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What are the early signs and symptoms of dementia?

Date: 17/09/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming, but early detection often means there are more options to manage the condition and find the right support. Here are some of the early signs and symptoms to look out for.

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Foster Care Week 2024 | Spotlight on foster carers Tara and Peter Krakowski

Date: 12/09/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Counselling & Family Services

Description: Tara and Peter have been foster carers for over 12 years in Tasmania, most recently with Baptcare.

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Angelina still full of beans as BaptistCare’s longest-serving care partner

Date: 11/09/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care, BaptistCare

Description: Meet Angela. She's just about to hit 25 years of service as a BaptistCare at home care partner!

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BaptistCare residents find joy in Shore School student visits

Date: 10/09/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes, BaptistCare

Description: Each week smiles fill the faces of students and seniors alike at BaptistCare aged care homes in Macquarie Park.

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BaptistCare employee nominated for HESTA award for inventing a revolutionary new bed

Date: 30/08/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: To prevent bed sores, immobile residents need to be turned regularly, but this can wake them during the night. Tracy Burling, BaptistCare Regional Operations Manager and Registered Nurse with three decades' worth of experience, thought there must be a better way.

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BaptistCare to acquire retirement community in Southern Sydney from Eventide Homes (NSW)

Date: 29/08/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: BaptistCare is delighted to announce it has entered into an agreement to acquire Walter Skelton Village, located in Padstow Heights.

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BaptistCare at home Social Club in North Ryde provides much-needed cultural connection for local seniors

Date: 27/08/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: BaptistCare at home’s North Ryde social club in Sydney is providing essential social support and cultural connection with two weekly cultural groups, bringing together local seniors in Armenian and Chinese South African communities.

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Steve's lifeline: A journey from the streets to hope and warmth

Date: 26/08/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: In the heart of our community, there are stories of resilience that often go unheard. Stories like that of Steve, a 70-year-old who faced the harsh reality of homelessness. His tale is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the difference a single act of kindness can make.

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BaptistCare teams pitch AI innovations to tackle real world challenges

Date: 23/08/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes, BaptistCare

Description: Bringing together BaptistCare brains and artificial intelligence, a small contest was held to find solutions to some industry challenges.

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Made with love at Bethshan Gardens

Date: 22/12/2025
Category: News
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Description: Residents’ handmade knitted gifts bring comfort to babies and families in Gosford hospital.

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Christmas spirit was in full force at the Karingal Aged Care Home community celebration

Date: 19/12/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: There was a five metre Santa, carols and even snow at the Karingal Aged Care home Christmas celebration.

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BaptistCare to acquire Keyton’s Western Australian retirement village portfolio

Date: 12/11/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: BaptistCare is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement to acquire Keyton’s portfolio of retirement villages in WA.

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Made with love at Bethshan Gardens

Date: 22/12/2025
Category: News
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Description: Residents’ handmade knitted gifts bring comfort to babies and families in Gosford hospital.

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Christmas spirit was in full force at the Karingal Aged Care Home community celebration

Date: 19/12/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: There was a five metre Santa, carols and even snow at the Karingal Aged Care home Christmas celebration.

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BaptistCare to acquire Keyton’s Western Australian retirement village portfolio

Date: 12/11/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: BaptistCare is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement to acquire Keyton’s portfolio of retirement villages in WA.

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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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Sensory activities for elderly people: a practical guide to boosting wellbeing

Date: 20/01/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Our senses connect us to our world. A favourite song, a fragrance, the warmth and softness of a pet’s fur – these small things can spark joy, calm the mind and stir cherished memories.

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Home on The Grange

Date: 07/01/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: The Grange is a premium retirement village in Wagga known for its resort-style amenities, exceptional architectural design, and peaceful locale. Hear from two couples who currently live at The Grange: Colleen & Lance, and Malcom & Deb.

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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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Sensory activities for elderly people: a practical guide to boosting wellbeing

Date: 20/01/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Our senses connect us to our world. A favourite song, a fragrance, the warmth and softness of a pet’s fur – these small things can spark joy, calm the mind and stir cherished memories.

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Home on The Grange

Date: 07/01/2026
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: The Grange is a premium retirement village in Wagga known for its resort-style amenities, exceptional architectural design, and peaceful locale. Hear from two couples who currently live at The Grange: Colleen & Lance, and Malcom & Deb.