News and views from our community
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BaptistCare to acquire Keyton’s Western Australian retirement village portfolio
BaptistCare is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement to acquire Keyton’s portfolio of retirement villages in WA.
- 13 Nov 2025
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Spotlight on Residents: Reg Baker
At Baptcare, we are always delighted to learn more about our residents’ lives. They are 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. Today, we are honoured to share the remarkable story of one of our residents, Reg Baker, who lives at Baptcare Peninsula View Residential Aged Care community.
- 10 Nov 2025
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Staff spotlight | Leonie Irvine – 35 years of service in aged care
Leonie is one of our dedicated Lifestyle Assistants at Karingal Residential Aged Care community in Devonport, Tasmania. She recently celebrated an incredible milestone - 35 years of continuous service at Baptcare. In a sector where long-term service is increasingly rare, Leonie’s 35-year journey stands out as something truly special.
- 10 Nov 2025
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Faces of Baptcare: Alice Linklater – Allied Health
In light of recent celebrations for Allied Health Professionals Day on 14 October 2025, we’d like to spotlight Alice Linklater. Alice, our Allied Health Lead for Podiatry and Occupational Therapy in VIC/TAS, is a bundle of energy and expertise who brings warmth and good vibes wherever she goes. Her upbeat attitude is much appreciated daily by our colleagues and clients.
- 23 Oct 2025
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Faces of Baptcare: Hilary Davis
There’s something almost celestial about meditation teacher and health coach, Hilary Davis. Her calming presence immediately puts the residents at Karana Residential Aged Care community at ease, and the trust she inspires is clear as they quickly open up and share their thoughts with her. Even the resident cat, Mona, approaches her curiously before slinking off to her sunbeam meditation. Between restful meditation exercises, we sat down to hear about Hilary’s journey from corporate lawyer to community healer.
- 23 Sep 2025
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BaptistCare welcomes Baptist Care Australia team to lead advocacy
The Baptist Care Australia (BCA) team has joined the newly merged BaptistCare organisation after the national peak body representing Baptist community service organisations announced it will conclude operations. Following the merger of key BCA state members Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA), Baptist Care SA and BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) there is no longer the same need for a national peak body.
- 04 Sep 2025
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Work placements: where theory becomes practice
Victoria completed a placement with our Community Services team in the final year of her Social Work studies. Now she works with the Targeted Care Packages team as a Case Manager.
- 01 Sep 2025
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Honouring hearts in action: BaptistCare celebrates its inaugural Excellence Awards
BaptistCare has celebrated its people in a powerful way, hosting its inaugural Excellence Awards Dinner in Melbourne. BaptistCare has celebrated its people in a powerful way, hosting its inaugural Excellence Awards Dinner in Melbourne this month. The event brought together employees, volunteers, and leaders from across the country to honour those who embody the organisation’s mission and values.
- 20 Aug 2025
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Men supporting men at Wyndham Lodge
Once a month, men at Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Residential Aged Care community make a visit to the MCG – but it is no footy excursion. This MCG is Men’s Chat Group. Volunteer Coordinator Keith Charlesworth says the gentlemen love coming together to share some food and plenty of banter.
- 12 Aug 2025
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From passion to purpose: Meet the young people in aged care
Across Australia, the average age of people who work in aged care is 47, but the younger generation are making their presence felt. To mark Aged Care Employee Day, meet some of BaptistCare’s next generation of aged care workers and hear what draws them to a career caring for older Australians.
- 06 Aug 2025
