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Jason Hodges from Better Homes & Gardens helps us celebrate turning 5.

Date: 12/01/2022
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Better Homes & Gardens’ gardening guru, Jason Hodges, joined residents of The Gracewood Retirement Village, Kellyville in April 2018 to celebrate its fifth birthday, cutting the birthday cake and spending time in the community garden with residents and guests.

Church members giving the gift of time at Yallambee Residential Care

Church members giving the gift of time at Yallambee Residential Care

Date: 20/12/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Pastoral Care and Church Service Volunteers add richness and meaning to the lives of Baptistcare Yallambee Residential Care residents.

Jack's Master Move

Date: 30/11/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: When Jack Weller is not travelling around the countryside, he is out walking in the bush with the twittering birds keeping him company. He’s a very proactive 98-year-old who has called BaptistCare Aminya home for 23 years and is an absolute pleasure to have in company.

A home among the gum trees at Baptistcare Yallambee Retirement Village

A home among the gum trees at Baptistcare Yallambee Retirement Village

Date: 29/11/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: What happens when you are ready to downsize, but don’t want to trade in your lifestyle? The answer for Alva Currie was to move into Baptistcare Yallambee Retirement Village.

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The retirement village next door

Date: 29/11/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care, Retirement Living

Description: Baptistcare's range of aged care services have helped Margaret Stuart reclaim her life and make the most of her senior years at William Carey Court retirement village.

Happy 100th birthday to Filomena at Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care

Happy 100th birthday to Filomena at Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care

Date: 29/11/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: It was a birthday to remember for Filomena Hodgkin who lives at Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care in Manjimup.

Paws and applause for Baptist Care volunteer at Moonya Residential Care

Paws and applause for BaptistCare volunteer at Moonya Residential Care

Date: 29/11/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Singing may have started as a childhood hobby but it is now a fulltime passion for Howard Owens who volunteers at Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care.

Graham Mabury returns for Season 2 of aged care podcast

Graham Mabury returns for Season 2 of aged care podcast

Date: 29/11/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care, Retirement Living, Aged Care Homes

Description: Legendary radio broadcaster Graham Mabury has returned to host the second season of Baptistcare’s Demystifying Aged Care podcast.

Collecting containers for a cause at David Buttfield Centre Residential Care

Collecting containers for a cause at David Buttfield Centre Residential Care

Date: 25/11/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Des Gilbert from Baptistcare David Buttfield Centre Residential Care is collecting and depositing recyclables for the Containers for Change initiative.

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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.