April 2022
Aged Care
Reflections from our community – ANZAC Day
Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices of war, from the loss of loved ones to…
Our Stories
April 2022
Aged Care
Happy Easter!
The Easter Bunny paid a special visit to Salem Aged Care on Sunday, delighting residents and staff. Lots of…
April 2022
Retirement Living
Cream of the cream
We are proud to support the opening of Crema and Cream at our newest retirement village Alondra Residences. Last…
March 2022
Retirement Living
A very special birthday
A very happy 100th to Zion resident Dot, who celebrated her special day surrounded by family! She’s pictured here…
March 2022
Aged Care
Many, many thanks!
Between COVID lockdowns and the floods that devastated South East Queensland, it's been a very challenging time for all…
March 2022
Aged Care
Blessing for long and dedicated service
Retiring after 38 years with the Lutheran Church and 16 years as Lead Chaplain at Immanuel Gardens Aged Care,…
March 2022
Aged Care
Flood Update – 7 March 2022
Flooding last week temporarily affected access to our aged care sites at: Cooinda, Gympie St Andrews, Tallebudgera Tabeel, Laidley…
March 2022
Aged Care
Flood Update – 4 March 2022
The aged care sites below were affected by road closures due to flooding. Please check our COVID-19 updates page…
March 2022
Aged Care
Flood Update – 3 March 2022
The aged care sites below were affected by road closures due to flooding. Please check our COVID-19 updates page…
March 2022
Aged Care
Lenten Appeal 2022
As the season of Lent begins, so does our annual LCAQD Lenten appeal. This year’s appeal will support three…
March 2022
Aged Care
Flood Update – 2 March 2022
The aged care sites below were affected by road closures due to flooding. They are all now accessible. Please…
March 2022
Aged Care
Flood Update – 1 March 2022
The aged care sites below were affected by road closures due to flooding. They are all now accessible. Please…
March 2022
Aged Care
Shrove Tuesday
Who doesn’t love a soft and fluffy pancake, preferably doused in syrup? On Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash…
February 2022
Domestic Violence
Donor support meaningful for safe refuge
This year a new domestic and family violence refuge consisting of 8 self-contained units is under construction thanks to…
February 2022
Aged Care
Hooray for Gympie
We have some amazing supporters and champions in Gympie! A huge thank you to Gympie local businesses – especially…
February 2022
Aged Care
Art for smiles sake
Three-year-old Georgiana took it upon herself to create this lovely artwork for the residents at Orana. Georgiana loves getting…
February 2022
Chaplaincy
Ex-principal stretches her listening ear
Janelle recently marked her first year as a volunteer Lutheran Hospital Chaplain at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. Your donations…
February 2022
Aged Care
Letter from the heart
What a wonderful, heartfelt message from Immanuel Gardens resident Adam, who handwrote this letter to the nursing staff who…
February 2022
Disability
Key win for Bridges Reconnect team leader
Bridges Reconnect Team Leader Remi Kamo (pictured) is adding valuable insights to a project that maps the care systems…
February 2022
Aged Care
Messages of love bring comfort
Messages of love are so important during such challenging times. During the recent lockdowns, residents at St Paul's wrote…
February 2022
Aged Care
A handy addition to Immanuel Gardens
Now this is handy! Immanuel Gardens resident Richard, a former engineer by trade, has created a special trolley that…
January 2022
Aged Care
Holiday Time Decision Making
Discussing the topic of aged care for a loved one during the holiday season and start of the new…
January 2022
Aged Care
An eye on the future – together again
Painting jigsaw pieces is more than an activity to keep residents occupied, it is symbolic of community and togetherness.…
December 2021
Aged Care
Bingo! From tabletop to hallway
Looks like Trinder Park has thrown out the rule book with Bingo! Who said it needs to be played…
December 2021
Aged Care
Blessings to Cooinda
Celebrating the spiritual and physical nourishment true community brings was the key message during the blessing of Cooinda yesterday.…
December 2021
Aged Care
A royal 100!
