Wesley Mission Brisbane Anam Cara

As an industry leader in aged care, all Wesley Mission Brisbane’s aged care communities follow the internationally recognised Eden Alternative™ Philosophy of care. This philosophy places the resident at the core of our work, while empowering and valuing staff, carers and families.

In 2011, Anam Cara became the first aged care residence in Queensland to be awarded full Eden in Oz & NZ™ registration and only the second nationwide. In 2011 and 2012 Anam Cara was awarded sought after Better Practice Awards from the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency. In 2013 Anam Cara was named ACSA (Aged and Community Services Australia) “Organisation Award” winner, and was also a finalist in the 2013 HESTA Aged Care Awards for the implementation of the Eden Alternative™ philosophy.

With chickens roaming the expansive gardens and residents tending to their own patches of garden, the Eden philosophy and its positive affects are evident in the Anam Cara culture.

Built in 2002, Anam Cara is home to 105 residents who live across six custom-designed lodges, which are interconnected with outdoor walkways, allowing ample natural light to fill the lodges.

All lodges are ground floor, with their own private outdoor balcony and easy access to the expansive outdoor gardens, where residents can entertain family and friends in the BBQ area and children’s playground.