seniors
Aiding the community to be disaster ready
Some of the Capricornia region’s most vulnerable people will now be more disaster ready thanks to the Carinity Community Recovery Challenge. Four community groups based…
Highfields aged care community nearing completion
A new Carinity aged care community north of Toowoomba which will provide a home to around 100 seniors is set to open mid-year. Construction of…
Townsville students support fundraiser Claude
A man who has spent 15 years raising money for an Australian child protection organisation has described his visit to Carinity’s school in Townsville as…
Robert honouring mates and uncles on ANZAC Day
A Hervey Bay man who served during the Vietnam War will pay tribute to fallen military personnel – including his two uncles – on ANZAC…
New face at our Highfields retirement community
A well-travelled former chaplain is now overseeing the running of Carinity’s popular seniors’ community in Highfields, near Toowoomba. Peter Aspin is the new manager of…
Decorated community worker turns 100
A Brisbane woman who was recognised in the Australia Day Honours List is celebrating another major life achievement. Bessie Conomos OAM is Queensland’s newest centenarian…
Dining a key ingredient for seniors’ happiness
Dining is an art and meals should please the palate, not just satiate the appetite. This observation from 18th century Chinese gastronomic expert Yuan Mei…
Don’t miss the signs that a loved one needs support
Knowing when it’s time to step in to an older person’s life is hard. Whether it’s facilitating home help, organising respite care or choosing residential…
Signs that an older person may need help
It’s important to recognise the signs when an older person needs more support. Whether it’s facilitating help at home, organising respite care or choosing a…
Guiding homeless youth to a better future for 40 years
For thousands of young people, a modest house in Brisbane has been the home they didn’t have. Carinity Orana is celebrating 40 years of welcoming and…
Carinity students have a taste for hospitality
Travis Mares has cooked meals for English royalty, worked with celebrity chefs, and run kitchens across Australia. He believes he wouldn’t have developed the taste…
Dave dedicated to supporting homeless youth
Dave McNair is celebrating 20 years working for Baptist care organisations including the last 15 years at the Carinity Orana shelter for homeless youth in…