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25.01.2022 Running from October 10 to 16 2021, National Carers Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the 2.65 million Australians who provide care and support to a family member or friend. This care may be for loved ones with a mental health condition, terminal illness, alcohol or other drug issue, aging issues and/or a disability. Caring is central to Baptcare’s mission to deliver the best of care to people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances. This National Carers Week..., we’d like to honour all the wonderful carers, both within and outside of our community, who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends. Carers like Frank, whose wife has a physical disability that requires full-time caring. COVID-19 has been difficult as I’ve felt more isolated than ever as a carer, with fewer options to connect. Sometimes I just get so tired. #weareBaptcare #wellbeing bestofcare #community #makeadifference #carersweek21 #nationalcarersweek #disabilitysupport #notforprofit

21.01.2022 One in six Australian children grow up in poverty. Their world is one where there may not be enough money to cover the basics and to have a secure roof over their heads. Today signals the start of Anti-Poverty Week in Australia (17-23 October). This week is a chance for us all to stop and think about the consequences of poverty. In conjunction with The Salvation Army, Chris Demeyer (Operations Manager of Baptcare's Family and Community Services in Tasmania) will co-chair acti...vities and events to highlight the impact of poverty on children and families in the state of Tasmania. 'We'll be literally shining a light on poverty' said Chris. 'Public buildings and spaces will be lit up for all to see.' Baptcare family services, and the Baptcare Affordable Housing teams, focus on partnering with people who need support, in many cases, to lessen the burden of poverty. You can read more about this on our website at: https://www.baptcare.org.au/services#housing #antipovertyweek #vic_antipoverty_week #weareBaptcare #bestofcare #community #makeadifference #notforprofit #tasmania #hobart #affordablehousing

21.01.2022 Have you heard the story about Kylie the kangaroo who was born without a tail? Baptcare’s NDIS Yorke Mid North team were recently involved in a fabulous literacy project with the local Moonta Area School and the Nharangga Aboriginal Progress Association. Moonta school children (up to Year 2) were invited to write a story about an animal who was living with a disability. The animal can either overcome or accept their limitations to become their own hero, which brings us to win...ning story by Year 2 student, Halle, called Kylie the Kangaroo Makes New Friends. Kylie is born without a tail. One day she asks her mother Mum, am I ugly because I have no tail?. After being assured that she is beautiful just the way she is, Kylie gains confidence and goes on a mission to make new friends around the world. Co-creator of the project, Lee-Anne, was thrilled with the delivery of the project. I hoped that the project would assist young children to develop acceptance and knowledge about disability in our region, while also involving their parents and the Nharangga community, and I think we achieved these aims. You can read more about the literacy project on our website at https://www.baptcare.org.au//baptcares-moonta-school-liter or about Baptcare’s disability services at https://www.baptcare.org.au//supporting-people-with-a-disa #weareBaptcare #disability #community #bestofcare #notforprofit #nharanggabanggara

21.01.2022 Today, on Remembrance Day, we celebrate and honour those who gave everything so that we might know peace, unity and freedom. We reflect on their sacrifices and pay tribute to those who have served, are serving and those who gave their lives for us to be able to live the lives we do today. ... 'In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.’ In Flanders Fields by John McCrae #lestweforget #remembranceday2020

18.01.2022 Wattle Grove Residential Aged Care Community turned 2 this week! They decided to share the celebratory love of Carers Week with some of their favourite frontline workers. Wattle Grove staff and residents joined in this mission of care. They wrote a beautiful thank you card for all frontline workers - doctors, nurses, clerks and support staff - including a heartfelt message of appreciation for their work. Wattle Grove staff rode the Baptcare bus to deliver these handwritte...n cards and boxes of cupcakes to surprise the staff at The Emergency Department at the Northern Hospital, The Austin Hospital and the Epping and Thomastown Ambulance Victoria units. We were cooing over the residents signatures on the card! So beautiful said one of the nurses from The Northern Hospital. Other workers said how reassuring it was to know that 'your thoughts are with us'. Wattle Grove Residents and staff even received a thank you letter from the Austin ED himself! It has been difficult 18 months of COVID pandemic life since Baptcare Wattle Grove opened it’s doors in October 2019 to look after the needs of the community in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. 'But in true Baptcare spirit, Wattle Grove staff, residents and family members have supported each other while following the COVID-19 rules, to get Wattle Grove through this difficult time. Our Front Line workers have helped us every step of the way.' said Nishant, Residential Care and Services Manager at Wattle Grove. #WattleGroveFamily#weareBaptcare #wellbeing #bestofcare #community #makeadifference #carersweek21 #nationalcarersweek #disabilitysupport #notforprofit #austinhospital #northernhospital #ambulancevictoria

