back? We help you through the entire process!! Keen to start? Click the link for more information or email us today - [email protected] https://www.volunteer.com.au//help-someone-in-care-today--

21.01.2022 At this aged care facility in Sydney’s North, every resident has been awarded a gold medal to celebrate the facility being COVID-19 and flu free for 175 days. Watch the full video below!

19.01.2022 One of our amazing volunteers on the Gold Coast takes her gorgeous fur-baby Fletcher in to Estia Southport to visit with residents who are socially isolated. He brings so much joy to staff and residents alike and we couldn't think of any other pooch more worthy of a news story!! Enjoy!

19.01.2022 It’s not uncommon for dogs to visit retirement villages to spread some love around, as they are known to be beneficial to mental and emotion wellbeing, but at one aged care facility in Perth’s south a smaller and fluffier pet has been making waves. As part of a new initiative, residents at Bethanie Waters in Port Kennedy had the pleasure of re-homing a family of ducklings that were hatched and raised at the facility in their first three weeks of life

18.01.2022 Our hearts are overflowing with this beautiful story - a wish made possible for a couple who are both in palliative care. This all came together by the amazing team at Palliative Care Queensland Inc.

18.01.2022 There are lots of creative ways our volunteers are keeping in touch with their residents in aged care - from FaceTime calls to writing postcards, we've had to adapt to a new way of social interaction in 2020. Connor is one of our youngest volunteers, at the beautiful age of 2, and he took pen to paper to draw some lovely flowers for his friend Joan at Ashmore. I think we've got a future artist on our hands!

18.01.2022 We have a wonderful volunteer role available in Chapel Hill (Brisbane) for a Community Visitor. Are you looking to give back to your local community? Click the link below for more information or contact us today - [email protected] https://www.volunteer.com.au//help-someone-in-care-today--

17.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected. Today, R U OK Day is calling on Australians to learn what to say if someone says they’re not OK: Learn what to say when listening with an open mind Learn what to say when encouraging action Learn what to say when checking in... Learn how to continue a conversation that could change a life. See more

17.01.2022 For those who move into aged care with pets, the benefits can be even greater. Animals encourage routine, especially for feeding and exercise; they keep the owner more active and more sociable as they encourage others to greet the animal and owner.

16.01.2022 On Tuesdays, all worries are danced away at Goulburn’s Masonic Village and Warrigal aged care homes. The Dance for Wellbeing class is a chance for Goulburn’s elderly and people with different abilities to come together, dance without being judged and get a dose of weekly exercise

15.01.2022 The Peoples Public Holiday will be held this Friday 14th August - check out these local events that may help support local businesses. And if possible, enjoy as many strawberry sundaes as humanly possible!!

14.01.2022 It's a bird... it's a plane... it's a cute little puppy!! Private pilots are volunteering to help deliver trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities. Three pilots out of Sonoma Jet Centre in California took the adorable puppies on board for their first adventure on a journey to become assistance dogs.

14.01.2022 A Canadian man who was separated from his wife of 44 years due to the coronavirus pandemic has written 190 letters to her, one for each day of their separation. And in a beautiful twist, he was able to deliver the 190th letter to her in person for an emotional reunion!

14.01.2022 Australians with a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer’s disease can now access a new ‘medical food’ which has been clinically shown to improve memory function. https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au//new-medical-fo/

12.01.2022 Researchers have long known about the health benefits of social capitalthe ties that build trust, connection, and participation. But this link may be particularly important for seniors, precisely because both our health and our social capital tend to decline as we age.

12.01.2022 Once a week, Benhur Helwend sanitises his ukulele, meticulously washes his hands and slaps on a cheery boater hat to prepare for a new kind of performance.

12.01.2022 Wearing a mask in public has become common place in 2020 but it has created an additional barrier for the Deaf community. Thanks so much to Expression Australia for putting together this informative video!

11.01.2022 We have loved seeing some amazing and creative ways that people are keeping in touch during lockdown

10.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 the aged care provider has had to suspend its pet therapy program and staff are now relying on robotic dogs and cats to help bring joy to their residents. The four-legged robotic cats and dogs purr, bark, roll over, lick their paws, and move their heads and eyes - just like the real thing.

10.01.2022 Every older person, everywhere, should have access to high quality and person-centred health services. The World Health Organisation has published some guidelines on Integrated Care for Older People.

