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Date published: Thursday 23 March 2023
Category(ies): News, Media release
Australia's major faith-based charitable service networks unite to support Voice to Parliament"We are deeply committed to a civil society and a world of justice, hope and fairness" Read more
Date published: Thursday 10 November 2022
Category(ies): News, Media release, Feature
'Care About Aged Care' campaign recognised with AwardThe landmark 'Care About Aged Care' campaign to improve aged care for all Australians has been recognised with an award for Best External Campaign by the Associations Forum. Read more
Date published: Monday 24 October 2022
Category(ies): News, Media release
Church providers issue open letter on tax cutsThe leaders of major faith-based charities have come together to issue an open letter to the Prime Minister about the impact of planned Stage 3 tax cuts ahead of Tuesday's Budget. Read more
Date published: Tuesday 3 September 2019
Category(ies): Media release
Baptist Care Australia - Farewell to Executive DirectorBaptist Care Australia will soon farewell the organisation's Executive Director, Marcia Balzer, following her recent resignation. Read more
Date published: Tuesday 30 July 2019
Category(ies): Media release
Time to raise the white flag and Raise the RateThe Coalition Government should concede defeat in the face of sustained community pressure to raise the rate of the Newstart allowance says Baptist Care Australia. Read more
Date published: Thursday 11 April 2019
Category(ies): Media release
What will we be talking about this federal election?The great contest for Australia's next government has begun. Read more
Date published: Monday 17 December 2018
Category(ies): Media release
Labor recognises housing crisisAustralia's housing crisis is finally back on the political agenda. Read more
Date published: Monday 17 December 2018
Category(ies): Media release
Aged care funding boost essential to meet current shortfallsBaptist Care Australia welcomes today's announcements of additional funding to meet some of the most urgent shortfalls in the aged care system but serious reform is needed. Read more
Date published: Wednesday 3 October 2018
Category(ies): Media release
Peaks welcome extra CHSP funds but urges more support for high level home care packagesToday's announcement of an additional $100 million over two years for the CHSP is a welcome development in home care provision but more must be done for older Australians. Read more
Date published: Tuesday 18 September 2018
Category(ies): Media release
Royal Commission into aged care a positive moveBaptist Care Australia welcomes the announcement of a Royal Commission into aged care. Read more
Date published: Monday 10 September 2018
Category(ies): Media release
Affordable accommodation options urgently needed for domestic violence survivors say Baptist leadersThis week, leaders from Australian Baptist organisations are meeting with federal parliamentarians in Canberra to call for coordinated action on domestic violence support. Read more
Date published: Monday 6 August 2018
Category(ies): Media release
Older Australians need secure and affordable housingBaptist Care Australia is calling for action to stem the tide of insecure and marginal housing for Australians over 55. Read more