We Care ATSI Service for Aged and Disabled Inc

11/09/2026

❤️ WE CARE SYDNEY ELDERS TOUR – ANOTHER BIG DAY! ❤️

Yesterday was another huge day full of adventures and new experiences for our We Care Elders.

We travelled up to the beautiful Hunter Valley, where our first stop was some delicious cheese tasting at the Cheese Factory. 🧀 We had a great time listening to John, our cheese-tasting guide, as he shared the history of cheese making and told us all about the different cheeses we were tasting. There were definitely a few favourites!

From there, it was off to the Chocolate Factory 🍫 where, of course, we couldn’t leave without doing some taste testing! My personal favourite had to be the Lemon Myrtle & Macadamia Chocolate — absolutely delicious! 😋🌿

Next, we ventured over to the Upside Down House, which gave our Elders plenty of laughs, fun and some great photo opportunities! 😂🏠🙃

After a long day in the Hunter Valley, we headed back to Sydney and finished the evening at the Sydney Fish Market 🦐🦀🐟. From beautiful fresh seafood to scrumptious cooked seafood, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Today is a little bittersweet as it is our final day of the We Care Sydney Tour. ❤️ We’ll be heading out to Blacktown for the Cooee Festival, enjoying one last cultural experience together before making our way to the airport later this afternoon and heading home.

What an incredible week it has been! Our Elders have laughed, learned, explored, stepped outside their comfort zones and ticked off plenty of bucket-list experiences along the way. Most importantly, we’ve created some beautiful memories together that we’ll be talking about for a long time to come. ❤️🖤💛

One last adventure before we head home! ✈️

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

❤️🖤💛 WE CARE ELDERS – SYDNEY ADVENTURES 💛🖤❤️

What an amazing few days our We Care Elders have had in Sydney, filled with history, learning, adventure, laughter and plenty of memories. ❤️

We visited the Parramatta Female Factory, where we learnt about the difficult history of women who were transported to Australia and placed into the Female Factory system. It was also a time to reflect on the much deeper history of this Country and the devastating impacts of colonisation.

After our tour, we enjoyed a takeaway meal from Parramatta Leagues Club before heading off on another adventure — Summer Bay! 🌊☀️

Our Elders were excited to visit the filming locations made famous by Home and Away, getting to see the Surf Club, jetty, beach and lighthouse. There were plenty of smiles, photos and a few “Home and Away” moments along the way! 😂❤️

🌃 DINNER WITH A VIEW

Another beautiful experience was having dinner high above Sydney at the Sky Tower, where our Elders enjoyed an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner with an incredible 360-degree view across Sydney. Watching the city from above while sharing a meal together was definitely another special memory from our trip. ✨❤️

🏔️ BLUE MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE

Yesterday we headed off for a full-day trip to the Blue Mountains, where our Elders got to witness the breathtaking scenery across the Jamison Valley and the Three Sisters. What a beautiful part of Country. ❤️

Our Elders showed us just how adventurous they are, with many brave enough to jump aboard the Cableway and Skyway and take in those spectacular views from above! 🚠😄

And a very special shout-out to Aunty Julie, who took her bravery to another level and joined the We Care staff for the train ride down the mountain! 🚞😂👏🏽 You go, Aunty Julie!

It was a wonderful day filled with beautiful scenery, lots of laughs, a little bit of courage and plenty of memories before heading back to our motel to enjoy dinner and a well-earned rest.

This Sydney trip has been about so much more than sightseeing. It’s about giving our Elders opportunities to experience new places, learn about history, tick things off their bucket lists and create beautiful memories together.

Seeing our Elders laughing, smiling, encouraging each other and having a go makes every bit of organising worthwhile. ❤️

❤️🖤💛 Our Elders, Our Stories, Our Adventures, Our Memories. 💛🖤❤️

08/09/2026

Our Hot and Cold daily buffet breakfast

08/09/2026

Peter Rocking it up after a 360 turn

08/09/2026

Videos of our Jet Boat Tour

08/09/2026

🖤💛❤️ WE CARE ELDERS HAVE HIT SYDNEY!

