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ABOUT - Newsletter Winter 2009

Read on for: our success at aged care accreditations and the state Awards for Excellence, assisting bushfire affected communities, leading delivery of Tasmanian government reforms in family services, and our first golf day.

Strength in diversity

Home for asylum seekers reaches one year anniversary

Sanctuary, providing supported accommodation for asylum seekers at risk of homelessness, has reached its one year anniversary thanks to generous community support.

96 years old and still young at heart

At the age of 96, Rev Dr George Lazenby, a resident in an independent living unit at Baptcare’s Strathalan Community, does not let his age restrict his lifestyle and to prove it, he recently completed a Graduate Certificate of Philosophy with a distinction average.

St Hilary's residents pocket pool table

Elderly residents at Baptcare’s St Hilary’s Community can now enjoy a game of pool thanks to local business, Colin Watson Motors who donated a pool table to the facility last week.

Aged Care Facilities Successfully Complete Accreditation

Karana, Hedley Sutton, Karingal and Westhaven Communities have successfully completed their accreditation audits. The four facilities were found to be compliant in all outcome areas, which has resulted in the maximum three years’ accreditation.

Baptcare leads state Awards for Excellence

Baptcare received two awards out of a possible six from Victoria’s aged care peak body, Aged and Community Care Victoria (ACCV), in ACCV’s ‘Awards for Excellence’.

Over 52,000 dollars raised at Baptcares first Golf Day

Baptcare’s first Golf Day generated a fantastic show of support from local businesses and corporate supporters with over $52,000 raised! Over 80 players gathered to enjoy a day on the green while supporting vulnerable families and children.

Free health checks for local Indigenous community

Baptcare will assist with free health checks to the Indigenous community in Broadmeadows, until the end of June. The health checks are designed to provide participants with a general health evaluation, including a blood pressure test and a check for diabetes, as well as free information on health and wellbeing strategies.

Asylum seekers raise funds for bushfire victims

Asylum seekers with no work rights, medical benefits or source of income have raised close to $1000 for bushfire victims in Kinglake, by hosting a multicultural banquet. They raised the funds by using their cooking skills and other talents.

Volunteer home visiting program makes a difference

Baptcare’s local home visiting service for socially isolated families in Bendigo, Home-Start, has just reached its one year anniversary, and in that time has made a significant difference to the lives of local families and volunteers.

Program offers relief to lonely and depressed elderly

In a bid to keep older adults connected to the community and decrease depression Baptcare has introduced a program stimulating body and mind for vulnerable older adults from the City of Kingston and City of Glen Eira.

Aged care residents honour ANZAC Day

To commemorate ANZAC Day, Baptcare’s residential facility Karingal Community, will be holding an order of service for residents and their families including 12 war veterans on the 25th of April.

Annual Report 2007 - 2008

Baptcare's Annual Report for the year 2007 to 2008.

Baptcare set to lead delivery of Tasmanian government reforms

Baptcare is set to open two new offices and recruit 21 new staff after being selected to lead the delivery of two new family services programs in the North and South West regions of Tasmania.