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Carinity Christmas Appeal: Being present is the best gift
She’s an unconditional supporter, confidante and spiritual guide. But more than that, Joyce Burrows considers chaplain Gwenda Jayawardhana to be her good friend. Residents in aged…
Remembrance Day: Seniors reflect on wartime era
Ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11, residents of the Carinity Shalom seniors’ community in Rockhampton have shared their reminiscences of life during World War…
Calendars inspire Christmas harmony for prisoners
Carinity’s Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy service has partnered with Emmaus Correspondence School Ministries (ECS) to help bring some Christmas joy to people in Queensland correctional…
Morning tea reducing carer fatigue for aged care nurses
Aged care nurses are dedicated to ensuring that our seniors live their lives to the fullest – living with purpose. But who cares for the…
Former school teacher chalks up 100 years
A former school teacher and netball coach from Brookfield who survived the bombing blitz in England during World War II is one of Queensland’s newest…
Faith, yo-yo and Mother Teresa: a chat with Darryl Ellwood
Today is the International Day of Older Persons so to celebrate we had a chat with Darryl Ellwood, who lives at the Carinity Wishart Gardens…
Carinity kick-starts community initiatives with grants
Six Queensland churches can now start or expand programs which support their local communities thanks to financial assistance from Carinity. The communities of Beenleigh, Annerley,…
Novel idea helps Chrissy fulfil writing fantasy
For Chrissy Couper, the thought of writing a book was once pure fantasy. Despite her passion for writing short stories since she was a child,…
Carinity volunteer overcoming barriers to inspire others
An inspirational Ipswich woman is proving that living with a disability is no barrier to helping others achieve their goals. Despite facing some major challenges…
Gladstone students rally against online bullying
Gladstone secondary school students concerned about the impacts of online harassment have created their own anti-bullying campaign. Wanting to make a difference to those afflicted…
Karinya Place seniors glam up for special celebration
Residents of the Carinity Karinya Place aged care community in Laidley have dressed to impress for their annual Seniors Night. The Puttin’ on the Ritz…
Green-thumb retiree recognised for volunteer work
A Bundaberg retiree has been named Carinity’s Volunteer of the Year in recognition of her dedication to bringing joy to aged care residents. Del Baxter…