Lynette is 75 and her husband, George, is 70. With a little help from home care, they’re able to live healthily and happily together at home.
“George has early dementia, but he’s pretty fit apart from that. But I’ve got rheumatoid and osteo, and we just felt we needed more help to stay at home.”
“Baptcare has changed our lives. It’s wonderful. George and I are both on a level two Home Care Package, and it’s so good.” Learn more about funding options for home care.

“We’ve got the freedom of not having to do all the cleaning or making the beds. But the main thing I look forward to is the meals! We have wonderful meals every day sent here. It has taken so much pressure off us. It’s great.”
“Dolly is our case worker, and we love Dolly. She’s just the best. I didn’t know anything about what was involved in Home Care. Dolly was just so wonderful, coming in and sitting down, and chatting with us to tell us what we’re eligible for.”
“Baptcare has changed our lives. It’s wonderful. George and I are both on a level two Home Care Package, and it’s so good. I’m very, very happy.”
Lynette Spencer
Home Care Recipient
“There’s so much help it’s just great, keeping us where we are, and keeping us healthy, and allowing us to be together here in our home.”
“I really love Baptcare and the home care service. It’s just made life so much easier for my husband and I.”
Community news
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Dressmaker, traveller, Bulldogs fan and volunteer – Thelma turns 100!
Thelma Powell, beloved resident and former volunteer at Westhaven, turned 100 on 9th February 2026 with balloons, party hats, and cake! Surrounded by her family, care team, the local MP, and Mayor, as well as a representative from her beloved footy team, the Bulldogs, it was a day to remember.
- 13 Feb 2026
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Team Spotlight: Home Start, Mother Goose and Supported Playgroup Team in Bendigo
Baptcare runs the Home-Start, Supported Playgroup, and Parent-Child Mother Goose Programs in Bendigo. Jane, Home-Start Team Leader; Angie, Group Facilitator, Mother Goose Program and Supported Playgroup; and Jess, Group Facilitator, Mother Goose Program and Supported Playgroup, are our wonderful team members, dedicated to helping families and connecting them with strong support within the local Bendigo and Macedon Ranges communities. Keep reading to learn more about these exceptional employees, their work, and why they love what they do.
- 30 Jan 2026
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Staff Spotlight | Lois Yamuta – Project Lead, Living Well Together
What inspired you to work in aged care and how did you come to lead the ‘Living Well Together’ program? My career in aged care started in New Zealand. I was studying Healthcare Management, where I was also introduced to aged care nursing, and the rest is history!
- 28 Jan 2026

