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The countdown in on as we head towards Queensland Seniors Week. With so many events throughout the week, we thought we had better post a comprehensive list of activities near you. Seniors week runs from August 17 – 25 2019 and is a week dedicated to celebrating our seniors. Gold Coast: Division 4 Seniors Expo An expo providing information on what’s...

On Sunday 4th August the Suncare over 50’s team participated in the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community Running Festival , 2km walk along Alexandra Headlands and the Bundaberg Sugar Cane2Coral 4km Fun Run. This is Suncare’s third year participating in the event. Our Sunshine Coast team had over 40 customers and staff partaking in this year’s...

Celebrating Seniors Week 2019 With Queensland Seniors Week fast approaching, we want to spread the word about the range of senior’s events coming up. These activities provide opportunities for the senior community to get active, build new connections and enjoy new experiences in a positive and fun environment. Suncare Seniors Week Expo 'Where the...

On Monday 8 July, to coincide with NAIDOC Week, the Nandjimadji and Murri Connection Art Exhibition officially opened. More than fifty guests attended the event which included artists, community organisations and key dignitaries from all over the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. The exhibition was held at the Beulah Gallery in Buderim and was...

The Board of Suncare Community Services Ltd wishes to announce that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has consented to the resignation of Suncare Community Services Ltd auditors, BDO Audit Pty Ltd. In accordance with the ASIC Regulatory Guide 26, paragraphs R26.59-RG26.61, Suncare Community Services Ltd provides the...

This year the Murri Connections and Nandjimadji Art Groups will showcase their artwork at Beulah Gallery, Buderim during NAIDOC week July 8-12. The artists use an array of contemporary techniques to piece together their designs. The Murri Connections and Nandjimadji Art Groups are local and Brisbane-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) is hosting a webinar about entering the aged care system. OPAN is part of the Australian Government National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) that provides information, education and advocacy to support older people to address issues related to Commonwealth funded aged care services. The webinar will...

As we age, exercise and remaining active becomes even more important, and not just for physical strength but cognitive function and social interaction as well. At Suncare, our goal is to help customers to connect with community events which not only keep them active and involved but which are enjoyable too. For the last three years, we have...

Over 65s may be eligible to receive the flu vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program. The Queensland Government Department of Health recommends an annual flu vaccine as the most common strains of the flu virus change each year, and vaccines are changed to match these strains. Talk to your doctor about how to protect yourself this...

The 2019-20 Federal Budget announced that funding for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme will be extended from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme is designed for people who are living independently but require a helping hand around their home to maintain their current lifestyle. By supporting an individual’s...