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A tech-savvy 19-year-old who loves to chat, Aidan McGinty is one of a new breed of virtual volunteers at Baptistcare David Buttfield Centre Residential Care in Gwelup. Since responding to Baptistcare’s appeal for online angels during a preventative lockdown in March, th...
After more than 10 years volunteering at Baptistcare David Buttfield Centre Residential Care in Gwelup, Bev Denko still says it’s hearing the residents’ stories that she enjoys the most. Three days a week, the active 86-year-old gives up her time to help out in the Bapt...
Lara Armstrong has found a way to close the distance between her and her loved ones in Perth by volunteering at Baptistcare Mirrambeena Residential Care in Margaret River. What started as a weekly role as a hairdressing assistant four and half years ago has blossomed in...
Welcome to Demystifying Aged Care, your insider’s guide to navigating the aged care journey. Join our host, legendary broadcaster and former 6PR Nightline presenter, Graham Mabury, as we discuss the ageing journey and what really matters to you when it comes to growing ...
Pursuing a childhood dream to contribute positive change in the aged care sector has seen Chidlow’s Caitlin Bezuidenhout named WA’s Vocational Student of the Year for 2022. The 17-year-old aspiring nurse was nominated for her compassion and dedication to enriching the l...
A fragrant citrus tree in the grounds at Baptistcare Kalkarni Residential Care in Brookton has been the inspiration for its residents to embrace a new ‘land to table food’ initiative. Gardening has always been a favourite hobby among seniors who call Kalkarni home, but ...
Baptistcare Bethel Residential Care's resident, Lorna Mullally, achieved her goal of becoming a centenarian celebrating her milestone with family and friends. When Lorna Mullally was interviewed by the Albany Advertiser on her 90th birthday, back in 2012 she laughingly ...
Baptistcare Kalkarni Residential Care’s Executive Chef whipped up a delectable cake creation in honour of Ellie Parsons, celebrating 102 years. Centenarian Florence ‘Ellie Parsons’ has always been known as a ‘home cook extraordinaire’ with a particular talent for creati...
Sixteen years of giving seniors at Baptistcare William Carey Court Residential Care in Busselton the ‘gift of time’ has earned Dunsborough’s Peter Jager the title of Baptistcare’s longest serving aged care volunteer. But while he has done everything from refereeing carp...
Brother and sister volunteers bring joy to residents at Moonya Residential Care in Manjimup. Visits from son Mike Fletcher and daughter Gemma Rice always bring a smile to 88-year-old Isobel Fletcher who has called Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care in Manjimup home for...
Aged care nurse Pansy Po celebrates 50 years of nursing. Instead of hanging up her uniform and retiring, 70-year-old career nurse Pansy Po continues to share half a century of expertise with a new generation of Perth aged care nurses. As a clinical trainer, Ms Po works ...
Rockingham centenarian Marjory Watson from Gracehaven Residential Care shares how belly-dancing and belly laughs are a recipe for loving life into her senior years. Belly-dancing and belly laughs both feature in 100-year-old Marjory Watson’s recipe for loving life. The ...
Salter Point address helps couple to remain side by side as they live next door to each other at Riverside Retirement Village and Gracewood Residential Care. After a distinguished 44-year career in the WA Police Force, former bomb expert Jack Billing found the perfect l...
When it comes to devoted fans of Australian hard rock band Wolfmother, look no further than Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care’s Majorie (Marge) Mason. A Manjimup resident has celebrated her 103rd birthday in a unique way after receiving a birthday message from Austral...
There’s a catchy new tune that is circulating around our BaptistCare homes and resonating in our earsThe song, “Call, don’t fall” was written by Lifestyle Coordinator, Petrina Becker from BaptistCare Carey Gardens to promote April Falls Month® which runs throughout Apri...
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Building meaningful relationships with home care customers and their families provides enormous job satisfaction. No two days are the same. Career prospects in the home care industry are on the rise as more West Australian seniors choose to stay living independently in ...
It's OK to be blue say Rockingham seniors. Gracehaven Residential Care join the national Blue Tree Project and bring awareness to mental health. Seniors at Baptistcare Gracehaven Residential Care in Rockingham believe there needs to be more conversations about mental he...
Timely advice from Margaret Holland, former City of Swan councillor who now resides at Baptistcare's Morrison Gardens Residential Care facility. Never stand by and watch someone else’s rights be abused is the motto that has shaped 88-year-old Margaret Holland’s life for...
The volunteer helping seniors create special memories one stitch at a time at Baptistcare William Carey Court Residential Care. When Dianne Gillett started volunteering at Baptistcare’s William Carey Court Residential Care in Busselton last year, she thought her visits ...
