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“This is why I volunteer my time”: Unlocking Memories, a Walk with Walter
Article: Proveda’s journey into a new era of community care
Proveda’s CEO, Kaz Dawson, sat down with Inside Aging to discuss Proveda’s rebranding, the vision for the business and how we plan to tackle meeting growing demand in…
Article: Volunteering is win-win
Sarah Antell, a volunteer at Proveda, writes about her volunteer journey for the North Shore Times. This week is National Volunteer Week (20 – 26th May) and Sarah…
An Interview with Gordon: Exploring the Unseen Challenges of Caregiving
In a remote corner of Central West Queensland, we met Gordon at the Barcaldine Compassionate Communities Cafe. This encounter took place during our recent journey through…
How to Host a D2KD event – Guide for Beginners
We encourage as many people as possible to consider hosting an event during August as part of the Dying to Know Day (D2KD) celebrations. D2KDay is designed to…
Ensuring Safe Journeys: What passengers expect when being transferred into a wheelchair-accessible vehicle
Building Compassionate Communities Toolkit
The Building Compassionate Communities toolkit aims to describe the experiences of these communities and the major stages undertaken to build Compassionate Communities in the hopes that others will…
Researching Compassionate Communities in Australia: A short-term longitudinal study
Compassionate Communities and Compassionate Cities are emerging as international strategies for implementing public health palliative care. There is also a growing body of evidence documenting how these concepts…
End of Life Planning – Your Letters
In the process of creating your end of life documents, you may want to notify the family or friends you have nominated. We have created example templates to…
End of Life Planning – Your Emotional Will
An Emotional Will is all about your legacy, the things you want to convey in terms of your thoughts, values and memories. It is not a legal document,…
End of Life Planning – Your Final Checklist
Not sure where to start with your end of life planning? We’ve developed a checklist to help you get started. It’s a list of the main documents you…
Zoom FAQ
Never used Zoom before? We have all your questions answered below. What is Zoom? It is a tool that allows you to meet with people virtually through video…
Why volunteer? Creating community in a disconnected world.
Why volunteer? From picking up and dropping off a load of shopping, to simply going for a stroll and a chat; community volunteers help in so many ways.…
Preparing for El Niño: Your Guide to Being Emergency Ready
The Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared the return of El Niño, bringing with it a reminder for Australians to stay prepared for hot, dry conditions and potential fire dangers. Get prepared with these tips to keep yourself and loved ones safe.
The Crucial Role of Protein
As we grow older, our bodies change and so do our nutritional needs, maintaining a balanced and nutrient-rich diet becomes increasingly important for overall health and well-being.
As part of a balanced diet, protein becomes increasingly important as it supports good health, immunity and muscle strength.