18.01.2022 Happy New Year from all of us at Baptcare. For many, the New Year is a time for hope, renewal and making positive changes. It can also be a time where you focus on your career, set some new goals and take action to land the role you’ve been dreaming of. If you’re looking for a new job right now, you’re in luck! We’re looking for kind, caring and compassionate Personal Care Workers across metro and regional Melbourne to work in Home and Community Care. We’re also recruiting f...or a number of Allied Health and Nursing roles. If you want to make a real difference to the lives of older Australians in your community, as well as join a resilient, in-demand sector that offers flexibility to work around your lifestyle, and be part of a positive, welcoming, inclusive workplace culture, visit www.baptcare.org.au/vacancies to learn more. #bestofcare #belongatBaptcare #recruiting #recruitingnow #agedcare #agedcareaustralia #hiring #homecare #jobsavailable #melbournejobs #homecareassistance #alliedhealth #alliedhealthprofessionals #nursing #nurses

16.01.2022 Our chic ladies’ group at Strathalan met this week to explore fashion through the decades and discuss the influential trends that shaped history. Gwenda our lovely resident has always been drawn to the feminine silhouettes of the 50’s and 60’s, although she takes care to dress on trend every day. Ruby is more of a style chameleon and is interested in all types of fashion, while Anne favours bold and bright clothes. The ladies enjoyed sharing personal stories about their... favourite fashion moments and reminiscing about the fashion of years past. #belongatbaptcare #agedcareaustralia #bestofcare #seniors #community #fashion #sartorialstyle

14.01.2022 Calling all Occupational Therapists #OT Come join us. We are looking for 2 Full Time OTs to join our Nursing & Allied Health team. You will find more information at https://www.baptcare.org.au/get-involved/careers/vacancies

14.01.2022 NAIDOC Week (8-15 November) This is a week to embrace and celebrate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and enterprise across our country. With a number of celebratory events planned, we will also be taking time to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and engage with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.... Stay tuned to our page for more information! #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

13.01.2022 Baptcare's volunteers are coming back on site! After months of COVID-related restrictions, 300 of Baptcare's team of over 1000 volunteers have already returned on site, with plans to welcome the rest of the wonderful team back to action in the coming months. On Friday, a group of Strathalan volunteers attended their re-induction and infection control training, followed by a light lunch. Everyone was very happy to be catching up in person again and ready for a wonderful year o...f volunteering ahead! #strathalan #baptcare

11.01.2022 It has been an amazing few days at Karana We have been welcoming our volunteers back onsite and enjoying the sense of community and wellbeing they bring. Today we celebrated with our talented and vibrant choir leader Janet, soothing piano music from Louis and conversations with companion volunteers Jonathon, Ruth and Sue.

10.01.2022 Baptcare in the news Our ‘Home Start’ program at Bendigo was recently featured in The Bendigo Advertiser. This program, which offers a voluntary home visiting service and practical support and mentoring to families with children under the age of five, is traditionally delivered face-to-face. The pandemic meant we had to quickly adapt, and the program has now gone digital. Read more about how this program continues to facilitate opportunities for volunteers to connect and engage with the community.

08.01.2022 In preparation for Remembrance Day yesterday, our residents at Baptcare Wattle Grove spent Tuesday making a gorgeous wreath out of native flowers . What a beautiful result!

08.01.2022 A very Happy Diwali to our customers, staff and volunteers who are celebrating this very special festival. We hope the festival of lights brings you joy, prosperity, peace, contentment and happiness. Our best wishes to you and your families during this special time.

06.01.2022 Together is our favourite place to be. Wellbeing programs and fun lifestyle activities have always been a big part of daily life within our aged care communities. We cherish our residents and because we know them well, we support them to continue doing the things that make them happy, while helping them re-discover the playfulness of their youth, and occasionally try their hand at something new.... Last week at Hedley Sutton residents enjoyed a retro game of Bobs! Popular in the 50’s, the aim of the game is to score as many points as possible by rolling balls into arched, numbered compartments. Our residents had lots of fun playing Bobs and evoking the nostalgia of years past. #agedcare #bestofcare #belongatBaptcare #agedcareaustralia #wellbeing #seniors #agedoesntmatter

05.01.2022 Like Baptcare, Tasmania is showing its support for Anti-Poverty Week. Launceston lit up some of the city’s public spaces in blue, white and green, while the Cardinal Lights beamed on Hobart's waterfront, alongside illuminated parks, gardens and fountains. Tasmania literally shining a light on the issue of poverty in Australia.... #antipovertyweek #vic_antipoverty_week #weareBaptcare #bestofcare #community #makeadifference #notforprofit #tasmania #hobart #affordablehousing

03.01.2022 International Volunteer Managers Day Yesterday we marked International Volunteers Managers Day with an online forum. A big thank you to Maria, our wonderful Volunteer Coordinators and guests from other volunteer organisations for attending. Sharing their knowledge and passion about volunteer management, they helped us to celebrate International Volunteer Managers Day with the team!

02.01.2022 It’s a New Year and new homes are needed for hundreds of Tasmanian children. Take the first step today towards becoming a foster carer by calling Michelle on 0417 196 605. You can’t imagine how rewarding it is to open your heart and home to a child. ... #fostercare #bestofcare #community #makeadifference #fosterachild #tasmania