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BaptistCare at home Social Club in North Ryde provides much-needed cultural connection for local seniors

Date: 27/08/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: BaptistCare at home’s North Ryde social club in Sydney is providing essential social support and cultural connection with two weekly cultural groups, bringing together local seniors in Armenian and Chinese South African communities.

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Steve's lifeline: A journey from the streets to hope and warmth

Date: 26/08/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: In the heart of our community, there are stories of resilience that often go unheard. Stories like that of Steve, a 70-year-old who faced the harsh reality of homelessness. His tale is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the difference a single act of kindness can make.

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BaptistCare teams pitch AI innovations to tackle real world challenges

Date: 23/08/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes, BaptistCare

Description: Bringing together BaptistCare brains and artificial intelligence, a small contest was held to find solutions to some industry challenges.

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Congratulations to our 2024 award winners!

Date: 13/08/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: BaptistCare

Description: The annual BaptistCare Awards have been held, recognising an incredible line up of staff and volunteers.

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“Home-style” residential aged care: Household model offers a new way of living for seniors

Date: 30/07/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: The new "home-style" form of residential aged care is gaining increased attention and popularity – and for good reason. With smaller, more home-like living units, residents are transitioning to residential aged care that offers greater choice, a strong sense of belonging, and exceptional, round-the-clock care.

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How to prevent falls and keep your loved one safe at home

Date: 17/07/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Falls are the leading cause of hospitalisations for people over the age of 65. The good news is that with the right prevention measures in place, you can significantly reduce the risk of a fall for you or your loved one.

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Insights, inspiration and innovation found on SAGE study tour to UK and France.

Date: 17/07/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: BaptistCare

Description: Representatives from the BaptistCare leadership team travelled to the UK and France to take a look at the advanced social housing and innovative aged care systems.

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Support BaptistCare HopeStreet with much-needed funds through Return and Earn initiative

Date: 16/07/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: HopeStreet

Description: To date, BaptistCare HopeStreet has raised an astounding $7,000 off the back of community members recycling cans and glass bottles at Return and Earn locations

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Maggie Beer Foundation spices up the BaptistCare menu with new Mentor Trainer Program

Date: 20/06/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: BaptistCare is proud to have one of its residential aged care homes selected for this year’s highly anticipated Trainer Mentor program with the Maggie Beer Foundation.

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Repurposed shopping trolley delivering treats and joy to BaptistCare Morrison Gardens residents

Date: 18/11/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Every Tuesday excitement builds in BaptistCare Morrison Gardens.

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Baptcare, Baptist Care SA and BaptistCare to become Australia’s third-largest, integrated care and services provider

Date: 14/11/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: BaptistCare

Description: Three of Australia’s leading faith-based care providers today announced they will unite to become one of the largest integrated care and service providers in Australia

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Celebrating 10 Years of the BaptistCare Pastoral Care Volunteers Program

Date: 25/10/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care, Retirement Living, Aged Care Homes, BaptistCare

Description: A decade ago, an idea was formed to support and expand the work BaptistCare chaplains do through a team of volunteers.

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Repurposed shopping trolley delivering treats and joy to BaptistCare Morrison Gardens residents

Date: 18/11/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Every Tuesday excitement builds in BaptistCare Morrison Gardens.

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Baptcare, Baptist Care SA and BaptistCare to become Australia’s third-largest, integrated care and services provider

Date: 14/11/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: BaptistCare

Description: Three of Australia’s leading faith-based care providers today announced they will unite to become one of the largest integrated care and service providers in Australia

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Celebrating 10 Years of the BaptistCare Pastoral Care Volunteers Program

Date: 25/10/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care, Retirement Living, Aged Care Homes, BaptistCare

Description: A decade ago, an idea was formed to support and expand the work BaptistCare chaplains do through a team of volunteers.

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How to choose a retirement village – 6 things to consider before deciding

Date: 20/11/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Choosing a retirement village becomes easier when you know exactly what you are looking for. This article is a guide for individuals and families to help make informed decisions around what retirement living looks like and choosing the best retirement village to make their vision come to life.

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Handcrafted with Love: The Birth of HopeStreet Bears

Date: 20/11/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: The Heartwarming Journey of our HopeStreet Teddy Bears is a testament to the power of community and compassion we share at HopeStreet.

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Six tips for choosing the right aged care home

Date: 07/11/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Choosing the right aged care home can be easier when you know exactly what you’re looking for. This article delivers a helpful checklist for individuals and families who are making a decision on residential aged care.

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How to choose a retirement village – 6 things to consider before deciding

Date: 20/11/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living

Description: Choosing a retirement village becomes easier when you know exactly what you are looking for. This article is a guide for individuals and families to help make informed decisions around what retirement living looks like and choosing the best retirement village to make their vision come to life.

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Handcrafted with Love: The Birth of HopeStreet Bears

Date: 20/11/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: The Heartwarming Journey of our HopeStreet Teddy Bears is a testament to the power of community and compassion we share at HopeStreet.

Choosing an aged care home hero

Six tips for choosing the right aged care home

Date: 07/11/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Choosing the right aged care home can be easier when you know exactly what you’re looking for. This article delivers a helpful checklist for individuals and families who are making a decision on residential aged care.