We love helping residents to stay connected with their loved ones. Candice visits her Mum, Barbara, five days a week at Yaralla Place. She loves that there are no set visiting hours, so s… Read More

When she was just 15 years old, Angela decided she wanted to pursue a career where she could make a difference to older Australians. After her studies, she moved from Brisbane to Maryborough… Read More

2023: PresCare Maryborough’s Year in Review Our care: The latest Resident Experience survey results reported an increase in the number of residents rating their quality of life a… Read More

We love supporting residents to stay connected with their loved ones. Val has been a part of the Alexandra Gardens’ family since her Mother became a resident in 2017. Not long after… Read More

Qualifying as a Registered Nurse in Fiji, Lata spent time in New Zealand before moving to Australia in 2006. Her extensive clinical experience spans a broad range of specialties from midwife… Read More

2023: Alexandra Gardens’ Year in Review Our care: Overall Aged Care Star Rating up from 3 to 4 stars with 81% of residents rating their quality of life at Alexandra Gardens as &l&hell…Read More

Barbara is an active and vibrant member of our community, who loves keeping busy with her sewing. What do you like about living at Alexandra Gardens? I like the smaller house environme… Read More

Alexandra Gardens has introduced CareKeeper, an initiative that equips every care worker with a mobile device that enhances the delivery of care to residents. The innovation, developed by… Read More

Our Lifestyle Team comprises Trish, Cassie and Tracy, who work closely with Pastoral Care Officer, Neil, to design and deliver an inclusive and meaningful Lifestyle Program. What do you t… Read More

Residents from our Dementia Support Household enjoy weekly bus outings into the community. This has become a very popular activity and we’ve visited a range of locations, including… Read More

Maryborough local, Mathew Bayley, is a seasoned professional who’s worked as Head Chef in Brisbane and Hervey Bay restaurants. He jumped at the opportunity to use his skills to help ol… Read More

We’ve been busy making our outdoor spaces at both communities even better over the last few months, and we have more additions planned as we look forward to Spring. At Groundwater L… Read More

PresCare Maryborough and Rockhampton are proud to be part of the Apollo Care Alliance that beat a field of over 200 submissions from 15 countries to win two major awards at the prestigious 1… Read More

This March, Ivy clocks up an impressive 20 years of service at our two communities. A qualified Diversional Therapist, she started volunteering at Groundwater Lodge in 2003 and her talent fo… Read More

We love supporting residents to continue familiar routines they enjoyed at home. For resident Stephen, this means spending time outside, maintaining his hobbies and contributing to the runni… Read More

At Groundwater’s secure dementia unit, residents have their own special Memory Boxes. Our Lifestyle Team fills these boxes with carefully chosen items and activities based on what e… Read More

Babita leads our clinical care team with positivity and empathy. Loved and respected by staff, residents and their families, she puts residents first by understanding them and giving them ch… Read More

Designing our Lifestyle Program takes careful consideration, creative thinking and, most importantly, lots of input from residents. Each month, our Lifestyle Team plans ahead to incorpora… Read More

We love supporting residents to continue familiar routines they may have enjoyed at home. For resident Kaye, this means spending time in the garden, maintaining her favourite hobbies and soc… Read More

Rozina leads our Clinical Care team at Yaralla Place and Groundwater Lodge. Qualifying as a Registered Nurse in Fiji, she moved to Hervey Bay in 2004. She’s worked in the aged care sec… Read More

Bringing up the topic of residential aged care with your elderly parents can be one we’d rather avoid. It’s natural to want your aging parents to continue living in their own hom… Read More

Our communities are designed to support seniors who reach a stage when they can no longer live independently at home. For some, this may happen gradually over time, while for others it may h… Read More

We can really feel the excitement of Christmas building here at Yaralla Place and Groundwater Lodge. There’s so much to love about this time of year! Our two communities are busy getti… Read More

At Groundwater Lodge in Maryborough, we’ve been enhancing our secure dementia household so it can cater for 20 residents with advanced memory care needs. Key to these enhancements a… Read More

Respite care in a residential aged care community can be a safe, short-term solution for families or partners caring for an elderly loved one. In PresCare’s welcoming Maryborough and R… Read More

Who doesn’t love yummy little Gingerbread men at Christmas time? This is our Head Chef’s favourite Gingerbread recipe that Apollo Care residents and visitors will be enjoying in… Read More

