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Types of Retirement Villages

Date: 06/02/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Retirement villages offer a vibrant, connected community, making them an excellent choice for retirement living. In this guide, we explore the various types of retirement villages, including traditional retirement villages, rental retirement villages, assisted living and land-lease communities.

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Courage and connection at Camp Yurrebilla

Date: 05/02/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Counselling & Family Services

Description: Young people from SA’s Out of Home Care program and Aboriginal Family Support Services connect and have fun at Camp Yurrebilla

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Understanding your superannuation: How to fund a fulfilling retirement

Date: 03/02/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Whilst the average age of retirement in Australia is 55, most pre-retirees are planning to work well into their sixties to access their pension and secure a more stable source of income.

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Transforming Lives with BaptistCare HopeStreet

Date: 28/01/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: At BaptistCare HopeStreet, we seek to transform the lives of people in our communities who are living with disadvantage or experiencing great personal trials.

What’s involved with palliative care services at home?

Date: 19/01/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Palliative care at home, a largely untapped resource in Australia, can support you or your loved one through life’s most challenging times. From symptom management and practical help with daily living to emotional support and respite for caregivers, it’s about enhancing quality of life and ensuring comfort and dignity in the place you know best - your home.

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Activities for the elderly at home

Date: 15/01/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Are you looking for activities for the elderly to help them stay happy and healthy at home? Read on!

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What is a retirement village and why make the move?

Date: 01/01/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: What defines a retirement village? Who are they for? And what are the benefits?

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What’s it like living in a retirement village?

Date: 01/01/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Patricia, a resident at BaptistCare’s Angus Bristow Village in Elderslie, shares her experiences of retirement living for anyone considering the move.

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How to choose a retirement village – 6 things to consider before deciding

Date: 01/01/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Choosing a retirement village becomes easier when you know exactly what you are looking for. This article is a guide for individuals and families to help make informed decisions around what retirement living looks like and choosing the best retirement village to make their vision come to life.

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New Vocera badge provides faster, safer care

Date: 27/02/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: The new badge strengthens safe communication, faster response times, and continuity of care for residents in our aged care homes.

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BaptistCare’s Community Food Hub is growing to tackle food insecurity in SA

Date: 24/02/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: Counselling & Family Services

Description: BaptistCare is pleased to announce the upcoming expansion of its Community Food Hub in Adelaide.

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The NSW Police Band delivers an unforgettable surprise for residents

Date: 17/02/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: SURPRISE! Thirty members of the NSW Police Band perform at BaptistCare Bethshan Gardens aged care home in Wyee

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New Vocera badge provides faster, safer care

Date: 27/02/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: The new badge strengthens safe communication, faster response times, and continuity of care for residents in our aged care homes.

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BaptistCare’s Community Food Hub is growing to tackle food insecurity in SA

Date: 24/02/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: Counselling & Family Services

Description: BaptistCare is pleased to announce the upcoming expansion of its Community Food Hub in Adelaide.

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The NSW Police Band delivers an unforgettable surprise for residents

Date: 17/02/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: SURPRISE! Thirty members of the NSW Police Band perform at BaptistCare Bethshan Gardens aged care home in Wyee

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James’ Journey: Friday BBQs and new beginnings at HopeStreet

Date: 10/03/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: After walking out of prison six months ago, James*, 55, had nothing but a plastic bag of possessions and a promise to himself.

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When is the best time to downsize your home?

Date: 02/03/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: When is the Best Time to Downsize Your Home? Learn the signs it may be time to downsize, the lifestyle benefits, and how a supportive retirement living community can help.

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Why aged care is important

Date: 28/01/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Discover why residential aged care matters – supporting dignity, independence and wellbeing so your loved one can live well every day.

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James’ Journey: Friday BBQs and new beginnings at HopeStreet

Date: 10/03/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: After walking out of prison six months ago, James*, 55, had nothing but a plastic bag of possessions and a promise to himself.

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When is the best time to downsize your home?

Date: 02/03/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: When is the Best Time to Downsize Your Home? Learn the signs it may be time to downsize, the lifestyle benefits, and how a supportive retirement living community can help.

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Why aged care is important

Date: 28/01/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Discover why residential aged care matters – supporting dignity, independence and wellbeing so your loved one can live well every day.