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Boonah café serving up opportunities
A social enterprise which empowers unemployed youth and people with a disability by teaching them hospitality skills is celebrating a milestone. Community Café 11, which…
From small origins, big things grow: Carinity turning 70
In 1948 a small group of Christians had a vision – to establish a home in Brisbane to offer care to the elderly. The call…
Lorna revs up for 100th birthday
Turning 100 years old usually means a quiet party enjoying a birthday cake while reading a letter from the Queen. However, for her 100th birthday…
‘Bush girl’ feeling confident in everyday living
Her nickname is “Bush Girl”, a rodeo fan who grew up on a dairy farm, and she is a regular at country music festivals at…
Agnes celebrates 100th birthday with her first beer
Judy Payne and Carolyn Crompton raise a glass to their mother Agnes Munt, the newest member of Carinity’s ‘100 Club’ for centenarians. It’s somewhat fitting…
Carinity school shares vision for empowering women
Carinity Education Southside’s mission is to offer young women hope for their future, no matter what challenges they are facing. Share the Dignity’s vision is…
Help bring chaplaincy to more people in need
John* was in hospital and feeling desperate. He was longing to move into better housing but, lying in bed in a hospital ward, was helpless…
Coolum church kicking goals with support from Carinity
A Sunshine Coast church is on a “crusade” – to help children enhance their education and fitness in the same place. Coolum Beach Baptist Church…
Brain trainer keeping seniors’ minds sharp
Carinity Kepnock Grove is seeing positive results from the use of brain training technology designed to stimulate the memories and cognitive capabilities of older people…
Carinity thanks our dedicated and valued volunteers
National Volunteer Week runs from May 20-26 – a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the generous and valued contributions of our dedicated volunteers. Carinity spoke…
Help stick it to the flu this winter to keep seniors safe
Carinity is urging people who feel unwell or have flu symptoms to not visit aged care communities or other places where they could spread the…
Friends of Kepnock Grove helping seniors for 25 years
They may be retired but they’re still working hard in their community. Friends of Kepnock Grove, a group of Bundaberg residents dedicated to supporting local…