Akooramak Care of Older Persons

14/03/2026

Our residents had a wonderful day out at the Allora Heavy Horse Festival today! 🐎

We enjoyed watching the beautiful Clydesdales being shown across a range of events and demonstrations. It was extra special cheering on our Lifestyle Officer Mel and her horse, who even took home a win in one of the categories! 👏

A big thank you to the Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival for accommodating our residents and helping make the day such an enjoyable experience.

05/03/2026

We brought a little of the Apple & Grape Festival to Akooramak this week! 🍎🍇

On Tuesday our residents enjoyed a trip to Stanthorpe for the Seniors Concert and morning tea. Today we continued the fun with our own games, using water balloons as grapes for a grape squash and trying our hand at apple stacking — with four apples being the record!

Our Lifestyle Team joined in the fun too as always, dressing up in some very creative costumes including grapes, apples and even a wine bottle! 🍇🍎🍷

A fun couple of days filled with laughs and friendly competition.

03/03/2026

Vale Douglas Cutmore OAM

Doug made an outstanding and enduring contribution to the Warwick Benevolent Society, serving on the Board of Directors for more than three decades, including twenty years as Chairman. His leadership, dedication, and service have left a significant and lasting legacy.
Doug’s steadfast dedication to the Warwick Benevolent Society, and Akooramak was greatly appreciated, he will be deeply missed.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Akooramak management, staff and residents we extend our deepest condolences to the Cutmore family.

25/02/2026

🌴🏖️ Beach-Themed Volleyball Fun! 🏐

We had so much fun at our beach-themed volleyball day! There were lots of laughs, friendly competition, and plenty of cheering — with staff joining in the fun as well.

Our residents loved getting involved, staying active, working on their coordination and motor skills, and most importantly, enjoying time together. And to top it off, everyone enjoyed ice cream Drumsticks and delicious pina coladas for the full beach experience!

A fantastic day full of movement, smiles, and beach vibes! 🌊💛

16/02/2026

🏷️SAVE THE DATE!! MARCH 28th!!
Come along and grab a bargain!!

15/02/2026

Proud moment for Akooramak!
Runner-Up – People’s Choice Award 2026 🏆

Thank you to everyone who voted and continues to support our residents and team. We appreciate you!

✨ 2026 Warwick Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards ✨
What a night for local business.

With record entries and record attendance, the 2026 Awards showcased the dedication, resilience and innovation across our region.

We are proud to announce this year’s winners and runners-up, and acknowledge the sponsors who made each category possible.

🏆 Category Award Results
✈️ Tourism & Accommodation Excellence
Winner: Jumpers and Jazz in July
Runner-Up: Warwick Show and Rodeo Society Inc
Sponsored by Allora Railway Hotel

🍽 Hospitality Excellence
Winner: Warwick's Gardens Galore
Runner-Up: Honey & Oak Cafe
Sponsored by SCOTS PGC College

🛍 Retail Excellence
Winner: Warwick Friendly Society Pharmacies
Runner-Up: Warwick's Gardens Galore
Sponsored by Saturn Electrical

💼 Professional Services Excellence
Winner: Warwick Friendly Society Pharmacies
Runner-Up: Darling Downs Bank
Sponsored by Hear 4 Good

💻 Home-Based / Micro / Online Business Excellence
Winner: Ivory Websites
Runner-Up: Customs Brokers
Sponsored by Warwick Condamine Sports Club

🔧 Trades & Construction Excellence
Winner: Prolec Electrical, Heating & Cooling
Runner-Up: Warwick Mower Centre
Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank Warwick

🏡 Real Estate & Property Management Excellence
Winner: Elders Warwick
Runner-Up: Star Realty QLD
Sponsored by Warwick Today Stanthorpe Today

🏭 Manufacturing & Innovation Excellence
Winner: SCOTS PGC College
Runner-Up: Full Force Fabrication
Sponsored by Zooma Signs

💄 Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Excellence
Winner: Condamine Medical Centre
Runner-Up: Hope Therapy & Consulting
Sponsored by Condamine Accountants Pty Ltd

🤝 Not-for-Profit & Community Excellence
Winner: CUC Southern Downs
Runner-Up: Warwick Netball
Sponsored by Darling Downs Bank

🌾 Agribusiness Excellence
Winner: Maxheath Silage
Runner-Up: Lister Irrigation
Sponsored by Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers

🎓 Employment & Training Excellence
Winner: CUC Southern Downs
Runner-Up: SCOTS PGC College
Sponsored by Lister Irrigation

🌟 Major Awards
Small Business of the Year
Winner: Prolec Electrical, Heating & Cooling
Runner-Up: Hope Therapy & Consulting
Sponsored by Melissa Hamilton - Mayor Southern Downs Region

New Business of the Year
Winner: Ivory Websites
Runner-Up: Ossian.
Sponsored by Southern Downs Regional Council

People’s Choice Award
Winner: Honey & Oak Café
Runner-Up: Akooramak Care of Older Persons
Sponsored by SCOTS PGC College

Business of the Year (pictured)
Winner: CUC Southern Downs
Runner-Up: Condamine Medical Centre
Sponsored by Warwick Chamber of Commerce

To every entrant, runner-up and winner we appreciate your time and dedication to the awards.

Over the coming weeks we will be celebrating each winner and runner-up individually, sharing the stories behind the businesses that continue to shape and strengthen our region.

Congratulations to you all. Backing local has never looked stronger.

13/02/2026

This week was all about sharing the love!
Our residents had a wonderful time decorating sweet lady beetle biscuits, getting creative with icing and sprinkles.
We also made beautiful Valentine’s Day cards to share the love with another local facility – spreading kindness beyond our own walls and brightening someone else’s day. 💌

To top it off, residents and some staff shared their best love advice was so much wisdom and warmth in the room.

A truly special week filled with connection, creativity
💞Happy Valentine’s Day 14th February everyone 💞

13/02/2026

A few afternoons this week the residents took a trip to Queen Mary Falls, where everyone enjoyed the fresh air, beautiful scenery and the peaceful sounds of nature. A highlight of the afternoon was feeding the birds — watching them gather brought plenty of smiles and laughter.🦜🐦‍⬛🌿🍃

It’s wonderful to be able to get out into our beautiful local surrounds and create special moments together. Days like this are what it’s all about 💚

11/02/2026

💐We would like to sincerely thank Barb, our Lifestyle Coordinator, for her 18 years of dedication, and Sally our registered Nurse for her 19 years of service, as they retire. Your commitment, care and hard work have made a lasting impact and you will both be truly missed. Wishing you a very happy and well-deserved retirement 💐

02/02/2026

It may have been a very windy start in the Rose city this morning, but that didn't stop our Board Chair and Vice Chair, CEO, Business Manager and Director of Care completing our nomination for Business Excellence Awards.

Please vote for us with the link below

https://bit.ly/peopleschoicebea

26/01/2026

🐨🇦🇺Wishing everyone an enjoyable day. 🇦🇺🦘

21/01/2026

🎰🎲 Casino Day!🎲🎰

What a fun-filled Casino Day we had yesterday! The dice were rolling, the cards were flying, and the laughs just kept coming 😄

Our residents had an absolute ball trying their luck, cheering each other on, and soaking up the excitement. There were big smiles, friendly competition, and plenty of winning moments and prizes they won at the end 🃏✨

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday such a hit! 🎲♣️🃏