Receiving a personal message from the Queen on your 100th birthday is a truly unforgettable moment. Trinder Park resident…
December 2021
Disability
Timber works
For Richard, a resident at Graceville, spending time in his workshop goes beyond a simple hobby - his handmade…
November 2021
Disability
Community comes together for Graceville
Staff, residents and clients gathered at Graceville in Nambour to celebrate the centre’s 50th anniversary. St Luke's Pastor Matt…
November 2021
Youth and Family
Finalist for Intercept education leader
Congratulations to Teena, YJET’s superstar lead facilitator at Intercept Youth & Family Program. Teena is a finalist in the…
November 2021
Disability
A very happy 50th
This humble building is so much more than its four walls. It has delivered on its mission of service…
November 2021
Aged Care
A furry friend to the Immanuel campus
Hardworking, but oh-so-gentle, Connie the ex-Guide Dog is a campus champion! Immanuel Garden’s Retirement Living staffer Angela Wootton-McDonald and…
November 2021
Home Care
Bright new Teviot Home Care office
Church St in Boonah sure looks brighter with some vibrant new signage to welcome the opening of the new…
October 2021
Aged Care
A rosey birthday
A very happy birthday to Orana Aged Care resident Catherine Thamm, who celebrated her 100th birthday in October surrounded…
October 2021
Aged Care
Something to celebrate
Turning 100 is an incredible achievement, but what about 101? Even more impressive, we say! Immanuel Gardens Retirement Living…
October 2021
Domestic Violence
Freedom on the pavement
The joy of biking with your family is being celebrated by the women and children at Mary & Martha's…
October 2021
Aged Care
Our wonderful carers!
To celebrate National Carers’ Week, Salem Aged Care in Toowoomba pulled out all the stops to show just how…
October 2021
Home Care
Making hay
Hay Hay! The Kalbar Country Day is approaching and Teviot Villas resident Margaret is sewing up a storm for…
October 2021
Retirement Living
Planting the seeds of friendship
Our Moving Moments program is proving age is no barrier to friendship in many regional Queensland communities. Click here…
October 2021
Aged Care
Tasty and nutritious food first
Did you know the best way to tackle malnutrition is through a food first approach, not supplements? Tasty, nutrient-rich…
October 2021
Aged Care
Emotional performance
Audience members felt the emotion during the uplifting performance of If Only I Could... at Laidley Cultural Centre earlier…
September 2021
Aged Care
A dance like no other!
Don't miss the opportunity to witness the transformative power of dance with If Only I Could… a stunning performance…
September 2021
Chaplaincy
Rev Dr Russell Briese installation
A very warm welcome to Rev Dr Russell Briese, who joins us in the position of Director for Chaplaincy…
September 2021
Aged Care
New owner for Cooinda Aged Care
The ownership of Gympie’s largest aged care centre is in the process of transitioning to one of Queensland’s oldest community service organisations, Lutheran Services. …
August 2021
Retirement Living
Silver service
Teviot Villa's manager Renee Noe is all class. She recently celebrated 25 years with Lutheran Services. In this video…
June 2021
Aged Care
A gem of a staff member
A very 'ruby' celebration for Trinder Park staff member, Joanne Heidenreich! Joanne (pictured with Service Manager Maria Mulheran) started…
May 2021
Aged Care
Orana and Tabeel share leftover COVID-19 vaccine with local community
We’re delighted to report that our aged care services Orana in Kingaroy and Tabeel in Laidley recently completed their…
May 2021
Aged Care
New staff qualifications
Congratulations to our 18 aged care staff who recently completed their Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead qualification. As…
April 2021
Aged Care
Lest we forget – St Paul’s, Caboolture
A moving ANZAC Day ceremony was held for residents at St Paul's aged care and retirement living. Residents, including…
April 2021
Aged Care
War years through eyes of a nurse
Injured soldier Walter Pearce had many hours to observe the nurses at the Atherton Tablelands hospital where he was…
April 2021
Aged Care
Changes underway for aged care
Video message from our CEO Nick Ryan here The final report from the Aged Care Royal Commission has called for fundamental change and sets out a comprehensive…
April 2021
Aged Care
Easter bonnets in the park
Last week participants in the Active Ageing Biloela program put on their Easter Bonnets and attended an Easter Egg-stravaganza…
March 2021
Aged Care
Final Report of Aged Care Royal Commission
The Federal Government released the Aged Care Royal Commission’s final report on 1 March 2021. Lutheran Services supports the…
February 2021
Aged Care
What is Hospital Chaplaincy?
