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Helen bids farewell after more than three decades

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Helen bids farewell after more than three decades

For Helen Pullen, retiring from her long-term role with Anglican Care felt like she was “leaving behind 84 parents”. The popular Residential Liaison Officer (RLO) recently celebrated her retirement after 33 years of service. Helen started her career at Booragul and then worked at Toronto before arriving at Jesmond Grove in 2004. The residential aged […]

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A gallery of memories

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A gallery of memories

To be seen is to be loved, as Scenic Lodge resident Barbara Brown will tell you while she proudly displays her art for the first time in the halls of her new home. Those who visit Scenic Lodge may notice a new collection of art in the hallways. The artworks are reproductions of Barbara’s life […]

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Mel’s journey from trainee to director

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Mel’s journey from trainee to director

For the residents and families of CA Brown, there would be few who haven’t met Mel Watts. Over the past 25 years, Mel has progressed from a trainee Care Assistant to helping open CA Brown Lodge as a Clinical Care Coordinator. She now serves as Clinical Director of Aged Care and NDIS. “I always wanted […]

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A lifetime of care

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A lifetime of care

Linda Cox is among the long-serving alumni at McIntosh Court. Earlier this year, Linda celebrated 30 years with Anglican Care. “I worked as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) for a long period of time and then got into lifestyle and wellbeing, where I am currently the Lifestyle Team Leader,” Linda says. As a young mum […]

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Creating meaningful connections

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Creating meaningful connections

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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Duo’s decades of dedication

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Duo’s decades of dedication

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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Encounter ~ Anniversary Edition

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Encounter ~ Anniversary Edition

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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Celebrating 70 years of care
Celebrating 70 years of care

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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Our latest Encounter magazine – Becoming – is out now

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Our latest Encounter magazine – Becoming – is out now

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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