Community

27 July 2025

Somerset pushes understanding

The funding will support the development of a children’s storybook designed to address attitudinal and behaviour change towards older people living with cognitive impairment. The storyline will be created collaboratively with primary school children,...

27 July 2025

Weekly wonder for Parkinson’s

Scientists from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a long-acting injectable formulation that delivers a steady dose of levodopa and carbidopa – two key medications for Parkinson’s – over an entire week. Their findings have been ...

27 July 2025

Fernvale artists shine in exhibit

The exhibition features a diverse mix of styles and mediums created by members of the well-loved local art group. Each year, the gallery welcomes the Fernvale Artists for their annual showcase, and this year’s collection is as engaging as ever. The F...

27 July 2025

Free dance classes step into Kilcoy

Hosted by Melbourne’s Just Rhythm Dance Academy at the Kilcoy Memorial Hall, the sessions are open to anyone looking for a fun, social way to get active. The program runs until 30 August, on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 7:15pm for adult beginners, with l...

26 July 2025

Get ready to sing the night back to the 20s

The event promises a celebration of vintage style and jazz-era dance moves like the Jitterbug and Charleston, with great music to match. This special night will wrap up a vibrant July of performances, following the recent session on July 17 that brou...

25 July 2025

$2K for lived experience art

Returning for its fifth year, the festival is held at St Luke’s Lutheran Church in Nambour and is inviting submissions from artists with lived experience of mental health or disability. All forms of art are accepted: canvas paintings, photography, dr...

25 July 2025

Burnout on the rise

A community poll commissioned by Beyond Blue found that half of people surveyed had experienced burnout in the last year, with those aged 18-29 years experiencing the highest rates. The primary drivers of burnout among young people included inappropr...

25 July 2025

Reining in confidence

Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), the 24-year-old struggled to find meaningful work that matched her abilities. “I was having difficulty finding a job because I don’t have my license, and it was trying to find the right job that suited...

24 July 2025

No falls, more freedom

In Queensland, more than 130 older people experience a fall each day that requires medical attention. Many of these incidents result in serious injury, hospitalisation, or long-term loss of independence. Between 2007 and 2008, falls among Queenslande...