How Anglicare Southern Queensland helps foster social connection
Feeling socially connected is important for older Queenslanders as it can reduce feelings of loneliness, provide independence, and create a sense of belonging and connection to the community and their peers.
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A Meditation practice that can support a positive approach to daily living
Developing a practice of Loving-kindness Meditation, also known as Metta Meditation, is a transformative journey that cultivates compassion and empathy towards oneself and others.
Australia’s peacekeeping missions since 1947
Australians have served in peacekeeping roles every year since 1947. The first Australian peacekeepers were deployed to the Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia).
Survey goal to improve disability services
People living with disability are being asked to take part in a state government-funded survey which aims to help improve inclusion and services.
Seniors embrace the single life
The ‘grey divorce’ trend is on the rise in Australia, with new data revealing close to a third (32 per cent) of divorces are taking place after the age of 50.
New school program aims to curb vaping
Leading health education charity Life Ed Queensland is rolling out a new vaping education program this year for primary students as part of a nationwide early intervention strategy to help schools tackle the growing vaping problem.
Homes for Queenslanders Plan to support renters
Premier Steven Miles recently unveiled the Homes for Queenslanders Plan, aimed at bolstering support for Queensland renters through the implementation of robust legislation to ensure fairness, safety, and accessibility in the rental market.
Call to review grocery pricing rules
A recent survey of 6,500 older people revealed that the cost of groceries is one of their biggest cost-of-living concerns, especially among those who rent or are relying on the pension.
Collection will arouse curiosity
Browsing Fiona West’s works at the new Marvellous and Magical exhibition at Logan Art Gallery you could be forgiven for thinking that you have jumped down a rabbit hole into a world of eclectic and surreal reflections of nostalgia and childhood memories.
Farmers open gate to sell direct
A collective of producers hosted their own market day on a farm in rural Allenview, less than an hour from Logan Central, in a bid to bring customers direct to their door.