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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…
Carinity’s valued volunteers and supporters recognised
Volunteers are the lifeblood of not-for-profit organisations. Carinity has almost 300 volunteers across Queensland who support our staff in their delivery of aged care, education,…
Students set sail for fun and life skills
Students from Carinity Education Rockhampton took to the waters off Yeppoon to learn a little about sailing – and a lot about themselves. Fifteen junior…
Growing social connections through gardening
A new gardening project is sowing the seeds for growing friendships between some of Laidley’s oldest and youngest green thumbs. The inter-generational gardening initiative sees…
Carinity anniversary celebrations continue statewide
Carinity staff, residents, students and clients have been celebrating the organisation’s 70th anniversary at special birthday events across Queensland. It was a 1950s theme for…
The rise of special assistance education
Carinity Education Glendyne Principal Dale Hansen with student leaders. The growing need to help young people see and prepare for a brighter future is driving Carinity’s expansion…
Distance no hitch for family celebration
For Beverley Young, seeing her great-nephew get married in Melbourne was something she didn’t think possible. But by using her new Mobi tablet from Carinity Home…