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Giving you choices in care
For older and disabled people who want to remain living independently in their own home, an in-home support provider that fits their needs is paramount to their quality of life. Sofia and Mark Jak say the care they receive from their in-home support provider, Diversicare, a division of the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland, is…
5th Multicultural Seniors Expo 2017
The Annual Multicultural Seniors Expo is organised by the Multicultural Advisory Service of Diversicare and has successfully brought Seniors from all cultures for the last 4 years in Sunshine Coast. This year the Multicultural Seniors Expo will be held at Millwell Road Community Centre, Maroochydore on Thursday, 4th May 2017. The Expo provides information relevant…
Diversicare Vietnamese & Lao respite groups donate to Mater Mothers Hospital
The Vietnamese and Lao respite groups that meets regularly at Diversicare’s West End Connect have been busy crocheting baby hats for months. The pile of ‘cute-as-a-button’ hats in a myriad of pastels have been slowly growing. Check them out on the Diversicare Facebook page. They were recently presented to Mater Foundation Fundraising Officer Gayatri Choudhury…
Successful Vietnamese HCP Forum
Over 100 Vietnamese seniors and disabled consumers attended a successful information session run by Diversicare on the recent changes to the provision and accessibility of Home Care Packages. Diversicare General Manager Vivienne McDonald said the session, held at the Inala Hall, provided an essential service to the Vietnamese community with interpreters, allied health and other…
Free morning tea to discuss aged care changes
Diversicare is offering free morning tea information sessions to inform consumers of the upcoming changes in the aged care system. After 27 February this year, consumers will have the option of accessing their Home Care Package through any service provider of their choice. Diversicare delivers flexible, consistent and high quality in-home support services for consumers…
