Bailey Pine Care

03/09/2026

Well… Spring has sprung and forgotten to stay for a while. 😢
From tomorrow, the region has to welcome Summer temperatures.
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Please remember to drink extra water, stay cool and rest in the middle of the heat.
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Symptoms of heat stress 🥵are:
- headaches
- dizziness
- irritability
- unusual behaviour
- faintness
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At the sign of any of these symptoms please seek urgent help.

01/09/2026

Happy first day of Spring !! Are you looking forward to some warmer weather?
Hopefully we don’t jump right from ❄️ winter to 🌺 summer!!

I have a very special family visiting at my front door. I look forward to seeing the baby chicks of the White Browed Scrubwren. - -Vicki

(Photo credits: first photo Vicki.
Second photo copied from Pizzey and Knight Birds of Australia Digital edition. 2.2.1. © Gibbon Multimedia (Aus) Pty Ltd 2013-2026)

23/08/2026

We often say to people… do some planning now because when a crisis comes it may be too late.

Planning ahead isn’t about giving up independence, it’s about protecting it. “Start conversations early, explore the support available, and make small changes before a crisis occurs.”

"Planning ahead isn't about giving up independence. It's about protecting it."

Our own Karen Wilson shares a personal story this week about ageing at home, and why waiting for a crisis makes things so much harder. After a close family member was rushed to hospital, Karen saw first-hand how fast support can be arranged once it's accepted, and how many people (understandably) put it off until it's too late.

Her advice? Start the conversation early. Look into the support available. Small steps now can make a big difference later.
Read Karen's full story: https://cotaqld.org.au/ageing-at-home-dont-wait-for-a-crisis/

13/08/2026

NOTICE: OFFICE CLOSED TODAY

Due to unexpected staff illness, our office will be closed today, Friday, 14 August 2026.We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

08/08/2026

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02/08/2026

Yarraman has a public holiday on Monday, 10 August for the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka show holiday).

Please be aware that the Bailey Pine Care office will not be open that day. Reopening Tuesday at 9am.
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09/07/2026

Thanks to Tiffany from Trilogy Care who did an excellent job of explaining some of the main Support changes and answer your questions at our monthly morning tea.

“When everyone was hoping for simplicity and speed, we got complexity and slow!”

If you still have questions and concerns, please reach out!

08/07/2026

We were affected by the Telstra outage …like many others of course!
If you tried to call today, please try again tomorrow. 9am to 3pm.

03/07/2026

What a great initiative!!

Every family with a loved one living with dementia, autism, or another cognitive condition knows the fear - that moment you realise someone vulnerable has wandered from home.

Within the first hour, the search radius expands greatly. Acting quickly can significantly improve the chances of locating them safely.

That’s why services like Safe & Found exist. By sharing important information in advance, police can respond faster, reduce search times, and improve outcomes. For more information on Safe & Found visit: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/safe-found-lifeline-families