Intensive reablement program available| Suncare celebrations | Day Respite Centre activities

Suncare prides itself on working compassionately and genuinely listening to the needs of individuals, carers and family members. Our aim is to identify their own strengths, goals and aspirations, and to address their needs in timely and creative ways.

Check out our website calendar for all the events and activities available.

Christmas lights tour - Whale One
Wed 20 December
Maroochydore Day Respite Centre

Intensive reablement program available

Suncare's Business Development Managers Rob Cross and Ashley Hickman have been visiting industry partners to provide information sessions about the Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) program. Of the 475 allocated places, Suncare secured delivery of 44 packages. Each package runs for eight weeks and is an intensive reablement program for goal oriented customers and patients to reduce and reverse functional decline. Suncare has 11 packages each in Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane North and Brisbane South. For more information about the STRC program, please contact us on 1800 786 227.

Celebrating our achievements with staff

This year’s Suncare Conference was once again a great success, hosted by MC and HOT 91.1 radio presenter Sam Coward, and a remarkable lineup of keynote speakers focused on the theme of the customer experience. The annual conference brings Suncare staff from across Queensland together to celebrate our achievements and focus on our goals for the year ahead and beyond. Pictured: Suncare CEO Russell Mason with keynote speaker Elaine Jobson, CEO Jetts Group Global.

Online webinars share mental health research

NeuRA has launched an online seminar series on mental health research to make more information about neuroscience accessible to the community. It provides access to a range of seminars discussing bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, sleep health, building resilience and promising new treatments in chronic pain. Read more.

Maroochydore Day Respite Centre activities

Members recently visited Maguire's Hippeastrum Farm (pictured above) where they marvelled at the amazing variety of amaryllis lilies. Next month the centre is organising a Christmas lights tour and a Canal Christmas Cruise on Whale One (limited places), as well as outings away from the crowds between Christmas and New Year so join us if you feel like getting away from the hustle and bustle. Please give us a call on our new number 5475 8200.

LGBTI resources available for consumers

A range of LGBTI resources are available on the Department of Health website, including a:

consumer fact sheet providing an overview of aged care services available and how to access them, specifically for the LGBTI community
brochure with ‘10 questions to ask about LGBTI needs in residential aged care’.

View or download these resources.

Do you know anyone who might have a few hours to spare and enjoys driving - whether retired or claiming Centrelink (volunteering may be classified as work for Centrelink payment purposes).

We require volunteer drivers to assist customers to and from appointments. Suncare provides the vehicle. We're looking for:

A safe and responsible driver with an open Qld Licence
A genuine passion to help people
Good communicator – friendly and chatty
Patience
Punctuality

If you know of anyone please refer them to Suncare Community Services on 1800 786 227 or info@suncare.org.au.