The Cultivate Program enables members of BlueCare’s frontline teams to participate in training and workshops that develop skills to enhance their care of older Queenslanders.
Born from the generosity of philanthropic supporters like you, the Cultivate Program is more than just a training fund.
It’s a garden of opportunity, nurturing the dreams and ambitions of team members and ensuring older Queenslanders receive the most advanced, compassionate care possible.
Since its inception, the Cultivate Program has supported dedicated professionals in reaching new heights and bringing back a wealth of knowledge to share with their colleagues and those they care for.
From conferences and workshops to specialised training and accredited skill sets, your support makes it possible for our team to stay at the forefront of aged care innovation.
Exercise physiologist Caitlin Hiron’s story perfectly illustrates how your support creates better care.
Pictured: Caitlin Hiron, Exercise physiologist
Thanks to your generous support, Caitlin attended the 2025 Exercise and Sports Science Australia Innovation and Practice Forum, gaining invaluable insights into the latest evidence-based practice in movement for pain management.
“As an exercise professional, it is essential for meto continue professional development so that I can learn about the latest evidence-based information and apply it in my work,” Caitlin shares.
Thanks to your generous support, Caitlin attended the 2025 Exercise and Sports Science Australia Innovation and Practice Forum, gaining invaluable insights into the latest evidence-based practice in movement for pain management.
“As an exercise professional, it is essential for meto continue professional development so that I can learn about the latest evidence-based information and apply it in my work,” Caitlin shares.
The training has already made a remarkable difference. Caitlin is now creating tailored exercise programs to support strength, balance and mobility for people experiencing chemotherapy-induced neuropathy and other chronic pain conditions – specialised care that wasn’t available before your support made her training possible.
Chemotherapy can cause devastating nerve damage; bringing pain, numbness, and mobility challenges that can feel overwhelming for those affected.
But now, thanks to your generosity, there’s hope.
Caitlin is better equipped to deliver pain science education that can be genuinely life-changing for people who have been struggling with persistent discomfort.
She’s also learned about the musculoskeletal effects of medications such as Ozempic, and now incorporates resistance, balance, gait and posture training into care plans for people prescribed this medication – knowledge that directly improves their quality of life.
“I am inspired by what my peers are achieving in their fields, and it motivates me to implement new strategies and learnings,” Caitlin reflects.
Your support has also empowered Clinical Educator Kim Learmonth to attend specialised wound care training, including a Lower Leg Ulcer conference that has transformed how she approaches patient education and care.
Pictured: Kim Learmonth, Clinical Educator
Kim’s experience demonstrates the multiplying effect of your generosity. After attending the conference, she gained crucial knowledge about arterial versus venous leg ulcers, the differences between the two, doppler assessments, and compression techniques for wound treatment.
She also learned about the strategic use of silver dressings – all advanced techniques that improve healing outcomes.
But your impact doesn’t stop with Kim.
As a Clinical Educator, she shares this knowledge with her entire team and incorporates these advances into her education sessions on wound care.
“Science is constantly changing and improving, new products are developed and we need our nurses to be educated about these changes and advancements. Also there is always something to learn.”
Kim’s message to generous people like you is powerful: “We should, as nurses, never stop learning.”
Because of your generosity, BlueCare’s healthcare professionals have gained life-changing knowledge that directly improves the care your loved ones – and thousands of other older Queenslanders – receive every day.
When you give, you’re not just funding training.
You’re ensuring that when your loved ones need wound care, their nurse has the latest techniques to provide the best care.
You’re making sure that when someone faces chemotherapy side effects, their exercise physiologist knows exactly how to help them regain strength and mobility.
The healthcare professionals you support are deeply grateful and want you to know the difference you’re making. One carer shared:
“Opportunities like this allow health professionals like myself to improve our knowledge and skill set, which help us better care for the community.”
Your kindness truly multiplies. Each gift you give multiplies into better care for real people facing real challenges. Thank you!