By Hospital Chaplain Cathy Brown In essence hospital chaplaincy is being a compassionate, listening presence. Patients may be struggling…
February 2021
Aged Care
A welcome on their new path
Women from all walks of life come to Mary & Martha's domestic violence refuge to escape domestic and family…
February 2021
Aged Care
Why Hospital Chaplaincy?
Carolyn Bade is relishing her new volunteer role as Hospital Chaplain at Hervey Bay Hospital. "It's a way (to…
January 2021
Aged Care
Creativity and inclusivity go hand in hand at Lutheran Services
Inclusivity and access are key words in the disability and aged care space. While access can be ensured with…
December 2020
Aged Care
Christmas is GREAT news
Bishop Paul Smith shares his joyous Christmas message! www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1790100081149352
December 2020
Retirement Living
Christmas fun with the kids
The residents at our Immanuel Gardens and Zion Gympie communities are getting into the spirit with some special friends!…
December 2020
Aged Care
Welcome service for new Chaplain
We are delighted to introduce our newest chaplain Marie Thomas who will soon be installed as a permanent part-time…
November 2020
Aged Care
The Sew and Sews thread up
With just a few weeks until Christmas, St Paul's Aged Care residents are turning their minds to celebrating and…
November 2020
Disability
Cooking up a performance
Lee Jenkins loves the kitchen, mixing and making in equal measure. Lee, a client at Keystone Disability Centre at…
November 2020
Aged Care
Remembrance Day
This morning all of our services joined the rest of Australia in holding a one minute silence to commemorate…
October 2020
Aged Care
A dog’s life for two tiny pups
Not many rulers of kingdoms are less than a year old. It seems Alfie and Coco – two tiny…
October 2020
Disability
NRLS’s Scott Prince hosts with Keystone Footy Show
When COVID-19 hit and put the NRL season on hold, the footy mad team at Keystone Centre, Woodridge started…
August 2020
Home Care
Connecting Sunshine Coast seniors is child’s play
In 2019, Lutheran Services embarked on an exciting intergenerational initiative to bring together elder citizens and young children in…
August 2020
Aged Care
Hand signals for in-training Aurora
Aurora is always welcomed by residents at Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy when she makes a visit with owner…
July 2020
Aged Care
Stitched with love
Sewing skills and COVID down time have been put to good use. St Paul’s resident Valerie Gadsby was part…
July 2020
Aged Care
Thanks to our staff
Lutheran Services was pleased to be able to thank staff recently for their enormous efforts during the COVID pandemic.…
June 2020
Aged Care
Three cheers from Orana Aged Care
Several of our staff from Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy share some cheery thoughts for staying connected – along…
June 2020
Aged Care
A message from Bishop Paul Smith
A message of thanks from Bishop Paul Smith to our care givers on behalf of all Lutheran congregations in…
June 2020
Aged Care
Pleased to meat you
Meet Nugget - Immanuel Gardens Aged Care's youngest resident (not counting the chickens). Nugget the Labrador turned four recently…
June 2020
Aged Care
Hiking and music key to long life
Marlies Green celebrated 100 years young recently, celebrating the milestone birthday surrounded by loved ones, residents and staff at her…
May 2020
Aged Care
Walk this way
Lace-ups, leopard print and stripes. Just an average pair of socks for staff at Tabeel Aged Care. Much to…
May 2020
Retirement Living
Hugs from kindy kids
A good hug is a wonderful thing. A virtual hug fits the bill these days. Kindy kids from a…
May 2020
Aged Care
A purl of a knitter
A lovely knitting friend from St Andrew's Lutheran Church in Spring Hill has used her quiet time to stitch…
April 2020
Retirement Living
Big cheers all round
During times like this, we are proud to be part of a community that deeply cares for one another.…
