Bolton Clarke Centaur Memorial, Caloundra

27/07/2025

Residents have a busy week in store to wrap up July! Check out what they'll be up to👇

19/07/2025

Check out what's on the activities calendar for Centaur residents this week!👇

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

12/07/2025

Another jampacked week ahead for Centaur residents, here's what activities are planned! 👇

08/07/2025

Bangerang and Wiradjuri artist Matty Atkinson worked with Live Up to create this artwork, Walking Hand in Hand. It shows how everyday tools can help older First Nations people stay independent. Find out more in Live Up's Everyday Tools to Help Mob guide: AT Mob Guide for First Nations people | LiveUp

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.

05/07/2025

Check out what residents will be up to this coming week 👇

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

Here's what's on the agenda for Centaur this week!

21/06/2025

Centaur's activities calendar is now available, check out what's in store! 👇

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.

14/06/2025

Some fantastic activities planned for this upcoming week!