We are always delighted to learn more about our residents’ lives. They are so often filled with excitement, joy and adventure – and it truly reminds us how rich a person’s life is and continues to be – when they join one of our residential aged care communities.Colin Pe...
Centenarian, Shirley McAllister, continues to inspire with her humour, independence and love of life at BaptistCare Durham Green.
The Halo Ball, an annual event on the BaptistCare calendar, raises much-needed funds for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. Expertly guided by Natarsha Belling, over 550 people were wowed with showstopping performances and challenged by the heartb...
Camp Yurrebilla is an annual camp that brings together children and young people from Baptist Care SA's Out of Home Care program along with young people from Aboriginal Family Support Services.Held at Mylor Adventure Camp, the camp provides an amazing opportunity for th...
Homelessness can take a heavy toll on a woman’s sense of self-worth, often leaving her confidence and dignity deeply shaken. To remind each woman of her inherent worth and beauty, Baptist Care SA recently hosted a Self-Care Spa Day at Wright Place, a women-only crisis a...
During National Reconciliation Week in South Australia, the WestCare Centre – a safe place where people from all walks of life are welcome – held a community barbecue to celebrate our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. This year’s theme, ‘Bridging Now to Nex...
Music has the power to bring people together, offering comfort, inspiration, and a sense of belonging.In March, Baptist Care SA's WestCare Centre community experienced that magic firsthand with a deeply moving concert from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO). We welc...
George* wanted to find love. He had gained confidence and learned to live independently with support, and now he was ready to take the next step, meeting the woman of his dreams.As a car enthusiast, avid key collector, and active member of his community, George’s life w...
An afternoon of live music at Base 10 Youth Centre in Reynella, South Australia, gave young people doing it tough a rare opportunity to relax, connect and express themselves – at a time when safe, positive spaces matter more than ever. The event brought together partic...
In this article, you’ll discover:The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia – and why understanding the terms matters.Key statistics that show the scale of Alzheimer’s disease in Australia and around the world.How BaptistCare at home can help, with support at home ...
The theme of this year’s World Heart Day is “Don’t Miss a Beat”. It is a call to look after your heart health today, so that you can enjoy more tomorrows.Much of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is preventable, according to the World Heart Federation, and daily movement is ...
For families, friends and carers, supported decision-making is about creating an environment that helps your loved one confidently make choices for themselves. In practice, it means keeping their voice at the heart of every decision.
Caring for a loved one can be challenging and at BaptistCare at home, we know how important it is to feel supported. Alongside day-to-day care services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Care Packages (HCP), we also offer additional programs i...
Annual Report 2025
A summary of our financial performance.
When Dr Guido Hanly finishes his rounds at BaptistCare Yallambee Aged Care home in Mundaring, WA, he has one more important thing to do before heading home.Putting down his stethoscope, he reaches for his Smith violin and prepares to put on a show. When the COVID pandem...
Look Around with Fresh Eyes It’s easy to miss the little things that can trip you up — a rug that slips, a step that’s uneven, or clutter in a hallway. Taking a walk through your home and spotting these hazards is the first step toward staying steady.
Download this article as a PDF.Supporting a loved one’s post-surgery care can be rewarding and challenging. There’s medication to manage, appointments to keep and practical help needed around the home. But you don’t have to manage it all on your own. Help is at hand. In...
For Allied Health Professionals Day, we spoke with occupational therapist Shirley about her work, what matters most to her clients and the quiet satisfaction of helping people live as well as they can. Enabling people to live wellAfter more than 30 years as an OT, Shir...
BaptistCare SundayFor many years BaptistCare has asked our churches to set aside time during one Sunday service in November to focus on the work of BaptistCare. It is important we take time to:acknowledge & celebrate God’s provision that enables this work to continu...