In October, PresCare’s Yaralla Place enjoyed a special visit from the 5th Light Horse Regiment Hervey Bay Troop. Volunteers from the troop made history come alive for residents on a da… Read More

Arlie is a very engaged and compassionate member of our Alexandra Gardens community. A Rockhampton local since 1999, Arlie has loved embroidering and knitting ever since she can remember… Read More

Originally from Nepal, Sneha came to Alexandra Gardens on a student placement while undertaking her Nursing degree. She quickly fell in love with aged care and was excited to accept a Carer… Read More

The transition to new owners, Apollo Care, has been positive for Alexandra Gardens and we are already seeing the benefits of the many enhancements being made. Apollo Care’s CEO, Ste… Read More

PresCare Maryborough is excited to announce they have doubled the capacity of their specialist dementia household at Groundwater Lodge. This community is now able to support 20 aged care res… Read More

Joe used to be a construction foreman in charge of large-scale government building projects like water treatment plants and dams. In his spare time, he was a keen woodworker and could often… Read More

Margaret completed her Registered Nurse training back in Zimbabwe and spent the first part of her career working in hospitals. Immigrating to Australia in 2005, she had originally planned on… Read More

At PresCare Maryborough’s two aged care communities, our team of volunteers helps to improve the emotional wellbeing of residents. Their focus is on supporting residents to remain enga… Read More

In late June, we celebrated Apollo Care’s one-year anniversary as operator of PresCare. This was an exciting milestone for residents and staff to enjoy. We all came together to shar… Read More

Mel Nunan is our Support Services Team Leader, who works closely with Fab overseeing the day-to-day operations of meal service, laundry and cleaning at both Maryborough communities. A local… Read More

When Val heard that residents with memory support needs wanted some pictures cut out of magazines for an activity, she immediately got to work cut out 50 pictures that very day. Five years l… Read More

Fab has been working hard on a program of improvements that’s focused on quality, variety and flexibility. Residents are now enjoying more meal options, more fresh and seasonal ingredi… Read More

Margie was born in 1923 – the very same year that Vegemite was invented. At 98 years old, she credits a daily serve of this iconic spread, as well as a wholesome country upbringing, fo… Read More

Did you know that at PresCare, residents enjoy the convenience of a wide range of on-site visits and services? This not only provides timely and appropriate access to the specialised care an… Read More

When is respite care a good option for my loved one? Respite care in a residential aged care community can be a safe, short-term solution for families or partners caring for an elderly lo… Read More

Bringing up the topic of residential aged care with your elderly parents can be one we’d rather avoid. It’s natural to want your aging parents to continue living in their own… Read More

The financial aspects of moving your loved one into residential aged care are very important considerations but at an already stressful time, the costs, fees and various funding options… Read More

The decision to place your loved one into aged care can be stressful. If you don’t know what’s involved or where to start, follow our 5 steps. Often, people don’t kn… Read More

Chef Louis, better known as Fab, recently joined the Apollo Care team to head up major improvements to the meal service and environment in all three PresCare aged care communities, Vince… Read More

Welcoming positive changes across our communities: An update from Apollo Care Pictured: Rozina Hegarty – Care Manager; Melanie Noonan – Support Services Team Leader; Residen… Read More

Edith Coogan, resident at Groundwater Lodge Born in Emerald, Edith moved to Groundwater from the nearby town of Biggenden in February this year. She starts every morning greeting one of… Read More

Our Residential Services Manager, Judy Fisher Judy joined PresCare in August 2021 as Residential Services Manager for both Yaralla Place and Groundwater Lodge. She brings over 35 years… Read More

Our Residential Services Manager, Sandra Thomson Sandra has been the Residential Services Manager at Alexandra Gardens since 2006. A Yeppoon local, she began her career at Rockhampton H… Read More

At PresCare, we think there’s nothing better than a freshly baked, fluffy scone enjoyed still warm from the oven with strawberry jam and whipped cream. This treat makes a regular appea… Read More

Dawn Bennett owns and runs one of Townsville’s most enjoyed pre-cooked meal services H.A.L.O. 2 U. Dawn has worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 Pandemic, to continue her services to… Read More

Here is our next installment of PresCare Hero. This lovely recipient is Sandy, a Registered Nurse based in the Gold Coast. She is absolutely adored by all our clients as they have really app… Read More

For our next Prescare Hero, we couldn’t narrow it down to one specific team member. It takes a true team who can work together closely to get through a situation like COVID. The fabulo… Read More