09.01.2022 We're on the search for some wonderful male Community Visitors at an aged care facility in Kenmore. Our volunteers will assist the fortnightly "Men's Group" and help promote socialisation and group participation for our residents in care. This would be a great fit for a mature aged volunteer looking to give back to their community! Interested? Contact us today via Messenger or email the team - we'd love to hear from you! - [email protected]

08.01.2022 We're on the hunt for a wonderful new Greek speaking Community Visitor in Sunnybank Hills. Keen to make a difference in your local community? Contact us today via direct message or email the team today - [email protected]

07.01.2022 An amazing video from the team at Estia Health Southport from their pet therapy sessions. Can you spot our QCCN volunteer Fletcher? He's the one with the long shiny coat getting all the cuddles!!

07.01.2022 Residents at an aged care home in Devon were asked to reflect on their life experiences and offer any advice to young people. They wrote their answers on a whiteboard, which they were then photographed next to. And it’s safe to say their responses have been making people smile! Read more: https://metro.co.uk//elderly-people-care-home-share-advi/

07.01.2022 The nation’s wisest Australians have shared their recommendations for a successful marriage. Words of wisdom were imparted by the elderly at the Waratah Lodge facility. The advice represents a combined 1,141 years of experience from the residents! https://theunionjournal.com/nursing-home-residents-offer-h/

06.01.2022 Something to brighten your Tuesday morning! Check out these talented residents enjoying the "Git Up Challenge". How great is this?!

06.01.2022 A very fascinating Queensland project from the 1960s and 1970s. Check out the Corley Explorer and see if you can spot your home

05.01.2022 We love seeing how creative the staff within aged care are being during the lockdown! Those big smiles say it all!

05.01.2022 Gold Coast volunteers - we need you!! We have multiple roles available for the Community Visitor Scheme at Varsity Lakes. Are you looking to give back to your local community? All it takes is one hour a fortnight - and we help you through the entire process. Contact us via our page or on email - [email protected]

04.01.2022 An important update regarding restrictions of visitors of aged care facilities. The areas of which homes will limit visitors has extended over the weekend. We want everyone to stay safe out there

04.01.2022 At the beginning of the lockdowns, Ms Bentley put a call out for help to manage the loss of older volunteers self-isolating and meet the challenges of the pandemic. "We were overwhelmed with 240 volunteers," she said.

04.01.2022 The Australian Government Department of Health has now issued a Fact Sheet on flu vaccinations for visitors to aged care homes.

04.01.2022 If you suffer from breathing or respiratory issues, it may be best to take the necessary precautions over the coming days.

04.01.2022 Some wonderful words of wisdom from those who have lived a lifetime!

04.01.2022 We're looking for amazing new volunteers in Deception Bay Do you have experience in communicating with someone with dementia? Are you looking for a way to give back to your local community? Contact us today - we help you through the entire process! Email us at [email protected]

03.01.2022 PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE UPDATE - Please note that there are new restrictions in place in certain suburbs across Brisbane. These restrictions enforce limitations to the aged care facilities within these areas, not the suburbs themselves. For more information see the below link or follow Queensland Health for regular updates. Stay safe!

03.01.2022 This year has had its challenges but our team have continued to find different ways to socially connect with those in care. We teamed up with the amazing staff at Kruger State School and over the last few months have distributed over 250 pieces of art to residents in aged care across Queensland. Talk about 'art with heart'!

02.01.2022 We're looking for fabulous Community Visitor volunteers in Deception Bay who would like to visit with socially isolated residents in aged care. Befriend someone in need and help them feel reconnected to their community. Contact us today and we will send you more information

02.01.2022 We are currently searching for a volunteer Community Visitor who speaks Sinhalese to visit with a resident in care in Springwood. If you're looking to give back to your community, the CVS is a great place to start (and we help you through the entire process)! Contact us today for more information - [email protected] *Please feel free to share this post with your networks!

01.01.2022 This year has certainly brought some challenges but we are continuing to create programs that help us bridge the gap of social isolation for residents in care. With visitor restrictions in place at selected aged care facilities, we are looking for virtual volunteers who would be happy to chat to lonely residents over the phone. You can make a huge difference to someones life from the comfort of your lounge room! Interested? Contact us today - we guide you through the entire process! - [email protected]

01.01.2022 In light of the recently confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, a strong decision has been made to keep our elderly safe. Please continue to socially distance, wash your hands regularly and stay home if you are unwell.