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14 engaging activities that seniors can enjoy in residential aged care

Date: 06/03/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes

Description: Making the move into residential aged care? Here are some of the great activities you can expect to be on offer in your new home.

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How we work with men to help break the cycle of domestic and family violence

Date: 05/03/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: “How are the men going to know how to manage their own triggers, their own trauma, if they haven’t understood or had explained to them what’s actually happening with them?” asks BaptistCare HopeStreet Counsellor and Group Facilitator, Graham.

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HopeStreet's Youth Space helps students transition to high school

Date: 05/03/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: “I was really grateful for the free school supplies because it meant that my mum didn’t have to spend all our money on them." HopeStreet's Youth Space helps students transition to high school.

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What are the four levels of Home Care Packages - and what will they cost me?

Date: 29/02/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: Confused about Home Care Packages? Our blog delves into each of the four levels, explaining which services are included in each, how long you can expect to wait for funding, and what financial contributions may be required.

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The Mid North Coast celebrates official opening of the Wauchope BaptistCare Home Care hub

Date: 28/02/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: There was cake, coffee and congratulations on the Mid North Coast at the launch of the Wauchope Home Care office.

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When you’re a single mum, like Sally, facing cancer on your own is scary enough…

Date: 28/02/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: HopeStreet, BaptistCare

Description: “It broke me. But I had to be strong for my kids.” Today your compassionate gift means caring mums don’t need to worry about how to pay vital bills and feed their kids.

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Harnessing the power of prayer

Date: 22/02/2024
Category: News, Stories
Subcategory: Aged Care Homes, Aged Care Homes

Description: Prayer informs and shapes the BaptistCare Chaplaincy team in their daily ministry - whether to our residents, clients, tenants, or to fellow colleagues and employees.

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Citizen of the year award - Beryl Tarttelin

Date: 31/01/2024
Category: News
Subcategory: Home Care

Description: A big congratulations to Beryl Tarttelin, one of our BaptistCare home care clients winning Bungedore Citizen of the Year 2024

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How to thrive in retirement: 11 tips for an active and social life.

Date: 19/01/2024
Category: Stories
Subcategory: Retirement Living, BaptistCare

Description: Wondering how you can stay active in retirement? Here are 11 easy ways to stay physically, socially, and mentally healthy once you’ve wrapped up at work.

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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.