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Volunteering means theres never a bad hair day at Baptistcare Mirrambeena Residential Care

Volunteering means there’s never a bad hair day at Baptistcare Mirrambeena Residential Care

Date: 18/05/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Lara Armstrong has found a way to close the distance between her and her loved ones in Perth by volunteering at Baptistcare Mirrambeena Residential Care in Margaret River.

Keeping fit and active at Riverside retirement living complex

Keeping fit and active at Riverside retirement living complex

Date: 04/05/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: A new bowling green recently opened for retirement living residents at BaptistCare Riverside Salter Point, with a special barbecue attended by residents, family and friends.

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Gracewood resident celebrates turning 107!

Date: 03/05/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Heather “Nana” Gourlay is BaptistCare’s oldest resident, living at The Gracewood Centre in Kellyville. Born in April, 1914 Heather has gone by the name Nana for over 50 years and celebrates turning 107 years old this year.

Home care bond spans 20 years

Home care bond spans 20 years

Date: 28/04/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Proving that age is no barrier to living independently at home are 99-year-old vintage motorcycle enthusiast Ronald Morrison and his 79-year-old BaptistCare Home Care support worker Dorit Fleischer.

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Clinical Referrers

Date: 27/04/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: BaptistCare

Description: Helping your patients understand their aged care journey

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First sod turned for a second time at historic BaptistCare site

Date: 21/04/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Community Housing

Description: Sixty-eight years after the completion of its very first home for elderly women, leading not for profit organisation, BaptistCare, witnessed a second “turning of the first sod” today at the organisation’s Carlingford birthplace.

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Gwelup residential care resident collects containers for a cause

Date: 21/04/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Des Gilbert, 87, is among the thousands of West Aussies who have started to collect and deposit their recyclables for the Containers for Change initiative.

Baptist Care video calls bridge miles between loved ones

BaptistCare video calls bridge miles between loved ones

Date: 20/04/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Video calls have been bringing BaptistCare residents even closer to their loved ones at a time when COVID-19 has been keeping many families apart.

Baptist Care Mirrambeena Residential Care WWII veteran joins the war against COVID 19 web

BaptistCare Mirrambeena Residential Care WWII veteran joins the war against COVID-19

Date: 17/04/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Former Lancaster Bomber Navigator, John Foy (97), a BaptistCare Mirrambeena resident in Margaret River, lined up to join the fight against COVID-19 on Tuesday, 16 March 2021.

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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.