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Date published: Thursday 20 June 2019
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Imagination is the beginning of creationBrains flexed. Ideas sputtered to life. New perspectives were born over meal time conversations. This was the flavour of the annual gathering of the Baptist Care Australia family. Read more
Date published: Thursday 16 March 2023
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Comments on the Exposure Draft of the Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Registered Nurses) Principles 2023Baptist Care Australia has submitted its comments on the exposure draft of the Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Registered Nurses) Principles 2023. Read more
Date published: Monday 8 July 2019
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What on earth is 'purposeful co-creation'?Our plans for 2019-2021 put the idea that we are stronger and better when we work with others front and centre Read more
Date published: Tuesday 2 April 2019
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"Real money to real people rewarding their effort"The Prime Minister was heard to say in the lead up to the Budget that he can "afford to spend money". What you choose to spend that money on says a lot about your values. Read more
Date published: Monday 12 November 2018
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Sweet charityLast week I gave evidence to the Federal Senate Inquiry into Fundraising, so I've been doing a lot of thinking about the role of charities and our relationships with governments. Read more
Date published: Monday 27 August 2018
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The week the government broke and Australia was remadeThe Baptist Care Australia team spent much of last week glued to rolling news coverage and Twitter commentary as the government slowly imploded. Read more
Date published: Wednesday 4 July 2018
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Women leaders on the riseReflections on our first Women's Leadership Forum and what Baptist Care organisations are doing in relation to gender equality. Read more
Date published: Wednesday 9 May 2018
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Investing in the infrastructure of Australian societyPhysical infrastructure is an important component of a healthy economy, but investing in a strong society was missing from last night's Budget announcements. Read more
Date published: Tuesday 24 April 2018
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Working in aged care is a privilege"Working in aged care is a privilege," Donela says. "It's very special to share the journey with people in this part of their lives." Read more
Date published: Monday 11 December 2017
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What just happened?One year ends and another begins. As I write this, I feel both extraordinarily thankful for this year, and full of hope for what's ahead. It's time to take a breath, take stock of what 2017 has brought, and reflect on our hopes for the future. Read more
Date published: Wednesday 20 September 2017
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Not everyone starts in the same place"People talk a lot about equality, about everyone having equal opportunities. But most people don't seem to understand that not everyone starts in the same place," Susanne said. "You need to keep talking about this as loudly as you can," she urged me, "otherwise people just forget about those who start from a long way behind." Read more
Date published: Thursday 20 July 2017
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The fruit of fixed gender roles in our churchesany favours. By us I mean females, the whole body of Christ in the church, and ultimately God's Kingdom. I have been reflecting on this week's discussion of Julia Baird's work for the ABC on domestic violence in church communities. My response to the article was a sinking sense of recognition. Read more