Who We Are
MADCOTA Cares! empowers seniors in the Maryborough District — including our rural regions — by providing accessible, people‑focused support that bridges aged‑care service gaps. We champion fairness, dignity and community connection so every older person can live well and feel genuinely cared for.
Our Vision
A future where seniors across Maryborough and the rural Fraser Coast enjoy seamless access to care, strong community connection and the confidence that help is always close by.
Our Values
Respect – We honour every senior’s story, choices and dignity.
Kindness – We show genuine care in every interaction.
Reliability – We turn up, follow through and support people when it matters most.
Equity – We close service gaps so every senior has fair access to care.
Connection – We reduce isolation and bring people together.
Local Commitment – We support our region with solutions that reflect our region.
Our Promise
No senior in our region will be left behind.
Our StoryCare that continues. Connection that lasts. Support at Home, every step of the way.
On the Fraser Coast, community has always been our greatest strength. Neighbours look out for neighbours. People stop for a yarn at the shops. Families grow across generations of familiar streets, farms, and small towns. But as life changes — as children move away, health shifts, or mobility becomes harder — many older people begin to feel the distance.
MADCOTA Cares! was created to close that distance.
We began with two simple but powerful questions: Why do rural seniors experience greater social injustice? And what do they need to feel safe, supported, and connected at home?
So we asked them.
We sat at kitchen tables in Howard, Brooweena, and Tiaro. We listened to seniors on the phone from Bauple and Glenwood. We heard stories in Maryborough — stories of independence, resilience, and the deep desire to stay in the homes they love for as long as possible.
And the message was unmistakable: “We don’t want to leave our homes. We just need reliable help — someone we can trust, and someone we can afford.”
MADCOTA Cares! exists to honour that message. To stand beside our seniors. To make staying at home not just possible, but dignified, safe, and connected.