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Work underway on $27million Wagga Wagga aged care transformation

Date: 23/11/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Work will commence this month on the redevelopment of aged care home BaptistCare Caloola Centre in Wagga Wagga, with local builder Lipman leading a locally-sourced construction team to renew the aged care centre.

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Well done, good and faithful servant: Tribute to Alf Bourne

Date: 22/11/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Dorothy Henderson Lodge resident, local legend and centenarian Alf Bourne has been part of the BaptistCare family since 2002, first living at Willandra Village and then at Dorothy Henderson Lodge.

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Future of retirement living

Date: 02/11/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Read some recent statistics

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Home care staff walk length of Australia’s perimeter for lockdown wellbeing

Date: 25/10/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: With virtual fitness challenges increasingly popular during lockdown, BaptistCare’s home care employees decided to use the first month of spring to focus on exercise and heart health, with extraordinary results.

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TAFE NSW helps HopeStreet employee find work that feeds the soul

Date: 25/10/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet

Description: Nicole Martin credits TAFE NSW with helping her build confidence and find work that nourishes the soul.

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106 trips around the sun for BaptistCare legend, Alf

Date: 25/10/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Every 25 October, BaptistCare’s aged care team celebrate legend and centenarian Alf Bourne, one of Australia’s oldest volunteers, who this year turned an incredible 106.

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Vintage cars and picturesque weather at Baptistcare Morrison Gardens

Date: 13/10/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Spring had truly sprung, giving us a beautiful day for a visit from the WA Vintage Car Association at Baptistcare Morrison Gardens residential care in Midland.

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Happy 106th Birthday to Nora at Baptistcare Morrison Gardens

Date: 10/10/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Together with her friends and family, Nora celebrated her 106th birthday in style at Baptistcare Morrison Gardens residential care in Midland.

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Growing veggies in pots – it’s good for you, and it’s easy

Date: 05/10/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Not only do homegrown veggies taste better, they’re better for your health, too. Tips on starting your own veggie garden.

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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.