BaptistCare's Wirraway Homestead

27/05/2026

This National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), we join the call to be All In for reconciliation – every single day.

The 2026 theme, All In, encourages all Australians to step off the sidelines and stop being spectators in reconciliation, instead taking meaningful, wholehearted action every day.

Reconciliation lives in the everyday choices we make, the conversations we have, and the relationships we build.

At BaptistCare, we are committed to listening, learning and strengthening relationships through reconciliation. We strive to foster communities that honour and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, histories, cultures and futures.

26/05/2026

🐴 Winter school holidays at Wirraway Homestead!
Two horse programs for kids who love to ride - from first-timers to those ready to level up.

🌟 Horse Adventure Day — Ages 10-14
A full day of grooming, tacking and riding with gentle instruction. No experience needed, just a love of horses and a sense of adventure!
📅 July 4, 11 & 18 | 10AM–3PM
💰 $180 | Early bird $144 (closes June 5, 12 & 19)
🔗 Book here: https://ow.ly/51O350Z3SiL

🌟 Horse Clinic Camp — Ages 12-16
Three days of extended saddle time, practical care and skill-building in supportive small groups. Perfect for kids ready to refine their technique and deepen their confidence.
📅 July 7–9
💰 $520
🔗 Book here: https://ow.ly/2bOI50Z3SiK

🪖 Helmets and boots provided for both programs.
Spots are limited - grab your early bird price on the Adventure Day before it closes!

20/05/2026

There's something truly special about watching kids interact with farm animals. And for some, for the very first time. 🐔🐄🐷🐴

At Wirraway Homestead, our animal programs are at the heart of what we do. From collecting eggs and feeding chickens, to gentle moments with our miniature pigs, getting up close with our cows, and building confidence through horse riding - every interaction is designed to connect young people with the land in a way that's hard to find anywhere else.

Whether you're a school, youth group, or camp organiser looking for an experience that goes beyond the classroom, Wirraway Homestead offers a genuinely unique farm environment where kids can slow down, explore, and thrive. 🌻

Go visit our website to find out more https://baptistcaresa.org.au/service/adventure-camping

18/05/2026

Getting a school camp approved can feel like a project in itself. 📋
Between the risk assessments, staffing plans, equity checks and parent comms - it's a lot to pull together before anything even lands on your principal's desk.
We've put together a practical guide covering the six most common approval roadblocks, plus a principal-ready checklist you can use straight away.
If you're planning a camp for 2027/28, this one's worth a read. 👇

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14/05/2026

🐴 For the first time ever, we are bringing Horse Clinic Camp outside of school holidays - and if your kid is horse-crazy, this one's for them!

Three days of extended saddle time, hands-on horse care, and skill-building in small, supportive groups. Whether they're looking to refine their technique or simply deepen their confidence around horses, our experienced instructors and well-trained horses will make it a long weekend to remember.

📅 Saturday 6 to Monday 8 June
🕙Arrive Saturday 12PM | Pick up Monday 1:30PM
👧 Ages 12–16
💰 $675 per camper
🪖 Helmets and boots provided
👉 Book now https://bit.ly/Horse-Clinic-June-2026

While you're planning ahead - our winter school holiday programs are also now available for booking. Grab an early bird price before it's gone! 👉 https://baptistcaresa.org.au/.../school-holiday-activities

11/05/2026

Three bespoke cubby houses, built over the past six months by dedicated Men’s Shed volunteers, are now helping support women in crisis through BaptistCare’s Wright Place. 🏠

BaptistCare's Wright Place has supported dozens of women experiencing homelessness since opening in late 2023, women escaping domestic violence, housing instability and crisis. This auction is for them.

Volunteers from the Parafield Gardens Men's Shed spent six months building three bespoke cubby houses by hand and every dollar raised through this auction goes directly to Wright Place.

Bidding is open now, hosted by Harris Real Estate and closes at 5pm on 2 June.

No space for a cubby? You can still help with a direct donation.

👉 Bid or donate here: https://app.galabid.com/harrisxwrightplace

29/04/2026

For a long time, “care” or “support” has been seen as something people need when life gets smaller or experience challenges.

We see it differently.

We see new beginnings.
New connections.
New ways to live with independence and dignity.

This is the story behind our new national brand, and the people at the heart of it. We hope you enjoy it.

BaptistCare. Your new day.

25/04/2026

On Anzac Day, we honour and remember the courage and sacrifice of all those who have served our country.

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them.”

Today, as an organisation, we express our deepest gratitude for their commitment, strength and sacrifice.

Lest we forget.

21/04/2026

Meet Spike 🐴
Approaching 29 years old this year and still going strong, he's one of the most popular locals at Wirraway Homestead.

There's something pretty special about watching a little city kid reach over the fence for the very first time and feel a horse gently eat from his hand. For Spike, it's just Tuesday. For the child? It might be a memory he carries for the rest of his life.

Horses have always been at the heart of what we do at Wirraway. They're not a backdrop – they’re part of the programs, cared for deeply and loved by everyone who visits.

16/04/2026

Celebrating Cathie Sharp – 25 Years! 💚

For 25 years, Cathie Sharp has been the heart of the Mylor Adventure Camp kitchen – serving over a million meals and nourishing thousands of guests with care, kindness, and a smile.

Her days have been anything but ordinary… from feeding entire camps to, on one memorable occasion, rounding up sheep in a skirt and open-toe shoes!

What began as a weekend job grew into an incredible career, with Cathie leaving a lasting impact on everyone who walked through the doors – from schools and churches to community groups alike.

Looking back, it’s the lasting impact that means the most to Cathie:
“Never, ever, ever underestimate what we do here and the impact it has on people… Sometimes we don’t know the impact we’ve had, but just believe that we do.”

After 25 years of care, good humour, and leadership, thank you Cathie! We wish you all the very best in your retirement. 💫

To read more, visit https://ow.ly/UKwL50YJnNv