Wise Willow Support Services

31/12/2025

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮:

As we welcome 2026, we do so with grateful hearts and hopeful spirits.

May the year ahead bring more of the things that truly matter:
* more kindness in our words and actions
* more understanding for one another
* more laughter that fills our days
* more happy moments

We wish you better health, gentle days, and the strength to keep moving forward - celebrating every achievement along the way, whether big or small. Each step counts, and every milestone deserves recognition.

Thank you for being part of our Wise Willow community and for allowing us to walk alongside you.

Stay safe, cherish your loved ones, and enjoy your New Year’s Eve as we step into 2026 together with hope, compassion, and positivity ✨

29/12/2025

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 - 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 ✨

With 2026 just around the corner, many of us are starting to talk about New Year’s resolutions. Setting goals is a great idea, especially when we keep them realistic and kind to ourselves.

How about starting with a healthier version of you? It doesn’t have to be big or complicated. Cooking more nutritious meals, doing a bit of meal prep, and adding regular movement into our days can make a real difference. It doesn’t matter how far we walk, how long we exercise, or whether we work out at home. What matters is moving in a way that works for us and doing it as often and regular as we can.

When we nourish our bodies with balanced meals, stay hydrated, and move regularly, we give our brains the fuel they need to function well. Physical activity, even gentle movement, helps release endorphins that lift mood, reduce stress, and ease anxiety.

Our lovely client is a perfect example. Even on days when he isn’t feeling his best, he still finds the motivation to move. Some days, that means light exercises while sitting at home, and that alone is something to be proud of. He absolutely deserves a pat on the back for showing up for himself.

A healthy lifestyle does not mean perfection. It is about consistency, kindness toward ourselves, and recognizing that small, everyday actions can have a powerful impact on how we feel, think, and cope.

Let's set out a day and time every week - we can do this!

Here’s to setting gentle, achievable goals and cheering ourselves on every step of the way. 2026, we’re ready for you! 💪

23/12/2025

🎄✨ 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 ✨🎄

As we reflect on 2025, our hearts are full of gratitude. This year gave us the privilege of supporting our wonderful clients and continuing to build a healthy, respectful, and supportive working environment for our incredible staff.

Our team, values, and vision continue to grow stronger, and we are excited about what lies ahead. We look forward to supporting even more clients in 2026, while continuing to provide compassionate, consistent, and person-centred care.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. Please take care, stay safe, and enjoy this special time with your loved ones.

💚

Wise Willow Support Services

22/12/2025

✨ Birthday Surprise Success! 🎉

Last week we had the absolute joy of surprising one of our lovely clients with a special birthday visit and let’s just say, smiles were plentiful! 🥰

There was cake (because birthdays must include cake 🎂), beautiful flowers 💐, plenty of laughs, and a whole lot of love. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do.

We love celebrating life, milestones, and the people who trust us with their care. Remembering and honouring our clients’ special days is one small but meaningful way we show that they are truly valued and well looked after 💚

Happy Birthday to a very special lady - thank you for letting us celebrate with you! 🎈✨

16/12/2025

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐟é 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🎄

Kindness matters every day, but it feels especially important during the festive season. This time of year can bring joy for many, but it can also be challenging for others. Being a little more sensitive to how people cope, offering patience, and sharing small moments of warmth can make a world of difference.

And yet, even with all the mixed emotions this season can bring, there is something magical about Christmas lights, decorated trees, cheerful displays and the smell of gingerbread! They have a way of creating spontaneous smiles we did not expect.

Our lovely client experienced exactly that when she visited Mountain Blends cafe with our support worker recently. Not only did she enjoy a relaxing lunch, but the beautiful Christmas atmosphere around the café made her light up with delight.

It is amazing how simple festive touches can lift the spirit and brighten the day.

Here’s to kindness, gentle moments and the little joys that make this season shine 🎄✨

15/12/2025

10/12/2025

Christmas is fast approaching and some of us simply cannot wait to get into the festive spirit. Our littlest and sweetest client is already leading the way. She has been proudly wearing her Christmas t-shirt because she knows the joyous season has arrived!

Seeing her excitement is a lovely reminder for all of us. This time of year is not just about presents under the tree, but about finding a little peace within ourselves and creating moments of peace for others. A kind word, a gentle smile, a patient heart - these are the true gifts of the season.

Let’s carry that spirit with us as we head into the holidays, shall we? 🎄✨

04/12/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐭?

Most days, we happily cook our own meals at home - nourishing our bodies in the best way we can, especially when we have dietary restrictions to keep in mind. There’s nothing quite like a home-cooked meal made with care.

But let’s be honest… some days we just don’t feel like cooking and that’s perfectly okay!

Eating out isn’t just about the food. It’s about the atmosphere, the change of scenery, the relaxing vibe, and the joy of sitting back while someone else does the work. Sometimes a meal out is exactly what we need to reset, unwind, and enjoy a little moment of calm.

Here’s to home cooking and occasional dine-outs - both feeding us in different, wonderful ways!

02/12/2025

Hi everyone.
Our November Newsletter is out - can you believe it's almost Christmas!

Please feel free to share with your family and friends - we never know who we would inspire 🥰

29/11/2025

𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭🎉🎂💐

Yesterday was a truly heartwarming day as we celebrated the 70th birthday of our lovely long-time client! Our support staff went the extra mile to make sure his day felt special - complete with cake, flowers, balloons, and plenty of smiles.

Providing support isn’t only about daily chores, personal care, or getting clients to their appointments. It’s also about showing up for the moments that matter. Birthdays, milestones, and the celebrations that remind us all of the joy in everyday life.

We believe kindness is found in these small, thoughtful gestures in taking the time to honor someone’s special day and reminding them that they are valued, cared for, and surrounded by people who genuinely want the best for them.

Here’s to many more beautiful celebrations and the wonderful people who make our community feel like family 💛🎉

28/11/2025

𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 🎄✨

Christmas is just around the corner, and the festive energy is in the air! We don’t need to go all-out to feel the magic - sometimes the simplest things are what bring the most joy. After all, this season is really about reflection, kindness, and caring for one another 💛

Sure, the shops are full of retail temptations (and we can’t stop that!), but what we can do is embrace the spirit in our own way. One of the easiest and most uplifting things to do is visit the Christmas events, activities and displays at your local mall.

From sparkling trees to twinkling lights, it just feels good to soak up the festive atmosphere - just like what our lovely client and his assistance dog did.

𝑨 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌, 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓, 𝒂 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒓 - 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒂𝒚 🎄✨

Here’s to enjoying the beauty of the season, in whatever way feels right for you!

27/11/2025

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭 - 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 🧡

There’s something incredibly calming about sitting down with an art project. The colours, the textures, the focus - it’s like giving your mind a gentle reset. Art doesn’t just spark creativity, it also helps us slow down, breathe, and be fully present in the moment.

Our lovely client recently visited Nexus Care Brisbane with our support staff in her team, and together they enjoyed a fun and relaxing art session. From painting to crafting, they had an amazing time creating something special while letting the mind unwind.

When you have the time - or even better, make the time - try giving art and craft a go. Whether it’s painting, colouring, or something hands-on, it’s a beautiful way to nourish your mind. Who knows… you might even create your own masterpiece to proudly display at home!

Here’s to creativity, calm, and the joy of making something with your own hands 🎨💛