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Mudgeeraba centenarian celebrates 101st birthday
Gwen Cook missed out on her 100th birthday party in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions – so this year she got in early with her…
Rockhampton students learn to be disaster ready
Throwing spears, making fires, building shelters and making ropes are not your usual school classroom activities. But these unique yet practical life skills are being…
Gladstone students have a heart for charity
Carinity school students are supporting fundraising champion Claude Harvey and child protection organisation Bravehearts. Claude, known as “The Mower Man”, this week visited Carinity Education…
Joan still the life of the party at 100
Joan Davey has worn many hats during her amazing life: professional musician, racehorse owner, socialite, mother and wife, charity fundraiser, and family matriarch. Now she…
Embrace a full and happy retirement at Carinity
Are you looking for the perfect place to retire? Think Carinity. Carinity retirement communities offer a space where residents can connect socially through regular activities,…
School’s cuddly donation delights Brisbane seniors
Kind-hearted primary school students are helping to bring more smiles to the faces of Brisbane aged care residents. Junior school students from Kelvin Grove State…
Prisoners’ stories providing hope
“Ex-prisoners are very excited to share their story of transformation. Their stories provide hope and encouragement to others.” Annette Spurr has been writing the stories…
Music helping Yeppoon locals overcome adversity
Everyone has a story to tell. Sometimes they just need help telling it. For Sharr Robinson and Suzie Baloh, the thought of recording their music…
From unemployed to university student
Early last year Olivia Caves was unemployed. Twelve months on and she is preparing to attend university following a little help from Carinity Fassifern Community…
New centenarian creates her own history
Joan Davis remembers a time when Rockhampton had no swimming pools, houses didn’t have electricity, and horses still pulled buggies along the streets. Now Joan,…
Celebrating Australia’s newest centenarian
There’s a distinctly British flavour to the Carinity 100 Club for centenarians at Carinity Brookfield Green. Its newest member, Winifred Tazey, celebrated her 100th birthday…
Therapy dogs top of the pups
When Stanley the miniature fox terrier’s owner passed away, the little dog started a ‘paw-some’ new role – bringing puppy love to some of the…
