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Baptcare The Orchards community in Templestowe traces its roots back to the heritage of church planting and community engagement with Templestowe Baptist Church

On Sunday 15 October 2017, Baptist World Aid Australia is asking Baptist churches around the country to stop

A highlight of the unit was hearing asylum seekers from five quite different countries tell their stories. Most had left their homes in fear of their lives. Escape routes involved refugee camps in neighbouring countries which provided temporary safety for months and sometimes for many years.

Pursuing excellence in ethical leadership is important at any time, but even more so at this time. We engage in Pastoral Leadership in an era when the ethics of the Church are under significant scrutiny and suspicion. Our society doubts our integrity. We are all on trial in the court of public confidence.

Baptcare has released harrowing research findings opening the door on the extent of violence experienced by carers and children involved in kinship care placements in Victoria.

The Follow Baptist Church Bless Collective Food Van was launched in June 2016 and operates at Bourke Park in Pakenham. The Food Van aims to provide a hub for food and friendship for those in need in the local community.

Responding to community needs, Baptcare The Orchards Community officially opened this week to a large gathering of community representatives, staff and future residents

Be Love Sponsorship Sunday is a chance for your church family to celebrate their combined impact for children around the world… as Syndal Baptist Church did recently!

Sanctuary resident, Oluwa* recently undertook his dream internship with renowned architectural firm, CHT Architects.

Baptcare’s Family and Community Services Team in Victoria had a treat for some young clients recently, by taking them to the stables. Baptcare Practice and Development Consultant, Danielle Hill ran a four day equine therapy session for 12 children.