On Saturday 22 February, a Special Assembly was held to vote on the merger of Baptist Care SA with BaptistCare (NSW & ACT) and Baptcare (Victoria).
Interestingly, the last Special Assembly, held in 2008, approved the formation of Baptist Care SA, bringing together Baptist Community Services and Baptist Homes for the Aged.
Since then, the landscape of community services and aged care has changed, creating challenges for Baptist Care SA and its national counterparts. As discussed at our Annual Assembly in November 2024, this merger aims to ensure a sustainable future for this vital mission. Other state entities, including Baptist Care NT, may join in the future.
The Assembly Board unanimously recommended the merger, seeing it as a God-given opportunity to strengthen the work of Baptist Care nationwide. Over 80 people attended the Special Assembly at Springpark Baptist (SA) and Casuarina Baptist (NT), with all motions passing unanimously. We celebrated Baptist Care SA’s history, thanked board members, and recognised CEO Sue Raw for her leadership and resilience.
Please pray for the new national entity launching in March, and for Melinda Cousins, who will serve on the Board.
The next Assembly will be on 31 May – all are welcome!
