Mark & Sylvie's Home Care

24/12/2025

24/12/2025

On behalf of Mark & Sylvie's Home Care, we wish all our staff, clients, their families and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. A year goes by quickly. So taking stock of the day, the moment, means a lot. Thank you for all the moments of your life, in 2025 that you shared with us. Including last Friday at our Christmas lunch. A fun day indeed, and quickly has become a permanent fixture!

We also thank all our staff for continuing care over this period. It surely takes a team to make it all happen.

Here's to a safe end of year and holiday season. And whether you've been naughty or nice - have fun! ;)

Best wishes,
Hilde, Floyd and the Mark & Sylvie's team

12/12/2025

We are pleased to introduce Hoda Palizian, our AHPRA-registered General Psychologist and NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner!

Hoda brings over a decade of experience, specialising in person-centred and trauma-informed care for children, adolescents, and adults with complex psychosocial needs, neurodivergence, and trauma histories.

A champion of accessible support, Hoda is also a trilingual practitioner, fluent in English, Farsi and Kurdish.

Her focus is on empowerment, collaboration, and driving sustainable, positive change. We are delighted to have her expertise on the team!

12/12/2025

What a festive and heartwarming Christmas Lunch we had this week at our Bargara Hub! 🎄✨ Our clients had a wonderful time catching up with friends from previous social days, and it was fantastic introducing them to the new staff who have come aboard this year.

The atmosphere was set with classic Christmas tunes from the '50s, '60s, and '70s! Guests enjoyed a delicious spread of roast chicken, freshly carved ham, and old-school desserts like Eton mess, Lion's Christmas cake with custard, and Liquorice slice. We also celebrated two special birthdays!

A huge thank you to Jan, the wife of our client Barry, for her beautiful and moving speech. Her appreciation for the team's caring and dedicated effort—and for always going the extra mile for clients—means the world to us. It was a perfect day of food, friendship, and festive cheer, brought to you by the wonderful Bargara team!

24/11/2025

🎤✨ We Have a Winner! ✨🎤

And now…the result we’ve all been waiting for! Wendy has come in FIRST PLACE winning $3500 in Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care Idol Contest! 🎉

Her passion, joy, and incredible talent shone through every moment, and we’re thrilled to crown her our grand prize winner.💛

Her inspiring outlook is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to give anything a go. In Wendy’s own words:

“Live life to the fullest and enjoy everything that you do, and have fun doing it — you are never too old.” 💛

Help us celebrate Wendy’s fantastic achievement. Share your congratulations below! 👏🎶

Meet Wendy, the bubbly talent who was crowned the winner of the Mark & Sylvie's Home Care Senior Singing Idol!This video is more than just a win—it's the cul...

19/11/2025

🎉🎤 Huge Congrats to John! 🎤🎉
He rocked Mark & Sylvie’s Idol Contest, earned 2nd place, and walked away with $1,000! 💸🌟
Congratulations, John, on your amazing performance and achievement! 🙌✨

18/11/2025

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT TIME! 📣

Please join us in congratulating Michelle for taking 3rd place in Mark & Sylvie's Home Care Idol Contest and winning $500! 🏆💰 Your amazing talent and hard work truly shined, Michelle! ✨👏

03/11/2025

🎤Our latest video entry comes from the one and only David, a lifelong performer who truly believes that "Music is my way of expressing myself." 🎶

Inspired by the sheer power of Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell, an album he learned front-to-back, David went on to perform tribute shows.

While he once dreamed of being a famous singer, his passion today lies in bringing that huge energy to the community—whether he's rocking the karaoke mic or planning shows to brighten the days of residents in retirement villages.

Watch David's video performance and then vote in the Mark & Sylvie's Idol for your favourite singer.
https://www.mshomecare.com.au/client-stories/

29/10/2025

🎶 Meet Michelle from Hastings 🎹
Every single one of our entrants has an incredible story, and Michelle's is one to remember.

Michelle, originally from England, grew up with music flowing through her family. Her late mother was a singer, and her late father was a pianist who worked hard in a factory by day and played pubs by night—often with Michelle in tow. For her, the feeling is simple: “Music Is probably my lifeblood.”

Now, this passionate Country Music fan has a dream: to visit Tamworth, the Country Music Capital of Australia!

Watch Michelle’s inspiring video, then head to the link below to meet all of our amazing entrants and vote for the story that touches your heart the most! Your vote matters.

👉 WATCH Michelle's journey and EXPLORE ALL ENTRIES here:
https://www.mshomecare.com.au/client-stories/

👉 VOTE NOW for your favourite singer
https://www.mshomecare.com.au/idolcontest/

29/10/2025

The Mark and Sylvie’s Bargara team was out learning ! 👋

Tegan and Marnie represented us at the fantastic Turning the Tides Clinical Societies event, hosted by Primary Health Network Wide Bay in collaboration with Country to Coast.

It was an invaluable day spent learning from local Dementia specialists, including OTs, the BlueCare Dementia Specialist, Dementia Australia, and Bundaberg's only Geriatrician, Dr. Leo!

This specialised education deepened our understanding of:

- The signs and symptoms of early-onset Dementia.
- Clear referral pathways for support.
- Detailed explanations of the 4 most common types of Dementia.

We are committed to bringing this high level of informed, compassionate, and specialised care back to our clients and their families in Bargara and the surrounding region.

28/10/2025

🎶 Meet John, A True Mark & Sylvie's Home Care Idol Finalist! 🎶

John from Rosebud proves that talent and passion have no expiration date. He reflects on a life always in tune—from singing his first song, "Oh My Papa," to performing for his classmates, and teaching himself the mouth organ and ukulele.

John’s story is one of resilience and love; he even met his wife of 55 years on a Reservoir train!

Though he can no longer play the ukelele due to losing his arm to cancer, his spirit is stronger than ever. In his own words: "There’s more than just sitting in your armchair, counting your days!"

If John's voice and story have inspired you, it’s time to show your support. Every single vote counts as we crown the next Mark & Sylvie's Home Care Idol!

https://youtu.be/EIfdzLvQJAA

👉 Click the link below to watch John's performance and the other amazing entries and cast your vote now! 👈

https://www.mshomecare.com.au/idolcontest/
CLOSES: 11:59 PM, 4 November 2025

Vote here:https://www.mshomecare.com.au/idolcontest/The moment is here! After weeks of incredible video entries showcasing passion, talent, and amazing voice...

24/10/2025

🖋️🎶 We are delighted to shine a light on Karen, one of our heartwarming contestants in the Mark & Sylvie's Home Care Idol Contest! Karen brings us back in time with her beautiful and thoughtful rendition of Neil Sedaka’s classic, 'The Diary.'

Her performance reminds us of the power of music to hold our most cherished memories. Please tune in and share a memory of your own favourite classic song in the comments below!

Ready to Join the Stage?
Submit your video by 12pm Sunday 26 October 2025. This contest is designed to celebrate older people residing in Victoria and Queensland, Australia. Top three winners receive cash prizes.

Enter the contest now:
https://www.mshomecare.com.au/idolcontest/