BiOC Strathpine has had a lovely start to the New Year. We are excited to announce that the BiOC Hub in Strathpine has relocated to:
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) recently celebrated 10 years of providing deadly aged care services to our Elders. IUIH started providing aged care services in 2013 to respond to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders for culturally appropriate support. The service has helped Elders maintain their independence, improve their quality of life, and stay in their own homes for longer.
IUIH General Manager of Aged Care Matt Moore said, “When our service started, only 49 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders on the northside of Brisbane were receiving aged care services from mainstream providers, out of a population 32,000. Since IUIH started culturally appropriate aged care in 2013, we have served 4,056 people in the northside of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast areas.
“We currently serve 1,600 and we have 280 people who are on the waitlist.
“Importantly, we still have six Elders who were our original clients from our first ever intake back in 2013 who are still with our service today. I would like to recognise them, because they have helped other Elders access our services by word of mouth, which has been incredibly powerful.”
On 15 December, IUIH CEO Adrian Carson, Matt Moore with other members of IUIH’s executive leadership team and Ambassador Willie Tonga joined 380 current clients and 50 of our team for a luncheon to celebrate the milestone.
Thank you to all the Uncles and Aunties who attended; it was a deadly celebration. We are honoured to have been able to serve you for 10 years. Matt Moore was also recognised for his service and dedication to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care.
