Seabrae Manor have decided to celebrate Australia day for an entire week! The theme of the week was the ‘Aussie Outback’. The courtyard was transformed into a camping ground complete with a camp oven! Residents made delicious traditional damper drizzled with butter and honey. There were a few games of cricket, crafts, quizzes and even had a thong throwing contest! Later in the afternoons, there was an ‘Aussie Concert’ that was held by the residents as they all got together an

Residents at Seabrae Manor Aged Care are taking a ride on the wild side. They have been given the opportunity to ride on the back of a Harley Davidson! Some fantastic motorcycles have been brought to the home for all the residents to enjoy and offered a quick ride for the daring ones. Everyone was all smiles when they got to ride on these fantastic bikes. There were plenty of waves and thumbs up for these exciting rides. It was a fantastic opportunity to have residents out an

Seabrae Manor has original farmland right at its doorstep. Located just across the Manor, there are paddocks filled with beautiful horses and other friendly animals. Often residents are escorted to the paddock to feed, pat and play with them. Residents enjoy watching the animal run around and play in the fields. Some residents previously lived on a farm and owned horses. Having these animals at our doorstep gives residents a chance to reminisce about their day on the farm. #S

Residents at Seabrae Manor were treated to an “Elvis Presley Tribute Show”. This show was in honour of Elvis’ Birthday on the 8th of January, he would have been 84 years old. Elvis was born in 1935 and until this day he can be heard playing through speakers at our Manor. There was a fantastic performance from an Elvis impersonator, playing all the classic hits and tunes. Residents couldn’t believe how similar he sounded, it was like Elvis was really in the building! The perfo

Seabrae Manor have started their own Veggie sale! All vegetables that are sold are grown right here in our very own garden. Residents have been tending to their patches and have nurtured some fantastic looking produce. Residents who are selling their produce donate all their earnings to charity! There are some big hearts and big plants at Seabrae Manor. #SeabraeManor #QualityAgedCare #AgedCare

A local farm has brought in some farm animals to Seabrae Manor Aged Care. There were all sorts of little and big animals that paid the residents a visit. Visitors could be excused for thinking they were at the zoo, as you could see lambs, goats, pigs, ducks and more! Animal therapy is one of the best kinds of therapies as it promotes a stress-free environment for residents. Who wouldn’t want some cute little animals to pat? The residents love it when animals come to visit bec

Seabrae Manor Aged Care have a special ‘wishing well’ for all the residents. This well encourages residents to ‘make a wish’ for something of interest to them. It could be an activity they would like to participate in, visiting a special place or seeing something spectacular. This weeks’ wish was to go for a fishing trip! Residents are having a blast throwing their tackle over the bridge at Deepwater Bend Reserve. It was such a fun day especially with the sun shining on their

Seabrae Manor Aged Care have been treated to a delicious three course fine dining experience. The menu included puree of mash potato and beetroot for the entrée. There was pork and vegies for the main and individual mini pavlovas topped with fresh fruit and cream for dessert. Yum! Everything was appealing to the eye and to the stomach! The meals looked like they were right out of a magazine, and they tasted pretty good too. The residents were thrilled to have been part of the

Seabrae Manor Aged Care have held a surprise Morning Tea for one of their special residents, Ron. With his wife and family present he was presented with a book titled “Ron Nolan’s Life Story” Ron had secretly written a memoir of his life. This had been kept away for safe keeping until it was discovered by a family member in his wardrobe. Ron’s family with some help from the staff worked on retyping, editing and printing his book for over 3 months! They even included some nost

Australia Day is celebrated across the country every year on the 26th January. This tradition represents the arrival of the First fleet from Britain in 1788. This fleet comprised of 11 ships and was under the guidance of Captain Arthur Phillip. The fleet sought to establish a Colony of New South Wales at Botany Bay. This area was previously explored and claimed in 1770 by James Cook. The fleet firstly arrived in Port Jackson and renamed land around the area such as Sydney Cov

