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Baptcare’s 65th anniversary worship service
Summary: You are invited to join us for Baptcare's 65th anniversary worship service. This service will celebrate the faith of all who have sought to ignite the flame of human vitality for people in need over the past 65 years.
Date of publication: 14/07/2010
Author: Marketing & Communications Dept.
Baptcare and Medirest Charity Golf Day 2010
Summary: Participate in Baptcare and Medirest’s Golf Day at Heritage Golf and Country Club and help get children, families, the elderly, people with disabilities and asylum seekers back on the fairway.
Date of publication: 03/12/2009
Author: Marketing & Communications Dept.
Honouring those who help us care for our community
Summary: In honour of Baptcare’s long-standing donors, volunteers and people who have named Baptcare in their Will, we recently held an afternoon tea to say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to these important people. All Baptcare’s donors and volunteers are instrumental in helping us to provide our many services to the people of Victoria and Tasmania.
Date of publication: 19/11/2009
Author: Marketing & Communications Dept.
Register now for the Nationwide and Baptcare golf day 2009
Summary: Baptcare is holding its first charity golf day on the first of May to assist its family services division (formerly known as Abercare Family Services) to deliver support to disadvantaged children and families in Melbourne’s North and West.
Date of publication: 23/03/2009
Author: Marketing & Communications Dept.
Families connect with a big splash
Summary: Young mothers and their children who are participating in Baptcare’s Home-Start program in Bendigo enjoyed a day out at the local swimming pool on February 18th to nurture friendships and build new relationships.
Date of publication: 20/02/2009
Author: Marketing & Communications Dept.
Giving children a Christmas to remember
Summary: Thanks to the support of numerous individuals and local businesses, the 2008 Christmas party was a fun and free afternoon of festivities for 450 families at Moonee Valley Racecourse.
Date of publication: 22/12/2008
Author: Marketing Dept.
Honouring those who make our work possible
Summary: In honour of our long-standing supporters, loyal volunteers and people who have decided to name Baptcare in their Will, we recently organised a luncheon to simply say ‘thank you’.
Date of publication: 29/10/2008
Author: Marketing & Communications Dept.
Baptcare opens re-developed mansion as newest aged care facility
Summary: Baptcare's newest aged care facility, Hedley Sutton Community, was officially opened on the 2nd of October by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Ageing.
Date of publication: 06/10/2008
Author: Marketing and Communications Dept.
Morwell's aged have a new place to call home
Summary: Baptcare's residential aged care facility in Morwell, St Hilary's Community, was officially opened on the 11th of September after having been re-built from the group up.
Date of publication: 30/09/2008
Author: Marketing and Communications Dept.
Tackling elderly social isolation with dance
Summary: A tea dance for elderly Baptcare clients and older residents living in the City of Monash was held in mid September. The event aimed to help bring the elderly community together, to encourage them to mix and build new friendships.
Date of publication: 15/09/2008
Author: Marketing & Communications Dept
A Sanctuary opened
Summary: After months of hard work, Sanctuary was opened on Monday the 19th of May. Over eighty people came along to celebrate the opening of a facility that will provide care and safety to male asylum seekers, who have nowhere else to go.
Date of publication: 28/05/2008
Author: Marketing and Communications Dept.
A 'Wilde' time for aged care residents in Footscray
Summary: One of Australia’s great talents and characters, Wilbur Wilde, performed at Baptcare’s Westhaven Community last Thursday after a special request from a resident, Brian Nash.
Date of publication: 29/04/2008
Author: Marketing and Communications Dept.
Interested in becoming a volunteer disability carer?
Summary: Provide care to a child with a disability in your home and receive a tax free reimbursement. Why not attend one of our up and coming information nights to find out more and discuss your options?
Date of publication: 29/04/2008
Author: Abercare Family Services
Celebrating Baptcare’s growth
Summary: Baptcare’s Western Metropolitan Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) office, located in Sunshine, was officially opened on the 5th of March.
Date of publication: 11/03/2008
Author: Marketing and Communications Dept.
Over $32,000 raised and over 9,000 presents wrapped!
Summary: Baptcare’s biggest annual fundraising event has again been a huge success with $32,087.60 raised to help children and families in need!
Date of publication: 22/01/2008
Author: Marketing and Communications Department
Baptcare's growth celebrated at seven office openings
Summary: Recent growth in Baptcare community packages program has been celebrated at seven official office openings for the Frankston, Ivanhoe, Ringwood, Bendigo, Bairnsdale, Geelong and Morwell offices during July, August and September...
Date of publication: 12/09/2007
Author: Marketing and Communications Department
200 Attend Abercare Artwork Launch!
Summary: Over 200 excited children, proud parents and other community members, attended Abercare’s ‘I Dream Artwork Launch’ on Wednesday the 29th of August, where the top 50 pieces of art from the competition were on display.
Date of publication: 12/09/2007
Author: Marketing and Communications Department
Children Dream Away for Abercare
Summary: The imaginations of Moonee Valley children will run wild while they frantically construct creative pieces of art to submit to Abercare’s “I Dream” Art Competition in the next two months.
Date of publication: 25/05/2007
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
Strathalan Fair a Great Success!
Summary: ‘Better than Aladdin’s Cave’
Date of publication: 01/05/2007
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
Raising Awareness for the Foster Care Cause
Summary: Abercare made its eighth appearance at the annual Moonee Valley Festival, on February 25th...
Date of publication: 19/03/2007
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
Strathalan residents dance the night away
Summary: Strathalan held its Inaugural Residents Ball on Friday 20 October in the McKittrick Centre. Over 90 people enjoyed a great evening of fine food and entertainment...
Date of publication: 30/01/2007
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
Around the Bay in a Day
Summary: Baptcare's CEO, Jeff Davey enjoyed the opportunity to promote Baptcare during the ‘Around the Bay in a Day’ cycling event ......
Date of publication: 22/12/2006
Author: Marketing and Communications Department
Minister Appreciates our Commitment to Multiculturism
Summary: Baptcare's CEO, Jeff Davey was presented with a certificate of appreciation from the Minister of Ageing, at the launch of 'Like my own Family', on Wednesday 25th October.
Date of publication: 01/11/2006
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
The Unveiling of Baptcare: A Launch to Remember
Summary: Over 160 guests attended the launch of the new Baptcare brand, surrounded by twinkling fairy lights, music and magicians, on June the 1st 2006.
Date of publication: 22/06/2006
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
Korumburra Office Opening
Summary: Baptcare's Korumburra Community Aged Care Office was officially opened on....
Date of publication: 07/06/2006
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
Southaven Open Day
Summary: Located close to Chadstone the Fashion Capital, Southaven was bitten by the fashion bug when it hosted a unique event....
Date of publication: 07/06/2006
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
Strathalan's Market Day Fair
Summary: Strathalan’s Market Day held on the 23rd April 2005 was a great success!
Date of publication: 01/06/2006
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
Warrnambool Office Opening
Summary: Baptcare had the opening for its Community Aged Care Office in Warrnambool on.....
Date of publication: 01/06/2006
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
Celebrity Charity Auction
Summary: Celebrity football players jumped on board the Abercare bandwagon at Northland Shopping Centre’s Pre-Christmas celebrations.
Date of publication: 28/02/2006
Author: Marketing & Communications Department
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