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When working in aged care becomes a family affair

When working in aged care becomes a family affair

Date: 26/02/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care, Aged Care Homes

Description: A mother and daughter, who are both care partners at Baptistcare Gracewood residential aged care lovingly call the 135 seniors who live in the Salter Point facility familia.

Strength training builds friendships at Baptist Care David Buttfield Centre in Gwelup

Strength-training builds friendships at BaptistCare David Buttfield Centre in Gwelup

Date: 22/02/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Physiotherapists at Baptistcare David Buttfield Centre Residential Care in Gwelup have noticed some surprising results while putting a group of 80-somethings through their paces in the gym.

Baptistcare Riversides roast loving retirees

Baptistcare Riverside’s roast loving retirees

Date: 18/02/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Max Smeeth is the undisputed master of the spit roast at Baptistcare Riverside, a modern retirement living facility in Salter Point.

Demystifying Aged Care podcast returning for Series 2

Demystifying Aged Care podcast returning for Series 2

Date: 18/02/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care, Retirement Living, Aged Care Homes

Description: Following the success of Series 1, legendary broadcaster Graham Mabury is back for Series 2 of our Demystifying Aged Care podcast.

Performing still a family affair for a Gracehaven residential aged care resident in Rockingham

Performing still a family affair for a Gracehaven residential aged care resident in Rockingham

Date: 03/02/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: A fifth generation of performers charmed everyone at Baptistcare Gracehaven Residential Care in Rockingham with their sunny smiles, sparkly costumes and youthful energy.

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BaptistCare Watermark’s Ethics recognition ‘well deserved’

Date: 29/01/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: BaptistCare Watermark Village was awarded the Wagga Wagga Business Chambers’ Excellence in Business Ethics Award last week, acknowledging the villages’ core values of Love, Respect, Reliability and Empowerment.

99 year old home care customer gives vintage motorcycles new life

99-year-old home care customer gives vintage motorcycles new life

Date: 27/01/2021
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: He may be a few months shy of his 100th birthday, but BaptistCare Home Care customer Ronald Morrison’s favourite place to be is still in his at-home workshop where he spends hours restoring vintage motorcycles.

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A Backyard That's Worth Exploring

Date: 22/01/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Merilyn Philip discovered BaptistCare Aminya offered the perfect jumping-off point for years of adventure exploring her own backyard.

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Using your home care package entitlements

Date: 01/01/2021
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: You’ve worked hard, spent wisely and saved up for a rainy day. These are all great habits regarding money, but they are not so wise regarding your home care entitlements.

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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.