April 2020
Retirement Living
Father’s medals worn proudly
Alondra resident Chris Kirton was pleased to wear her father's war service medals at last weekend's ANZAC Day memorial.…
April 2020
Aged Care
Smallpox memories akin to COVID-19
It’s often said the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, but some people have longer memories than that. When asked if…
April 2020
Aged Care
ANZAC ceremony
Tabeel aged care residents laid a wreath for the fallen – Lest we Forget. Staff picked rosemary from the…
April 2020
Aged Care
Bocce o’clock
Happy hour with bocce has been a big hit with Wahroonga Aged Care residents. Wahroonga Creative Programs Coordinator Amanda…
April 2020
Youth and Family
Getting school ready
Intercept Youth & Family delivered 21 Stay @ Home kits to young people and their families via non-contact drop…
April 2020
Aged Care
First ever Facetime
Joan spoke to her family using FaceTime – a first for the tech-shy Salem resident. She’s a convert now!…
April 2020
Aged Care
Close-knit community
Although we are currently encouraged to be physically apart, technology is helping our residents remain close to their loved…
April 2020
Aged Care
Pen pals for good
If you listened in to ABC Brisbane recently, you may have heard Sandi Woo speak about the importance of…
February 2020
Retirement Living
Students and seniors connect on the Sunshine Coast
Age truly is just a number at Lutheran Services' Immanuel Gardens as residents at the retirement community team up…
December 2019
Youth and Family
Intercept wins Community Group of the Year
Lutheran Services' Intercept Youth and Family Service has taken home the 2019 Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence and Innovation…
November 2019
Aged Care
Never too old to fly
Betty and Sylvia from Zion Aged Care at Nundah prove you're never too old to fly. They experienced iFly…
October 2019
Retirement Living
Alondra Residences now open
With 52 apartments, 3,400 plants, rooftop gardens, a licensed café and an in house concierge, Alondra is now operational!…
September 2019
Disability
Graceville – new program helps clients navigate the NDIS system
Lutheran Services’ Graceville staff in Nambour are piloting a program to help clients navigate the NDIS system. Community Services…
September 2019
Aged Care
Wahroonga – Biloela becomes a dementia friendly town
Lutheran Services recently teamed up with a myriad of local organisations in Biloela to become a dementia friendly town.…
August 2019
Aged Care
St Andrews – Jan’s great gift
Special thanks to St Andrews resident Jan who has raised over $900 over the past 18 months for Lutheran…
August 2019
Aged Care
Trinder Park – Alice in Trinderland performance delights
Residents and staff at Lutheran Services’ Trinder Park Retirement Living and Aged Care Community took a journey down the…
April 2019
Disability
Keystone – Hip Hop Inclusion project builds bridges
Hip Hop Inclusion grew out of Lutheran Services' Confusion Inclusion dance project. It has brought together dancers from the…
March 2019
Retirement Living
Alondra – building continuing in Nundah
Building on Lutheran Services’ 52 apartment Nundah retirement living residence Alondra is continuing, with a new display apartment now…
February 2019
Aged Care
Zion – Congratulations to Ruth on her 100th birthday
Ruth from Zion Aged Care at Nundah turned 100 recently and celebrated in style with family and friends. Pictured…
February 2019
Aged Care
Wahroonga – Volunteer wins Banana Shire Council award
Congratulations to Allan Tappin, one of our valued volunteers at Wahroonga in Biloela, for receiving the “Volunteer Award 2019”…
February 2019
Aged Care
St Paul’s – Community celebrates hall launch
This week, the new St Paul’s Community Hall was officially opened in Caboolture. Resident and Pastor Colin Scheer, pictured…
December 2018
Aged Care
Merry Christmas from Lutheran Services
From us to you – Merry Christmas. Wishing you a joyous day spent with loved ones.