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Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane & Sunshine Coast Thursday 25 September 2025 MEDIA RELEASE – CONFIRMED CASE OF MEASLES Metro North Public Health Unit (MNPHU) is reminding community members of the importance of vaccination following notification of a confirmed case of measles in Brisbane. The case recently returned from Bali where it is believed they contracted…
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Bat found at Woody Point – risk of Australian Bat Lyssavirus
Bat found at Woody Point – risk of Australian Bat Lyssavirus Metro North Public Health Unit is recommending anyone who had contact with a bat yesterday near Southern Cross Catholic College, King Street Woody Point to seek medical attention. On Monday 17 March 2025, a bat was found on the ground near the school and…
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Calvary Gympie Views boosts workforce through traineeship pathway
After the death of his grandfather, Carter Senini decided to do something different with his life, trading his job in an abattoir for one in aged care. “When Pop passed away, I felt inspired to try something new. Our older people’s time is so precious and it is incredibly rewarding being able to share that…
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Kiribati care workers graduate at Calvary Lakes Entrance
Five new aged care workers from the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati gave Calvary Lakes Entrance a traditional performance as part of their graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 9 October 2024. The five women received their Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) after being part of the team at Calvary Lakes Entrance care home since mid-July…
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Meet the midwives and ask away at Calvary open day
There were many things Renee Perryman wishes she knew or had the chance to ask as she prepared for her first baby. She remembers feeling anxious and a little apprehensive. To see the facilities and rooms, meet the staff, and ask reams of questions would have been helpful, she said. Hobart’s expectant mums can do…
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Calvary Ryde heritage honoured with final works
The Calvary Ryde Wall spans 370 metres and sits prominently alongside busy Victoria Road in Ryde. It’s the final piece of the $60 million redevelopment of the Calvary Ryde site, which includes a four-level building accommodating 116 residential aged care bedrooms and 21, one, two and three-bedroom independent living units. The major project was completed…
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Calvary Flora McDonald residents living with dementia to gain therapeutic benefits of virtual reality
The magic of virtual reality is set to take Calvary Flora McDonald residents from their armchairs to places of wonder and joy anywhere they would like around the world thanks to a $34,000 bequest. NeuronsVR is a technology system that provides aged care residents living with dementia access to a library of programs including armchair…
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