Did you know that Chris, Head to Health Manager, is a motorcycle enthusiast and mental health advocate? Last year, Chris participated in a charity motorcycle ride called ‘The Gentlemen’s Ride’. This event takes place annually worldwide and Chris rode with 600 fellow riders in Brisbane and collectively raised over $130,000 for men’s mental health and […]
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Sal’s story | Team member spotlight
Congratulations to Sal, Aged Care Activities Coordinator on your 20th work anniversary at Footprints Community! Hi, I am Sal and I have been working at Footprints Community for more than 20 years. I think Footprints is a very unique organisation because there are so many different programs and that’s the reason I have been here […]
John’s story | Accessing the care finder program
I love care finder because …. they help people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. John (not his real name), who is from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, had severe psychotic symptoms and malnutrition exacerbated by social isolation during the COVID pandemic. Following a concerned report from his neighbours, emergency services found that […]
What is Social Prescribing
Social Prescribing is a new approach to holistic health care. Social Prescribing can connect people to local community supports with the aim of improving their health and wellbeing in a way that is meaningful to them. This might include linking to supports around healthy living, social groups, activities and can provide personalized support and service […]
Have you considered a career as a Home Care Support Worker?
Meet Gregory, one of our wonderful Home Care Support Workers and read what he has to say about the role. I have been a support worker since February 2022, and I have really enjoyed the experience. It’s my first job after five years in the army and I couldn’t have asked for a better job […]
Congratulations Khedup, Alex and Brian
Congratulations Khedup, Alex and Brian The National Disability Leadership Organisation (NDLO) recently hosted the 2024 Queensland Disability Sector Awards. Footprints is proud of Khedup Lama, Alex Crozier and Brian Paxton, who qualified as finalists. Brian was a finalist in the Above and Beyond Category. This award recognises the individual who consistently performs and delivers Above […]
Beryl’s story | Accessing HOWSS
Beryl accessed Housing Older Women’s Support Service (HOWSS) and has shared her journey below. My name is Beryl I’m 63, a mother of 8 and grandmother of 13. Well, I’ve accessed your service from when I was sofa surfing, yeah so you got onto it pretty quick actually, it didn’t take long at all. We […]
Trish’s story | Accessing HOWSS
Trish accessed Housing Older Women’s Support Service (HOWSS) and has generously shared her story. Read Trish’s journey below. Transcript Hi, I’m Trish. I left a DV relationship in March two years ago, and had to leave the place that I was staying, had to re-home my animals, found myself pretty much in a circumstance I’d […]