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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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What questions should I ask at a retirement village?

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

Description: When you are actively exploring different retirement villages, asking questions helps you compare options and see which village best matches your unique wants, needs, and values. We’ve listed the questions we commonly get asked to help you uncover which are the best retirement villages for you.
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How to thrive in retirement: 11 tips for an active and social life.

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

Description: Wondering how you can stay active in retirement? Here are 11 easy ways to stay physically, socially, and mentally healthy once you’ve wrapped up at work.
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How do retirement villages work and what are the benefits?

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

Description: Retirement villages are an increasingly popular place to be - offering the charm of a close-knit, sociable community, the relief of little to no maintenance costs, and options to receive care in your own home if your health needs change over time.
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Five benefits of living in a retirement village

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

Description: There are many known benefits of living in a retirement village, but making the move is never a decision that’s made lightly.
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Five things you need to know before moving into a retirement village

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

Description: It’s a big decision to downsize into a retirement village, and you might be wondering what the lifestyle will be like, how much it costs, or what the differences are compared to a private residential sale. Here’s five golden nuggets you’ll be glad you knew before taking the plunge.
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Thinking of Retirement Living? Here are some questions to ask.

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

Description: Downsizing from your family home is a difficult decision. If left too late, it can be a decision of necessity rather than choice.
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How much does it cost to live in a retirement village?

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

Description: If you’re thinking about making the move into a retirement community, there are several costs to understand and consider.
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Five reasons to choose a BaptistCare Retirement Village

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

Description: There are a lot of different retirement villages out there and choosing the right option can often feel like an overwhelming task for seniors ready to downsize and make a change.
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BaptistCare to welcome two NSW retirement villages from Presbyterian Aged Care

Date: 14/05/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: BaptistCare

Description: BaptistCare has exchanged contracts to acquire the ownership and operation of two retirement villages in NSW.
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BaptistCare's response to the 2026 Federal Budget

Date: 13/05/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: BaptistCare

Description: BaptistCare says the government's budget investments move things in the right direction, but longer-term reform is still needed
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Pedaling for Hope

Date: 20/04/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: The Chain Reaction Challenge isn’t just a physically demanding ride - it’s a heartfelt mission to bring hope and opportunity to children facing hardship. This year, we invite you to be part of a journey that’s about more than kilometres - it’s about making real, lasting change.

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BaptistCare to welcome two NSW retirement villages from Presbyterian Aged Care

Date: 14/05/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: BaptistCare

Description: BaptistCare has exchanged contracts to acquire the ownership and operation of two retirement villages in NSW.
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BaptistCare's response to the 2026 Federal Budget

Date: 13/05/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: BaptistCare

Description: BaptistCare says the government's budget investments move things in the right direction, but longer-term reform is still needed
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Pedaling for Hope

Date: 20/04/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: The Chain Reaction Challenge isn’t just a physically demanding ride - it’s a heartfelt mission to bring hope and opportunity to children facing hardship. This year, we invite you to be part of a journey that’s about more than kilometres - it’s about making real, lasting change.

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Can couples stay together in residential aged care?

Date: 21/04/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Learn whether couples can stay together in residential aged care and nursing homes, the living options available, and how BaptistCare supports partners to remain connected.
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How to get respite care for your loved one

Date: 14/04/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Discover how to access flexible respite care options for the elderly, including the types of respite available, when to consider it, costs, and how BaptistCare supports families with compassionate short-term care.
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World Parkinson’s Day

Date: 13/04/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Observed on 11 April each year, World Parkinson’s Day is a time to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and support people living with the condition.

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Can couples stay together in residential aged care?

Date: 21/04/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Learn whether couples can stay together in residential aged care and nursing homes, the living options available, and how BaptistCare supports partners to remain connected.
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How to get respite care for your loved one

Date: 14/04/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Discover how to access flexible respite care options for the elderly, including the types of respite available, when to consider it, costs, and how BaptistCare supports families with compassionate short-term care.
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World Parkinson’s Day

Date: 13/04/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Observed on 11 April each year, World Parkinson’s Day is a time to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and support people living with the condition.
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