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The 2019-2020 financial budget has been released with the government announcing $21.6 billion in funding for our senior Australians. This is an increase of more than 50 per cent since 2013-2014. The government aims to provide the aged care sector with better access to care and safer quality care. The Aged Care sector announcement will see: 10,000...

During the 2018 Annual General Meeting, it was resolved to appoint Bensons Brisbane as auditor of Suncare Community Services Ltd for the 2018/2019 financial year subject to Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) approval. It was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting there are no disagreements between the exiting auditor and the...

Hoyts Australia has renewed its agreement with Carers Australia to offer a discount to carers who attend movie sessions with the person they care for. Carers can buy a ticket for just $1 by presenting their valid healthcare card, Centrelink pension card or other government-issued and recognised carer identification. The discount is not available if...

The first arts and craft session of the year for carers was held at the North Lakes Community Centre on 13 February. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month where there’s plenty of socialising and laughter involved as the group creates its artistic masterpieces. Activities vary each month from painting canvas, creating collages,...

Two of our vehicles have received a facelift this month, bringing a splash of colour on the roads and smiles to our customers’ faces. Our maintenance team uses the home and garden ute each day, assisting customers with gardening, pruning, gutter cleaning and many other home jobs. The Maroochydore Day Respite Centre van is also on the road each day,...

The new year is already shaping up to be more exciting than ever at the Maroochydore Day Respite Centre, following a busy 2018 with many interesting outings and activities. Members are spoilt for choice, with art galleries, shows, botanical gardens and flower displays, new restaurants to try out and favourite haunts to revisit. Our Wednesday...

Suncare Meals on Wheels volunteers have cooked and prepared 150 lamingtons and 150 Anzac biscuits for the Rotary Club of Mooloolaba in time for Australia Day. Rotary Club President Geoff Hopkins contacted Suncare’s Community and Wellbeing Manager Mat Walker to ask if Meal on Wheels could supply the club with some tasty treats for its Australia Day...

The My Aged Care Learning Environment for the My Aged Care Screening and Assessment Workforce is now available online. The Learning Environment provides seamless access to up-to-date and new content in an interactive online experience. For more information about course enrolment and access to the new Learning Environment, contact CIT Solutions at...

The GIBIR GALANGUR Men's Wellbeing Program is having a fishing day out. Transport will be available on the day, participants can also drive their own cars and meet at the location for the fishing. When: Thursday 7 February 2019 Where: Military Jetty Golden Beach, gathering at the BBQ area south of the jetty. Meet at Suncare Community Centre 2-6...

Suncare's Nandjimadji and Articulationz art groups, together with the Gibir Galangur men’s group, have been working on a collaborative project at the Sunshine Coast 60 and Better venue in Buddina. The mural is based on the importance of community and a special meeting place where people can come together and live in harmony. The art groups had been...