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This octogenarian is proving age is just a number as she aces fitness and friendship through her love of tennis

Date: 26/05/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: She hasn't won a Grand Slam, but Doreen Waideman still feels like a winner thanks to the fitness and friendships she's found through tennis.

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Faith in action: Dick McLellan's extraordinary life and legacy in Ethiopia

Date: 22/05/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: At 93 years young, BaptistCare resident, Dick McLellan has journeyed to Ethiopia 27 times as a Christian missionary.

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Palliative care in your own home

Date: 12/05/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: During National Palliative Care Week, discover how BaptistCare at Home delivers comfort and dignity to people with life-limiting illnesses through palliative care at home, providing vital physical, practical, and emotional support to clients and their families.

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Bringing music to the heart of WestCare

Date: 08/05/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Counselling & Family Services

Description: The WestCare Centre community in SA was treated to a magical morning by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.

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Kira finds hope

Date: 07/05/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: When Kira* walked through the doors of HopeStreet, she had suffered significant trauma and was on the brink of homelessness.

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This International Nurses Day, meet BaptistCare home care nurse, Amanda

Date: 29/04/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: In recognition of International Nurses Day we’re shining a light on the incredible work of home care nurses – people like BaptistCare Registered Nurse, Amanda, whose career is filled with purpose, compassion, and genuine connection.

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How to cope with downsizing your home

Date: 28/04/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Moving into a retirement community is an exciting new chapter, but downsizing can feel like upsizing on stress. Here’s how to successfully navigate the change and enjoy the transition.

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What to do after retirement: 12 Inspiring ways to fill your retirement days!

Date: 22/04/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Plan your retirement with our guide. Discover travel, storytelling, gardening, and volunteering tips, along with information on downsizing, mindfulness, and active living for a fulfilling retirement.

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A remarkable veggie garden is a labour of love for BaptistCare resident and his incredible green thumb

Date: 15/04/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: When Charlie Shorter finished up as the Vasse Primary School’s much-loved gardener 24 years ago, he never imagined he would come out of retirement at the age of 88.

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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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Cooking up a career: How work experience led Arthur to his dream job

Date: 11/11/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care, Retirement Living

Description: When 18-year-old Arthur Robinson first stepped into the kitchens at Sunrise Supported Living Tuncurry retirement village as a year 10 work experience student, he had no idea how much it would shape his future.

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BaptistCare opens its newest aged care home, as BaptistCare Glendale Lodge is officially opened

Date: 10/11/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Community was on full display as a gathering was held to open a new aged care home.

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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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Cooking up a career: How work experience led Arthur to his dream job

Date: 11/11/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care, Retirement Living

Description: When 18-year-old Arthur Robinson first stepped into the kitchens at Sunrise Supported Living Tuncurry retirement village as a year 10 work experience student, he had no idea how much it would shape his future.

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BaptistCare opens its newest aged care home, as BaptistCare Glendale Lodge is officially opened

Date: 10/11/2025
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Community was on full display as a gathering was held to open a new aged care home.

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Supporting a loved one living with dementia at Christmas

Date: 12/12/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Christmas tips for families supporting a loved one living with dementia, plus respite options and practical ways BaptistCare at home can help during the festive season.

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When Christmas brings change: Recognising the signs of dementia

Date: 10/12/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Noticing changes in a loved one at Christmas? Learn the signs of dementia, how to explore aged care options together, and what BaptistCare residential aged care can offer.

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Dubbo retirement village with aged care next door

Date: 10/12/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Explore BaptistCare’s Kintyre Living Village in Dubbo, a leading retirement village with aged care next door at Kintyre Lodge.

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Supporting a loved one living with dementia at Christmas

Date: 12/12/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Christmas tips for families supporting a loved one living with dementia, plus respite options and practical ways BaptistCare at home can help during the festive season.

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When Christmas brings change: Recognising the signs of dementia

Date: 10/12/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Noticing changes in a loved one at Christmas? Learn the signs of dementia, how to explore aged care options together, and what BaptistCare residential aged care can offer.

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Dubbo retirement village with aged care next door

Date: 10/12/2025
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Explore BaptistCare’s Kintyre Living Village in Dubbo, a leading retirement village with aged care next door at Kintyre Lodge.