News and views from our community
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The sandwich generation phenomenon unpacked
Welcome to the first of two blogs on the theme of the sandwich generation in Australia. In this one, we’ll cover the definition of the sandwich generation, the different types of caring that fall within it and some of the issues those in the sandwich generation face. The second blog will cover tips for dealing with life in the sandwich generation
- 02 Jul 2025
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Wyndham Lodge Choir
Every Tuesday afternoon, residents gather in the sunny music room at Baptcare’s Wyndham Lodge Residential Aged Care community to sing together.
- 25 Jun 2025
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The Green Team at Moonah Hub
The Sustainability Team, known as ‘The Green Team’, are based at Baptcare Moonah Hub in Hobart and are all about promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable practices in their office, the wider organisation and the local community. We asked Jess Miller, their enthusiastic and determined leader, all about the team and what they do. Read more below!
- 11 Jun 2025
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Tips for addressing depression in older adults
Our post-retirement ‘golden years’ are often portrayed as a time of relaxation and enjoyment with plenty of time on our hands to enjoy the things we love. However, for many older adults this period can be overshadowed by struggles with depression.
- 05 Jun 2025
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Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Italian Club
Everything is felice at Wyndham Lodge’s Italian Club. Every Tuesday morning for the past eight years two big-hearted Baptcare volunteers, Concetta Cini and Maria Lock, bring a touch of Italy to Wyndham Lodge Aged Care community.
- 05 Jun 2025
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Baptcare Abbey Gardens community and youth theatre take centre stage
Mother’s Day might be over – but we can’t resist a special story about family bonds, especially when our Abbey Gardens Residential Aged Care community in Warragul is involved!
- 05 Jun 2025
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Faces of Baptcare: Pratikshya Raut
Monday 12 May was International Nurses Day, but at Baptcare we celebrate our wonderful nursing staff every day. Great people like Pratikshya Raut, Nurse Unit Manager at our Westhaven Residential Aged Care community – and our latest Face of Baptcare.
- 28 May 2025
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jasmine and Jean
We always look forward to National Volunteer Week (held this year from 19 – 25 May) because it is an opportunity to celebrate our stellar volunteers. Jasmine Varghese is just one of our many dedicated ‘vollies’. She is a frequent visitor to our Brookview Aged Care community to meet up with resident Jean Black. We asked Jasmine and Jean to tell us about their connection.
- 20 May 2025
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Faces of Baptcare: Stephanie Gonsalves
I am Operations Manager, Community Services Victoria. This involves providing support to a range of different programs to support our community. That might be sharing tips and tricks to solve problems, connecting great minds to collaborate on ideas, ensuring we are delivering quality services to the people we serve and celebrating the wins!
- 02 May 2025
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Back to School Tips for Foster and Kinship Carers
Heading back to school can be exciting, but it can also bring up big feelings—especially for kids in care. Here are a few simple ways to help make the transition smoother.
- 17 Apr 2025
