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Our beloved resident Mabel Crosby passed away, age 111

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved resident Mabel Crosby, age 111. Mabel was the eldest person in Australia. She will be deeply missed by all residents and staff at Tricare TriCare Sunnybank Hills Aged Care Residence. Mabel was well known for her positivity, resilience and great sense of humour which brought […]

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Bundaberg Walkathon

Tricare Bundaberg Aged Care Residents, planned and participated at the end of September event – A Walkathon, guided by the fabulous physios from Encara, the magnificent Lifestyle crew and wonderful carers at TriCare. The current CoVid guidelines and restrictions couldn’t dampen their enthusiasm and determination. Those that needed a little help were assisted by staff […]

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Resident leads a very active life at Compton Gardens retirement community

Margaret Sharp has been playing piano for over 85 years so when she moved into TriCare Compton Gardens Retirement Community it was only reasonable that she brought her beloved Pianola with her. “I initially gave the piano to my daughter to look after but I missed playing so much I decided to bring it with […]

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Retiree enjoys an easier lifestyle at TriCare James Ommaney

One night three years ago Pat Sherlock sat down and thought to himself ‘there must be an easier way’. Recently widowed, Mr Sherlock was still living in his family home in Ipswich and working hard to keep up with the ongoing maintenance of a large house and garden. “I spoke to my family about downsizing […]

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Resident a keen volunteer for annual Red Shield Appeal

For close to 20 years, TriCare Compton Gardens Retirement Community resident, Jean Shaw has volunteered for the Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Appeal. Mrs Shaw said she joined the Salvation Army in 1998 after her husband passed away because she found great comfort in the people there and the sense of community. “I really needed […]

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Flexibility and security key to retirement living

Selling his home and moving into a retirement community was one of the best decisions Barry Wiggins has made. Not only does he have a full and active social life, he can feel secure in the knowledge that he is part of a safe and secure community with the flexibility to come and go as […]

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Volunteers ensure Village library is a source of reading pleasure for all

Volunteering has always played a big part in Margaret Gibson’s life, so when she moved to TriCare James Ommaney Retirement Community, it was only natural for her to put her hand up to help out. Originally from South Australia, Mrs Gibson moved to Queensland with her husband Merv who was working in the ministry.

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Creative resident shares his talent with Community

TriCare Mt Gravatt Retirement Community resident, Peter Window, attributes his creative flair to his grandfather, who lived close by when he was a child growing up on his parent’s pineapple farm. He taught him that you were only ever limited by your imagination, and showing him how to be creative with different objects and materials.

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