Well, our We Care Elders touched down in Sydney yesterday and there was absolutely NO mucking around! 😂✈️

Straight from the airport, bags and all, it was time to start the adventures!

First up was our Trike Bike Tour, and then we headed over to Circular Quay for the extremely exciting Oz Jet Boat Ride! 🚤💦

Let’s just say there were plenty of laughs, screams, wind-blown hair and maybe a few Elders wondering what on earth they had signed themselves up for! 😂😂 But they did it!

A few bucket-list experiences were well and truly ticked off on Day 1. ✅❤️

After all that excitement, we finally settled into our motel for a much-needed rest.

🌞 DAY 2 – AND WE WERE OFF AGAIN!

We started the morning with our hot and cold buffet breakfast — something we’ll be enjoying every morning while we’re here. Got to keep the Elders fuelled up for what we’ve got planned!

Then it was back into Sydney and off to Circular Quay.

While we were waiting, we spotted some deadly brothers singing, playing didgeridoo and dancing. Well… Aunty Rhonda and Aunty Liz weren’t going to just stand there and watch! 🖤💛❤️

The two Aunties jumped in and joined the brothers for a dance! 💃

That’s our Elders — never miss an opportunity for a dance, a laugh and a good time! We managed to grab some beautiful photos with the brothers as well. Definitely another special memory from the trip.

After working up an appetite, we enjoyed lunch at GiGi Café before boarding the Tribal Warrior for our cultural cruise around Sydney Harbour.

We were welcomed by the sounds of the didgeridoo and had the opportunity to hear about the history, culture and stories of the local Gadigal people.

It was such an informative and meaningful experience, and beautiful to cruise around Sydney Harbour while learning more about the Aboriginal history and cultural significance of the area. 🖤💛❤️

Then it was back to the motel for a quick recharge before heading out again for dinner at St George Dragons Leagues Club.

Now we’re all back at the motel, feet up and hopefully getting some sleep… because knowing this mob, tomorrow will be another full day of adventures, laughs and probably a bit more mischief! 😂😂

Two days down and already so many memories made, plenty of laughs shared and bucket-list experiences ticked off. ❤️

This is what our Elders deserve — to get out, experience new things, have fun, connect with culture and community, and most importantly, enjoy themselves together.

🖤💛❤️ WE CARE ELDERS — making memories one adventure at a time! 🖤💛❤️

29/07/2026

A Wonderful Day of Connection, Learning and Community ❤️

Yesterday our We Care Elders were honoured to be invited to morning tea with the amazing team at COX Architecture in Brisbane.

The morning began with a heartfelt Welcome to Country by Ashley Ruska, followed by an introduction from Ashley Beckett. Several of our Aunties then courageously shared their personal stories, experiences and wisdom, creating a meaningful opportunity for connection, understanding and cultural exchange.

Ashley then gave us a fascinating presentation about the work of COX Architecture and the many iconic projects they have been involved in across Australia. It was inspiring to learn how they work alongside communities to design spaces that are not only functional but also reflect culture, history and the people who use them.

Some of their impressive projects include the Kangaroo Point Bridge in Brisbane, the RNA Pavilion and Royal International Convention Centre at the Brisbane Showgrounds, the Quandamooka Arts and Culture Centre (QUAMPI) on North Stradbroke Island, the Goodwill Pedestrian Bridge, the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, and the Cairns Convention Centre just to name a few.

Our Elders thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Brisbane office, learning about the architectural design process, and seeing firsthand how COX engages with communities to create welcoming and meaningful places for future generations.

To finish off a fantastic day, we all headed to the Centenary Tavern for a delicious lunch together, where the stories, laughter and conversations continued.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone at COX Architecture for your warm hospitality, generosity and willingness to share your knowledge and passion with our Elders. We are truly grateful for the opportunity and look forward to building a lasting relationship together.

“When we bring together culture, community and creativity, we build more than places—we build connections that last for generations.” ❤️

27/07/2026

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24/07/2026

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