Here is our next PresCare Hero recipient Jane Blakey. Jane is one of our many Registered Nurses based in Brisbane, who has worked tirelessly during COVID-19, both out in the field for our cl… Read More

Here is our 3rd PresCare Hero, Skye Danuels. She is a Senior Care Worker at our Fulton Place facility based in Cairns. Skye is always willing to help without having to be asked. Although her… Read More

Our 2nd PresCare Hero is the hard working Grant Allen. He is one of our contractors up in Mackay who constantly provides for our clients. Grant loves to share his insights about life and ens… Read More

At PresCare, we have an amazing bunch of people who work in our organisation that care about older Queenslanders. To help show our appreciation for our team, we will be highlighting our Pres… Read More

Today marks International Nurses Day. Thanks to the pioneering work of Florence Nightingale, her focus on the importance of sanitation and hygiene are principles that are still being used to… Read More

Protecting people with dementia from the coronavirus will be difficult and there will be a number of challenges around maintaining basic personal hygiene and how to notice the symptoms of CO… Read More

As the COVID-19 coronavirus situation evolves, we want to reassure you that we are implementing all possible methods to prevent the spread of this new illness in our facility and to protect… Read More

This Fact Sheet is for the information and advice of older Australians. It outlines the COVID-19 facts and the measures you, your family and friends can take to protect older Australians. Th… Read More

We would like to reassure all of our residents, client and families that PresCare has introduced prudent measures to safeguard the well-being and health of our employees, volunteers, client… Read More

2019 Charity Golf Classic, the biggest ever! Despite falling on an unlucky number, the 13th annual PresCare and Woollam Construction Charity Golf Classic proved to be the biggest and most su… Read More

Scottish born Joe Maxwell survived the first bombing of a merchant ship during WWII and counts his blessings to this day, celebrating his 100th birthday last week by turning his attention to… Read More

October 1st 2019 marked the International Day of Older Person’s. Protea by Prescare celebrated this special day at our newest Townsville Aged Care facility by offering free coffee as i… Read More

Last month Wollam Constructions Team, based in Townsville won the price for Community Accommodations for Aged Care and Nursing Homes at the North Queensland Master Builders QLD Awards. Throu… Read More

Here at PresCare Corporate Office, we celebrated and acknowledged R U OK? day. We held a staff morning team and also encouraged staff to dress up in yellow for the day. The day focused on ch… Read More

One of Protea’s first Residents, Margaret Beasley, has celebrated her 100th birthday this year. Margaret was born in 1919 and grew up in Sherbourne, where she lived for majority of her… Read More

Construction at PresCare’s new Corinda Residential Facility is well underway! Work has progressed really well. There has been an equivalent of 24,872 hours spent constructing the build… Read More

On 1st July 2019, the Quality Standards came into effect. The Quality Standards now, clearly define what good aged care should look like. Meaning, it is now easier for you to check that you… Read More

Team PresCare take on MS Brissie to the Bay: The MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride has been part of the Brisbane cycling circuit for over two decades. This event raises much needed funds for M… Read More

Staying Fit for Ministry and Ministering to those Living with Dementia: Being part of a team that is spread all over the large state of Queensland presents a number of challenges. Not only i… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Did you know that 46.9% of all employed persons in Australia are female? In the aged care industry specifically, there are approximately 240,317 women in direct care roles, with the female w… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Confused about aged care services, your entitlements and options? Join us for a FREE information session where you’ll get to meet face-to-face with a PresCare representative who will h… Read More

Due to heavy rain and flooding, this session has now been cancelled. Please stay tuned for further updates on more Townsville Information Sessions. Apologise for the inconvenience. Please st… Read More

Introducing Protea by PresCare’s new Facility Manager We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Rick van Groningen as the Facility Manager for Protea by PresCare. Rick… Read More

In celebration of the end of 2018 and beginning of 2019, PresCare and Contented Chef volunteers came together to deliver a special New Year’s Eve dinner for the Redcliffe community and… Read More

Construction of a state of the art aged care residence, constructed over 5000sqm, incorporating over three hectares of landscaped grounds with an old English courtyard and European inspired… Read More

It is with deepest sympathy that we notify you of the death of Rev. Ron Clark, one of PresCare’s board members for over 14 years.  Ron passed away on  the 30th December. Ron… Read More

Australian summers can be brutal. Whether you’ve just arrived on our shores or have been living here your whole life, it’s important to be reminded that conquering summer in Aust… Read More