seniors
Carinity carers undertaking specialised dementia training
Why do you keep talking to me? What do you want? I don’t understand what you are saying. This is what can go through the…
Karinya Place update
Carinity has received official notification from Queensland Health that all results for three rounds of COVID tests on residents and staff at our Karinya Place…
Karinya Place update
Carinity remains focused on providing the best possible care for residents of our Karinya Place aged care community in Laidley at this critical time. All…
Karinya Place
Carinity can confirm that a member of staff at our Karinya Place aged care home at Laidley has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff…
Steph assisting seniors to maintain their independence
Carinity Home Care Toowoomba Lifestyle Coordinator Steph Watson talks about why she loves working with older people in her community: What inspired you to work…
Chaplain’s journey to support youth
Mark Macrae says God has taken him on a “roundabout way” to working with young people. The former fruit farmer has volunteered at a drug and…
Staying connected during the pandemic
“Anywhere the struggle is great, the level of ingenuity and inventiveness is high.” It’s an observation from noted economist Eleni Zaude Gabre-Madhin that relates to…
Queensland Seniors Week: Darryl looks back on his interesting life
Darryl Ellwood has led an interesting life so far. During Queensland Seniors Week (August 15-23), the Carinity Wishart Gardens retirement village resident recalls living in…
Community for all stages of life
Joyce Larkens moved to the Carinity Brownesholme retirement community 20 years ago – and she has never wanted to leave. “We decided we would move…
Tapping into community spirit to support Queensland seniors
Some lucky Queensland seniors have something special coming their way thanks to some thoughtful Carinity service users. In celebration of Queensland Seniors Week clients of…
Students thriving in natural environment
Local wildlife is benefiting from a collaboration between Carinity Education Glendyne and Fraser Coast Regional Council. As part of their environmental studies, students are caring…
Giving thanks to our aged care heroes
They have more than 60 years of experience in the aged care industry between them. And for Esther Arulogun and Jenny Boettcher, working with seniors…