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The positives of respite care
The smiles in this photo says it all. They are priceless. If your elderly loved one has become reluctant to socialise, respite care might be the answer. They may rediscover the joys of company, conversation and outings. Often, this is the result of coming into contact with people their own age or in the case…
Alita turns 100!
Diversicare client Alida turns 100 today and she says she owes it all too eating sauerkraut! Born on the 22 November, 1917, Alida, who is Dutch, migrated to Australia in 1969 with her husband and two sons. The family had spent 10 years previously living in Canada and three years in the United States before finally…
Nozaki-Koujunkai Hospital Foundation visits Diversicare
Recent visitors to Queensland, the Nozaki-Koujunkai Hospital Group, spent two days being hosted by Diversicare. The Group enjoyed an “Aussie BBQ”, visited a local hospital, learned lots about the Australian Aged Care system, participated in a cultural awareness session and were amazed by the staff cultural diversity. Diversicare looks forward to meeting with Nozaki again,…
Diversicare to develop an innovative and interactive website for CALD consumers
The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland’s community care division, Diversicare has received funding to develop a cutting-edge website, which will raise awareness and understanding of planning for ageing. The website will be for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), their carers and families. General Manager Vivienne McDonald said that the website will be…
