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Residents, families and staff come together to make our residential aged care facilities feel like home. For one group of volunteers, the CA Brown Auxiliary, put our residents’ wellbeing at the core of their mission. CA Brown Auxiliary started alongside the inception of CA Brown Village and has been integral in creating meaningfulconnections for residents […]
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John Kilpatrick met his wife Ellen in 1956 – the same year Anglican Care was formed. In the many decades that followed, the dynamic duo dedicated their lives to supporting the local community. Anglican Care became one of the many non-profit organisations to benefit from their passionate andcaring nature. In 1971, John wanted to help […]
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Our latest Encounter magazine – Anniversary Edition – is out now. This special anniversary edition of Encounter celebrates 70 years of Anglican Care, reflecting on its journey from a small aged care ministry to one of the Hunter’s leading providers. We honour the residents, staff, volunteers and community champions who have shaped that legacy, […]
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This year marks a very special milestone for Anglican Care as we celebrate 70 years of service, care and connection across our communities. For seven decades, Anglican Care has provided high-quality support grounded in compassion, dignity and respect. What began after World War Two as a refuge for the Anglican community has grown into the […]
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Inside our June 2026 edition, Bishop Peter explores the idea of becoming all that we are called to be. We share our journey towards meaningful reconciliation as Newcastle Anglican prepares to launch its first-ever Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Two young people who are being supported through Samaritans Student Accommodation discuss how it has helped them […]
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He made international headlines when he sneezed on King Charles during His Majesty’s visit to Canberra. He has met celebrities such as Guy Sebastian and Jimmy Barnes, politicians, and media personalities. More importantly, Hephner the alpaca brings comfort and joy to both young and old. He recently attracted plenty of pats and smiles during visits to two of […]
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A fearless pursuit of excellence has been the cornerstone of a nursing career that now spans more than five decades. Enrolled Nurse Sharon Fear recently celebrated her incredible 50-year milestone at Anglican Care’s McIntosh Court. After joining the dementia-specific residential aged care facility in 2022, she quickly formed a strong bond with both residents and […]
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Leonie Doig filled her working days by caring for others, forming lifelong friendships and sharing laughs along the way. Leonie initially joined Anglican Care as a volunteer at C.A. Brown with the goal of buying a new fridge for her young family. Fast forward 41 years, and a few fridges later, she has retired from […]
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Every week in Anglican Care facilities, exercise programs are helping keep residents safe About 30% of people aged over 65 fall each year in NSW, with 37% of injury-related deaths being caused by falls. According to the NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network, regular exercise reduces falls by 23%. It’s one of the reasons […]
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