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5 misconceptions of apartment living

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

Description: I speak to a lot of people grappling with the emotional journey involved in moving into a retirement living community. In this blog I dispel five common misunderstandings about retirement life.
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A Love Story for the Ages

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

Description: In their 80s, Janny Woldhuis and Ray Hoekzema were surprised to find themselves at the centre of an unlikely love story.
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Friendships blossom between students and BaptistCare clients in regional NSW

Date: 31/12/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care, BaptistCare

Description: What happens when you bring two generations together each week to listen, chat and learn from each other?
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The top 10 BaptistCare stories of 2024

Date: 30/12/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: BaptistCare

Description: What a year it's been! Let's look back at some top BaptistCare moments of 2024.
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The magic of BaptistCare Bethel’s Christmas display

Date: 20/12/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes, BaptistCare

Description: For ten years, BaptistCare Bethel’s chaplain Chris Fisher has been creating a mesmerising miniature Christmas wonderland.
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Stay connected this Christmas with BaptistCare social clubs

Date: 04/12/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: The science is undeniable: we’re happier when we connect with other humans. This festive season, why not join your local BaptistCare social group for seniors and enjoy all the benefits of social connection for yourself.
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Faces of Baptcare: Judy Pryse

Date: 29/11/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Meet Judy Pryse, one of our most valued and long-standing home care staff members at Baptcare in Gippsland.
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BaptistCare celebrates the official opening of BaptistCare Caloola in Wagga Wagga

Date: 28/11/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes, BaptistCare

Description: It was a packed house as the refurbished BaptistCare Caloola was officially opened this week.
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BaptistCare at home unveils its 2025 calendar featuring vibrant new images from across Australia

Date: 27/11/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: BaptistCare at home has returned with a collection of some of the country’s most breathtaking vistas, as the 2025 home care calendar is launched for its third successful year.
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BaptistCare’s tea, tech and talk entertainment lounge

Date: 08/06/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Celebrating innovation, connection, and co-designing spaces 
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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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Maranoa entertainment lounge

BaptistCare’s tea, tech and talk entertainment lounge

Date: 08/06/2026
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Celebrating innovation, connection, and co-designing spaces 
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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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How do I find my purpose in life after retirement?

Date: 25/06/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Retirement is a chance to shape your days around what matters most to you and make the most of every day in meaningful ways. While many people look forward to greater freedom and flexibility, retirement can also raise an important question: how do I find my purpose in life after retirement?
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What to do when siblings disagree on aged care

Date: 11/06/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Sibling disagreement when it comes to making aged care decisions for parents is a common and stressful challenge for families. We’ve put together some practical tips and advice to help navigating this time a little easier.
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Seven top tips on how to keep your mind active after retirement

Date: 03/06/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Retirement is a chance to shape your days around what matters most to you. You can stay mentally sharp, socially connected and emotionally fulfilled while continuing to make the most of every day, together.

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How do I find my purpose in life after retirement?

Date: 25/06/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Retirement is a chance to shape your days around what matters most to you and make the most of every day in meaningful ways. While many people look forward to greater freedom and flexibility, retirement can also raise an important question: how do I find my purpose in life after retirement?
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What to do when siblings disagree on aged care

Date: 11/06/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Sibling disagreement when it comes to making aged care decisions for parents is a common and stressful challenge for families. We’ve put together some practical tips and advice to help navigating this time a little easier.
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Seven top tips on how to keep your mind active after retirement

Date: 03/06/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Retirement is a chance to shape your days around what matters most to you. You can stay mentally sharp, socially connected and emotionally fulfilled while continuing to make the most of every day, together.
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