A significant merger has propelled BaptistCare into the spotlight as a key provider of community, aged care and affordable housing services. Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA), Baptist Care SA and BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) recently announced that they have legally united under the name BaptistCare, creating Australia’s third-largest integrated care and service provider.
With a combined workforce of over 12,000 employees, BaptistCare now supports more than 38,000 customers in New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia. The newly formed entity also unveiled its Executive Leadership team, led by CEO Charles Moore. Its governing Board is chaired by Tim Farren, with Robert Dunn serving as Vice Chair.
Farren emphasised the magnitude of this merger: “This is such an important day in the combined 270-year legacy of three wonderful organisations. We have a shared mission to strengthen communities by valuing people and supporting them to have hope, dignity and a fullness of life. As we move forward, our focus is on continuing to improve outcomes for those we serve.”
“The sectors we operate in are under increasing pressure and scrutiny but coming together gives us the opportunity to enhance services to customers as well as provide greater choice, flexibility and diversity of services, and increase advocacy for vulnerable people and communities.”
Moore, who previously led BaptistCare NSW, ACT, WA, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the merger’s potential to broaden the group’s reach and advocacy: “This merger is about much more than pooling resources; it’s a bold but necessary step to amplify our advocacy and impact at a time when Australians need it most. With increasing demand for services and mounting regulatory pressures, BaptistCare is uniquely positioned to champion sustainable solutions, from aged care to affordable housing and homelessness, to retirement living.
“We’re committed to our incredible team and providing a great employee experience, using our voice and our expertise to drive change, securing essential funding, and pushing boundaries to ensure no individual or community is left behind.”
Moving forward, the organisation will continue to offer a broad range of services, including retirement living, residential aged care, home care, community and affordable housing, family and community services, and more. While the legal merger is complete, BaptistCare leaders acknowledge the extensive work ahead to unite their teams and fulfil a shared vision of providing holistic support for people and communities nationwide.
Ritchelle is a Content Producer for Healthcare Channel, Australia’s premier resource of information for healthcare.
