If you’ve visited Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden, you already know it’s a beautiful place to immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and sounds of nature, while taking in incredible views of the spectacular Sydney Harbour. But do you know the story behind one of the benc...
BaptistCare has unveiled plans for its Elderslie site, announcing the immediate start of construction of a new residential aged care home, and plans to extend the Angus Bristow retirement community early next year. A new 96-bed aged care home will provide much-needed a...
BaptistCare NSW & ACT is proud to have been recognised by Diversity Council Australia as an inclusive employer, one of only 30 employers to have been acknowledged for its achievements in 2022-2023. BaptistCare CEO Charles Moore said the organisation, with a workfor...
What is the difference between residential aged care and retirement living? With so many lifestyle choices now available to senior Australians, understanding the options and terminology can sometimes be confusing.Here we break down the definitions – and distinct points ...
The healing power of kindness at The Gracewood Community "One of the things that makes my job so remarkable is witnessing how residents blossom when they become part of the supportive community at The Gracewood Community Retirement Village in Kellyville. It is much more...
You’re invited: 1:00pm, Thursday, 24 November 2022The Ponds Community Hub, Greater Western Sydney.Book your spot and receive a free gift bag on arrival!Click here to register your place Are you a naturally caring person? Do you connect easily with other people? If so,...
Simon and Joan Hilton: A love that spanned a lifetime At BaptistCare, we love to hear the unique stories of our customers and celebrate the diverse, rich life experiences that make up our resident community. The story of Joan and Simon Hilton, two much-loved residents a...
Will my life change if I move into a retirement village? People often wonder how their life will change if they move into a retirement village. We always tell people that often their life will change for the better but ultimately, they’re in control of how they live. Ma...
Daunted to downsize? You're not alone. So, you’ve made the decision to downsize? Congratulations! Now you have to face the dreaded task of sorting, selling, donating and binning. It can be difficult to know where to start, so today we’re giving away our top 3 tips and t...
Thinking of Downsizing to a Retirement Village? I know that downsizing from your family home – with the decades of memories and belongings – is a difficult decision. But if left too late, it can be a decision of necessity rather than choice. In the sage words of residen...
Gracewood Resident, Bev, reflects on life at The Gracewood Community After three years living at The Gracewood Community, my husband Lyell and I would unconditionally recommend this village for anyone considering taking advantage of the sale prices that large, standalon...
Jason Hodges from Better Homes & Gardens helps us celebrate turning 5. Better Homes & Gardens’ gardening guru, Jason Hodges, joined residents of The Gracewood Retirement Village in Kellyville on Thursday 12 April 2018 to celebrate its fifth birthday, cutting the...
At BaptistCare, the vision to see every individual living well is holistic, and it means we need to think beyond ourselves, now and into the future.
The upside of downsizing. Five tips to make the move easier for retirees Our fabulous retirement villages focus on community living, making downsizing something to cherish rather than dread for retirees. Nevertheless, there is still a great deal of emotion around the t...
We love our people and we want to nurture diversity, inclusion and wellbeing in our workplace, and in the quality and inclusive care we provide to our residents, clients and tenants.
We love this bit – it’s who we are. We’re focused on fostering caring and connected communities and enhancing social justice.
At BaptistCare HopeStreet, we’re currently witnessing many families and individuals displaced by housing insecurity, rising rent, and increased cost of living. The consumer price index is 7.3% higher than September last year1, and house rents up 10.6% over the same time...
We’re striving to be part of the change in creating greener, healthier and more sustainable places in which to work, live and receive care.
How do retirement villages work and what are the benefits?Retirement villages are an increasingly popular place to be - offering the charm of a close-knit, sociable community, the relief of little to no maintenance costs, and options to receive care in your own home if ...
BaptistCare at home is all about creating strong, nurturing communities, where our staff partner with clients and their families to deliver loving and reliable home care. To celebrate this partnership, our BaptistCare at home teams have recently brought together our wid...