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About We Care
A community-based organisation in Redbank Plains, providing respite care for Indigenous and mainstream aged and disabled people and their carers.
Our aims
We Care aims to build friendships by bringing clients together as a group, so they can develop social interaction with other aged and disabled clients, staff and volunteers. We provide a friendly home environment where people feel comfortable and safe. Our staff and volunteers try especially hard to make each day very special.
We Care is a role model in supporting aged, frail and disabled people. At all times we focus on their Indigenous needs, and make sure individual needs and requirements are met without conflict with their beliefs or their environment.
Where we work
We Care is based in Redbank Plains, and we also cover surrounding suburbs such as Ipswich, Goodna, Brookwater and Raceview. [TO CONFIRM: full list of suburbs or council areas served]
Who we are
We Care Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service for the Aged and Disabled Association Inc. is an incorporated association and a registered charity. [TO CONFIRM: year founded, short history, community-controlled status, board/Elders and staff to introduce (with consent)]
Acknowledgement of Country
We Care acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work [TO CONFIRM: name the Traditional Owners. Ipswich City Council acknowledges the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul peoples]. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community.
[TO CONFIRM: wording to be reviewed and approved by We Care Elders and staff]
Our centre
Take a look around our centre at 14 Barnes Street, Redbank Plains.
[TO CONFIRM: higher-resolution photos, and photos of Elders, staff and outings shared with consent]
Come and see the centre
Call to arrange a visit or ask a question.