Between COVID lockdowns and the floods that devastated South East Queensland, it’s been a very challenging time for all of us.

Our staff have gone above and beyond to ensure our clients and residents have felt safe, supported and comfortable during the last few months.

We celebrate our staff and the commitment they’ve shown.

Every staff member will receive a special gift pack full of goodies, including some lovely baked treats made and packed by Lutheran Youth Queensland.

Thank you to all our wonderful staff! We couldn’t do it without you.

Retiring after 38 years with the Lutheran Church and 16 years as Lead Chaplain at Immanuel Gardens Aged Care, Adrian Muller will be heartily missed by all who have been lucky enough to benefit from his spiritual care.

Pastor Adrian was given a rite of farewell, including a prayer of blessing, by First Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke and now becomes a Pastor Emeritus.

Long-time colleague Arlene Henry quipped that his dad jokes would be missed by all!

Thoughtful presents were gifted to Adrian at a ceremony in early March – catnip because he leaves behind beloved site cats Sugar and Spice and a potted protea plant so he can remember his days ministering to the lovely residents in Protea.

Flooding last week temporarily affected access to our aged care sites at:

Cooinda, Gympie
St Andrews, Tallebudgera
Tabeel, Laidley

We are happy to say that access to these sites was re-opened last week and all logistical issues resolved.

Thank you to all who helped in any clean ups and our prayers go out to you if you were affected.

The aged care sites below were affected by road closures due to flooding.  Please check our COVID-19 updates page for information about any visiting restrictions.

Please stay safe.

ST ANDREWS AGED CARE, TALLEBUDGERA

The road leading to St Andrews is now accessible. Please note, however, St Andrews is closed to visitors due to a COVID lockdown.

COOINDA AGED CARE, GYMPIE

Cooinda is accessible.

TABEEL AGED CARE, LAIDLEY

After flash flooding yesterday all roads are again open. Tabeel is accessible.

The aged care sites below were affected by road closures due to flooding.  Please check our COVID-19 updates page for information about any visiting restrictions.

Thanks to everyone who is helping with all of the clean up efforts. Please stay safe.

ST ANDREWS AGED CARE, TALLEBUDGERA

The road leading to St Andrews is now accessible. Please note, however, St Andrews is closed to visitors due to a COVID lockdown.

COOINDA AGED CARE, GYMPIE

Gympie experienced some more rain today, but Cooinda is accessible.

 TABEEL AGED CARE, LAIDLEY

Laidley experienced flash flooding this morning and many roads are closed. Tabeel
residents are fine and dry, however please check the roads before travelling to visit
your loved one.

As the season of Lent begins, so does our annual LCAQD Lenten appeal.

This year’s appeal will support three life-affirming projects by Lutheran Services. Read more or donate here.

The aged care sites below were affected by road closures due to flooding. They are all now accessible. Please check our COVID-19 updates page for information about any visiting restrictions.

Thanks to everyone who is helping with all of the clean up efforts. Please stay safe.

ST ANDREWS AGED CARE, TALLEBUDGERA

The road leading to St Andrews is now accessible. Please note, however, St Andrews is closed to visitors due to a COVID lockdown.

COOINDA AGED CARE, GYMPIE

Cooinda is currently open and operational. We are happy to see one of the main bridges in town has been re-opened. Many staff  have been impacted by the flooding. We are ensuring the service is staffed appropriately, and our suppliers have attended today and tomorrow with needed supplies. We are grateful for their efforts.

TABEEL AGED CARE, LAIDLEY

We are happy to advise that Tabeel is now back to normal.

The aged care sites below were affected by road closures due to flooding. They are all now accessible. Please check our COVID-19 updates page for information about any visiting restrictions.

Please stay safe.

ST ANDREWS AGED CARE, TALLEBUDGERA

The road leading to St Andrews is now accessible. Please note, however, St Andrews is closed to visitors due to a COVID lockdown.

COOINDA AGED CARE, GYMPIE

Cooinda is currently open and operational. We are happy to see one of the main bridges in town has been re-opened. Many staff  have been impacted by the flooding. We are working to ensure the service is staffed appropriately, and our suppliers are attending tomorrow (Wednesday).

TABEEL AGED CARE, LAIDLEY

We are happy to advise that Tabeel is now back to normal.

Who doesn’t love a soft and fluffy pancake, preferably doused in syrup? On Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent) residents at Trinder Park Aged Care enjoyed feasting on stacks of pancakes.

Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday pancakes were designed to use up the remainder of the butter, cream and eggs before the abstinence of Lent. Residents certainly give the celebration the thumbs up!

Hooray for the amazing supporters and champions we have in Gympie!

A huge thank you to Gympie local businesses – especially David from Red Rooster and also Brad from Domino’s Pizza Gympie for their thoughtful delivery of meals for staff at Cooinda Aged Care.

Branch and Blossom in Mary Street brightened up resident’s rooms with these beautiful bouquets – it was also Marjorie’s 90th birthday!

Wow and thank you! Our thoughts are with Gympie and other areas impacted by flooding. Thankfully Cooinda is high and dry and residents are doing well.