During Christmas time, Seabrae Manor Aged Care celebrated with lots of fun activities and outings. Residents participated in the annual Christmas Light bus trip. They were off to see Sandgate Uniting Church – they were the winners of the 4K Christmas Light competition 2018 for Brisbane! Residents, staff and volunteers travelled by coach to view the beautifully lit streets and church’s display of lights. There was glowing angels, a large Christmas tree, bright flashing lights

Start your engines, some vintage cars have driven their way into Seabrae Manor! One of the residents’ son owns some fancy vintage cars and rounded up all his friends down at the Manor. Residents were treated to a lovely morning tea alongside all the cars. Showcasing a fascinating selection of beautifully restored vintage cars for all the residents to experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to get outdoors and feast their eyes on these fantastic cars. This is

The residents at Seabrae Manor have been on a shopping spree at the Ekka Markets. There was so many fun and brightly coloured stalls and lots of entertainment and food. The resident had a fun filled day. They got to meet so many friendly faces and were able to enjoy some of the sunshine. The Ekka also known as the Royal Queensland show is Queensland’s most loved and largest annual event. The show has been running since 1876 and has no intentions of breaking the tradition. Thi

The Gardening Club is a fantastic opportunity for the residents to be out and about in the fresh air and to have the sun on their face. This is a great activity as it helps to stimulate the mind, body and increase social interactions. There is plenty of thyme to enjoy the outdoors. Gardening is a great way to connect with nature and gets the body moving at the same time. It proven to boost energy, creativity and vitality. Gardening can even act as a relaxation and reduce stre

Peebo and Dagwood have laughed their way in to Seabrae Manor. All the way from Clown Town, they have delighted residents with their comedy magic show with nonstop fun and laughter all the way throughout. Peebo and Dagwood have been in the entertainment industry for over 18 years and have loved bringing a smile to their audiences faces. Everyone had a fantastic time and there was not a single face without a smile. Laughter helps increase our endorphin levels – these are our bo

Ballroom dancers Belinda and Lester waltzed into Seabrae Manor for our Masquerade Ballroom Dancing event. They showcased their elegance and fabulous dancing skills much to our resident’s delight. It was their second visit and they still managed to draw a huge audience. It is a highlight on our calendar. They are ranked 3rd in Australia in the masters division and recently returned from Blackpool, UK where they competed against over one thousand dancers. They returned with a 2

Looking pretty in pink for her birthday, resident Irene May Charles recently turned 107 years! She is the eldest known living person in the Petrie Electric. ‘Aunty May’ as she’s best known, was born in 1911 and celebrated the day with an intimate family gathering (opted for a quieter birthday this year). A private room was decorated for the special occasion and family members brought in delicious chocolate and strawberry cupcakes to help her celebrate. Aunty May loves a good

Hold onto your horses ladies and gentlemen, the Melbourne Cup is finally here! Everyone down at Seabrae Manor has been struck with Cup fever! Seabrae Manor has embraced the Melbourne Cup spirit and celebrated the exciting event on Tuesday 6th November. There was a lot of fun activities happening and everyone was getting involved. In amongst all the fascinators and glasses of champagne, the residents could be seen having a laugh and having fun. The atmosphere was incredible. T

A Memory Lane shopping experience has been carefully created by the home to help its residents who live with Dementia: Alzheimer’s feel more comfortable amongst things that are familiar to them. It can also help them recall memories from their past. The idea came about as residents and their families would share their experiences about doing everyday tasks such as shopping. They would reminisce about needing to go to the shops to buy milk, a loaf of bread or a dress. These ta

Celebrating the opening of Seabrae Manor Aged Care's new extension Saturday, 22nd September 2018 10am to 1pm. Come and tour our new extension that can accommodate an additional 10 residents. There will be entertainment, a craft stall and free light refreshment. Features of the home include: - Coffee hub to enjoy with family and friends - Private dining room for special occasions - Hairdressing salon - Open plan dining and lounge areas - Landscaped courtyards and terraces Dem