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Understanding Homelessness is the first step to ending it

David Gibson, Manager, and Tory Barton, Caseworker, say the key findings in the latest research Ending homelessness in Australia: An evidence and policy deep dive is an accurate reflection of what they see daily at HopeStreet Windale. Presenting evidence from the larges...

New Women’s Space at St Marys opens doors

The relocated BaptistCare Women’s Space in St Marys opened its doors in February. The purposely renovated cottage is large and homely, beautifully furnished, with private casework offices, dining and lounge, and a big backyard. Our Women's Spaces in Darlinghurst and St...

An urgent appeal for our flood affected communities

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in our State as many thousands of people come to terms with losing their homes, and for some their pets, livelihoods, livestock and loved ones too. At the time of writing, people of the Northern Rivers are in desperate need of food st...

Your donations are making a difference

Thank you to the generous individuals, colleagues and businesses that have donated to our BaptistCare NSW Flood Appeal. Thanks to your support we have surpassed our original goal of $100,000 with current funds raised for our NSW Flood Appeal totalling over $255,000 at ...

Halfway mark achieved on BaptistCare’s biggest community housing build

BaptistCare’s latest community housing development has reached the halfway mark, with guests gathering at the construction site on 29 March and a tree ceremoniously placed on the highest point of the build. BaptistCare and its building partners Lendlease, DKO Architect...

How volunteering in a flood zone gave me a new appreciation for aged care workers

Karen works in BaptistCare’s Marketing and Communications team and volunteered as part of the surge workforce to go to BaptistCare Mid Richmond Centre in Coraki when the flooding occurred in early March. This is her boots-on-the-ground account of what happened. Writt...

Niola Welcomes the ADF with Open Arms

It was an exciting week for the staff and residents at BaptistCare Niola in February when Australian Defence Force personnel temporarily joined the team! The Niola team were emotionally and physically exhausted after working tirelessly to prevent COVID from spreading i...

Wagga celebrates opening of relocated overnight respite service

The Murrumbidgee region’s overnight respite cottage, BaptistCare Towner House, which provides much-needed support for local carers, celebrated its reopening today in its newly refurbished venue in Tatton. Federal Member for Riverina, The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Cr Dal...

Designing for a stronger community and healthier city with vertical villages

A new research report seeking to answer the question ‘How do we create socially connected communities in high rise developments which enhance community wellbeing?’ was launched on Monday 4 April by the Hon. Rose Jackson MLC, Shadow Minister for Water, Housing and Homele...

Carlingford Seniors Living Village

We'll be using this page to communicate with our Carlingford neighbours about our proposed Seniors Living Village at BaptistCare's Carlingford birthplace.

HopeStreet partners with TOMRA Return and Earn to raise funds

From now until 16 October, people can support BaptistCare HopeStreet with much-needed funds when they recycle eligible cans and glass bottles at 20 Return and Earn locations across NSW. Speaking about the recycling and fundraising initiative, Scott Lockie, BaptistCare's...

In Home Care Services At Your Home

Home is where the heart is. For most of us, our homes are filled with cherished memories and are the places where we feel most comfortable and truly ourselves.As we age, maintaining our homes can become difficult. BaptistCare’s provides home care services in Sydney NSW ...

Remaining Independent With Home Care Services

A sense of independence is crucial to most people’s sense of wellbeing and enjoyment of life. We understand this and offer a range of home care services designed to keep you independent, safe and secure in your own home. Our Allied Health home care services may be just ...

BaptistCare makes list for AFR BOSS Best Places to Work 2022

BaptistCare is excited to announce the organisation has been acknowledged in the 2022 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List, ranking tenth in the Government, Education and Not for Profit list, from over 750 nominated organisations across Australia and New Zealand. The orga...

BaptistCare joins chorus for aged care reform following second leaders’ debate in 2022 federal election

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is one of many aged care providers hoping the federal election will be a catalyst for change to safeguard affordable and quality aged care for future generations, as fresh research shows the sector remains top of mind for voters. Polling of vot...

“I had no one else to help me.”

At a time where women are returning to violent relationships due to lack of housing, you can help us walk them to a safer home. Brigit* fled her husband, who had abused her physically, financially, and psychologically for many years, after he turned on his children incl...

What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is an important part of the genuine care that we deliver in our residential aged care homes. In this blog, we explore palliative care and hear from Jill Dexter, Residential Manager at BaptistCare Carey Gardens in Canberra, on the importance of achieving ...

Roy's Home Care Story

Roy’s Home Care Choice Is Clear Families are looking for innovative ways to support their ageing loved ones with home care services in Sydney, when their own time is also so limited; sandwiched between the increased care needs of ageing parents, and the growing demands ...

Jill's Lifelong Nursing Career

For many, nursing is a life-long commitment to the service of others. And for Jill Dexter, Residential Manager of BaptistCare Carey Gardens in Canberra, this year marks an incredible 50 years of dedication to her rewarding profession. Today, in acknowledging Internation...

Betty's Story

Clever solution for independent living With help from BaptistCare’s in home care services, Betty Marks is overcoming challenges caused by frailty and vision loss to live a full and happy life. At 89, Betty Marks’ mind is as sharp as ever, but after a series of health is...