Bolton Clarke Bribie Cove, Bongaree

26/07/2025

Men and their shed!

25/07/2025

Kindy and craft go hand in hand. Our Bribie Cove residents loved helping our little friends create some artistic master pieces.

25/07/2025

Step aside 1920s, on Wednesday we out-Gatsbyed Gatsby himself! Bribie Cove transformed into a glitzy, glamorous haven with pearls, feathers, and fedoras flying. Residents, family and staff were dressed to the nines, and enjoyed a delicious lunch straight from the jazz age, followed by smooth saxophone jazz that had feet tapping and hearts soaring. The dance floor was full as were the dessert plates. The saxophone played, the laughter echoed, and even the walkers got a workout! We are not saying that anyone did the Charleston… but we are definitely not saying they didn’t.

15/07/2025

It's National Diabetes Week this week and to mark the occasion, Bolton Clarke Research Institute Senior Research Fellow Dr Rajna Ogrin has been chatting with Diabetes Victoria about foot health.
If you have diabetes, taking care of your feet is really important. High blood sugar can affect your nerves and blood flow, which means you might not feel injuries and they may take longer to heal. This can lead to serious problems like ulcers or even amputations—but the good news is most of these can be prevented!
Top tips for keeping your feet healthy include:
* Check your feet every day – Look for cuts, blisters, redness, or swelling. Use a mirror or ask someone to help if you can’t see well.
* Wash and dry your feet daily – Especially between your toes. Keep your skin soft with moisturiser (but not between the toes).
* Trim your nails carefully – Or ask a podiatrist to help.
* Wear comfortable shoes and socks – Avoid tight shoes or seams that rub.
* Never walk barefoot – Even at home.
* See a podiatrist regularly – They can spot problems early and help you manage them.
* Get help quickly – If you notice anything unusual, don’t wait.
To hear Rajna's webinar, visit Annual Cycle of Care: Looking after your foot health - Diabetes Victoria

07/07/2025

Less than two months before the outbreak of World War II, Brisbane Boer War veteran Mr G. M Money became the first resident at Kingshome, our first veterans home, on 8 July, 1938. The Telegraph published this photograph to mark the occasion.

07/07/2025

Friday afternoons in the middle of winter don’t get much better than this. Bribie Cove residents spent the afternoon relaxing by a fire with a cold drink in hand and marshmallows being roasted.

06/07/2025

Reading is a popular past time for many of our Bribie Cove residents and a number hire books as part of the Morton Bay Home Library Service. On the 12th June those residents had the opportunity to visit our local library and meet with the staff who select their books each month as well as selecting books to bring home. It was a wonderfully engaging experience for our residents and we would like to thank the Bribie Island staff for their support and assistance. Bribie Island Library

02/07/2025

On 28 June 1880, Victorian police captured Ned Kelly after the siege at Glenrowan. Five years later, we had our beginnings when Lady Janet Clarke was among prominent Victorians who came together to establish Australia's first home nursing service. Watch this video from the State Library of Victoria to learn about the incredible woman, our namesake, who connects these two events.

How did Ned Kelly’s armour end up on display in the mansion of Janet Lady Clarke … the influential Melbourne woman behind The Ashes? If you require a descrip...

01/07/2025

17/06/2025

Queensland Governor Sir Leslie Wilson officially opens Kingshome, Queensland’s first war veterans home, on 18 June 1938. At around the same time, the District Nurses welcome first patients to their new After Care Home in Collingwood. The home was built to alleviate an overburdened hospital system that meant many patients had to be discharged days or weeks before they were ready to leave.

09/06/2025

Friday Bribie Cove residents and staff celebrated International Donut Day by decorating donuts 🍩.

08/06/2025

Monday the 2nd June was Italian National Day and what better way to acknowledge the day then with friends, food and wine. Bribie Cove residents enjoyed a delicious traditional Italian menu prepared fresh on site by our very talented chef Kylie.