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Each month we hold a CEO update for all our staff to keep them engaged in ‘all things at Baptcare’. Yesterday was a special event that acknowledged all we’ve achieved as an organisation this year, which at the heart of it is a celebration of our people. Our CEO Geraldine Lannon thanked her executive team and everyone at Baptcare for their contributions and dedication to deliver a meaningful difference to our customers. From opening three new retirement living communities, to delivering more than 550,000 hours of care for over 6000 In Home Care consumers and providing ongoing community services for children, youth and families in need - just to name a few of the many impressive achievements shared yesterday. “Thank you for enhancing your missional impact across every part of our business. In the past year, we’ve delivered quality across all parts of our services and been recognised and awarded for our achievements. I thank every staff member and volunteer for your significant contribution to these achievements,” said Geraldine.

Check out our Tasmanian NDIS Team in action at the recent Disability Expo in Hobart. They spent the day meeting with attendees to answer questions about the NDIS and engaging with young and old through games like corn hole, sensory rice play and balloon dog making. It’s all a part of promoting conversations about how the NDIS works, building strong relationships and supporting the communities we work in. Thank you to Speak Out Advocacy for facilitating this annual event, which saw 67 exhibitors and more than 1,000 attendees participate. Interested to know more about how Baptcare can work with you to find the disability support you need? Click the link below for more information: https://lnkd.in/ggBJTKUw Or chat with one of our friendly team members and get started now – call: • 1800 290 555 in Tasmania • 1800 960 595 in South Australia #NDIS #DisabilitySupport #Community

There were bright colours, there was food, there was dancing and henna painting! What an amazing celebration Baptcare put on last week to celebrate Diwali! At Baptcare we are proud to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of our workforce and consumers with special cultural celebrations such as Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are intrinsic to what we do every day at Baptcare. Interested in working at Baptcare? Click the link below for more information.  Link: https://lnkd.in/gFzH_ep4

Ships-ahoy! Remember John, our ship building master craftsman? He recently completed his third model ship – the ‘Cutty Sark’. This ship has taken John two and a half years to complete – but it’s all a labour of love. He’s already started work on his next project – the ‘Kate Cory’. It’s amazing work that leaves all at Baptcare’s Heritage Manor Residential Aged Care community in awe. “John showed me how every single plank needs to be individually cut and glued to the ship,” said Kate Jeremiah, Lifestyle Coordinator. “We are in awe of his talent and attention to detail.” Thanks John for these marvellous models! We can’t wait to share pictures of the ‘Kate Cory’ when she sails into harbour. At Baptcare, we understand that living well looks different to everyone. Whatever you love to do – whatever makes your day and makes life meaningful – we’re here to make it happen. Click the link below to learn more about our residential aged care communities, or call us for a friendly chat on 13 22 78: https://lnkd.in/gJ6-UUxs #AgedCare #Wellbeing #Lifestyle

Children’s Week highlights with our Early Childhood Team! Our dedicated Early Childhood Coordinators Tania, Wei, Gina, Claire and Natasha, along with Community Project Manager Jess, celebrated this year’s theme, ‘Children have the right to a clean and safe environment’, by visiting Glen Huon Primary School for some fun activities! What did we do? • Made seeding pods with shredded paper. • Read ‘Saving Our Planet’, a flip book about green themes aimed at pre-schoolers. • Handed out goodie bags with a trowel, water bottle, seed pod instructions and NDIS early childhood factsheets. As you can see from the pictures, it was a fantastic day filled with fun and learning for both parents and children. This event was delivered as part of Playgroup Tasmania’s Children’s Week activities, all made possible through Glen Huon Primary School’s ‘Launch into Learning’ program. Thank you to everyone who made this wonderful day possible, especially our brilliant little helpers and their families who participated in the recycled seed pod making. #ChildrensWeek #EarlyChildhood #Community

So wonderful to work with you, Marta Woolford, PhD and Darshini Ayton, on this important project. Baptcare’s research partnerships—like everything else we do —is about building and supporting communities where every person is valued and respected. We look forward to seeing this work presented at the Australian Association of Gerontology conference in Tasmania. 

Great to see what home care packages can do! Check out this excellent bathroom modification completed by Ace Renovation Group, working closely with Baptcare’s Occupational Therapist Melissa Leung. Some of the modifications include a more accessible walk-in shower, a handheld shower head to allow for easier showering and other changes that will make using the bathroom easier and safer for our home care consumer. Modifications like this ensure that our home care package recipients can live safely and independently in their homes for longer. For more information about home care with Baptcare click the link below. Link:  https://lnkd.in/gpaTqye6

Wonderful to see our Chief Information Officer, Suzanne Hall listed as one of the top 10 leading IT executives recently honoured at the CIO50 2024 Awards!  The CIO50 Awards program celebrates the achievements of the top senior technology and digital executives in Australia who are driving innovation, rapid change, building great culture and influencing leadership teams across their organisations. This is Suzanne’s fourth time being recognised in these awards. We are so proud to celebrate her achievement and endorse CIO50’s recognition of Suzanne’s outstanding technology and leadership skills.   You can read more about Suzanne's award here: https://lnkd.in/gSdMug_Y https://lnkd.in/gAaED5y8 #CIO50

Our Chief Executive Officer, Geraldine Lannon took part in a panel discussion on the Age of Excellence: A conversation on Quality in Aged Care on the final day of the ACCPA conference. It was a frank and insightful session, with Geraldine highlighting the importance of building an environment of learning when it comes to driving quality of care and services in aged care. Joining Geraldine on the panel were Janet Anderson PSM, Jane Pickering, Ian Yates AM and Louise Macleod.   #ACCPANC24 #AgeofExcellence #AgeCare

Join us for a flyover of the Baptcare Strathalan community in Macleod, where Newpol delivered 32 brand-new independent living units. The high-end residences incorporate a mix of two- and three-bedroom units, spanning various single- and double-storey complexes, offering luxury within a warm, vibrant, and welcoming community. Stay tuned; we can’t wait to take you inside these modern residences! #Newpol #ConstructingOurCommunity #AgedCare #IndependentLiving #Community #IndependentAgeing Swagger Photography • Baptcare • Billard Leece Partnership • WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec) • Arcadis • Currie & Brown