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A smiling woman wearing glasses and a red shirt sits in an office chair with a floral pattern, embodying her nursing dream whilst on dialysis. Light pink roses and green leaves in a vase add charm beside her.
Blog 12 May 2022
Toowoomba local achieves nursing dream while on dialysis

Today is International Nurses Day which is celebrated all around the world on May 12 acknowledging the important roles nurses play in our society. 

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Two women stand smiling outdoors beside a building, wearing lanyards that suggest their work in social and community services. One wears a blue top, the other a red blouse, with trees, cars, and windows in the background.
Blog 7 May 2022
Social and Community Services Story: Following in mums footsteps

Today marks a very special day – Mother’s Day. We’re sharing the story of how two women, a mother and daughter, who both work... 

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Four people stand indoors in front of red curtains—one in a blue suit and glasses, along with three casually dressed young adults, two in black T-shirts and one in a tie-dye shirt and red cap—gathered to discuss State Care in Queensland.
Blog 29 Apr 2022
Personal accounts of “abandonment” after state care in Queensland

Queensland’s refusal to extend foster care for its most vulnerable young people is “bewildering” given most Australian states now offer care to the age... 

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Anglicare worker siting with elderly male in residential respite care
Blog 5 Apr 2022
Tipping Point: Aged care crisis can’t be ignored

Anglicare is calling for action on aged care wages, workforce, and quality. The call is made as Anglicare Australia releases Tipping Point: A plan... 

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A hand with outstretched fingers gently touches a metal chain-link fence, as sunlight streams through—a quiet moment that reflects the hope to raise the age for a brighter future.
Blog 23 Nov 2021
Raise the age of criminal responsibility

Anglicare Southern Queensland, along with other advocacy groups across Australia, labelled the 2021 announcement to raise the age of criminal responsibility to only 12... 

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Family Wellbeing
Blog 3 Nov 2021
What does foster care training look like?

Foster care training is a crucial part of your journey as a carer, as it will set you up for success. We’ve outlined everything... 

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Foster care information session
Blog 6 Oct 2021
What happens during a foster care information session?

Thinking about becoming a foster carer? As part of your journey, you'll need to attend an information session. Find out what's involved!

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A Support Services Worker with brown hair, wearing a red Anglicare shirt and a lanyard, sits on outdoor steps in front of a brick wall and red door, smiling at the camera.
Blog 30 Sep 2021
What a Support Services Worker role is like with Anglicare

FOR the past two years Sandra Werner has been working as a Support Services Worker in Townsville helping people with cleaning, general home duties,... 

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A young boy in a checked shirt and cap sits on a wooden bench outdoors, laughing joyfully while holding an open book—showing how stories can make a difference to children in care. Sunlight filters through the trees in the background.
Blog 16 Sep 2021
Four ways you can make a difference to kids in care

Have you been thinking about becoming a foster carer but just aren’t ready to commit, yet? That’s perfectly okay and there are plenty of ways... 

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Two young adults sit at a table, smiling and laughing as they play a card game—capturing the joyful moment as a foster child turns 18. One reaches for a card whilst both enjoy the fun, with a blurred figure in the foreground.
Blog 2 Sep 2021
What support is available when a foster child turns 18?

Like leaving home, leaving care can be a challenging and overwhelming time in a young person’s life, and they don’t always get much control... 

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Rob Main, Support Service Worker, kneeling down next to a tyre
Blog 2 Sep 2021
Townsville local goes from retreading tyres to supporting clients

Townsville local Rob Main was working at a truck Tyre retreading factory when he lost his job due to COVID-19, but a change of... 

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Jenny and client pictured with Johnathan Thurston
Blog 22 Aug 2021
Consider a rewarding career in Aged Care like Jenny

“My interest in aged care started when my father and aunt needed assistance to remain in their homes. I found I had experience caring... 

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