BCD

29/09/2025

🧠 Dementia Awareness Month
This month, our BCD team was honoured to join seniors at Café Connect, where we shared conversations about brain health, dementia awareness, and explored practical ways to age well at home.

💜Café Connect is such a valuable space for seniors, a place to engage in a variety of workshops and activities that promote a safe, healthy, and connected lifestyle. By talking openly about dementia, we help reduce stigma, empower individuals and families, and encourage people to access the right support early.

✨ A big thank you to Wollondilly Council and Western Sydney University for creating opportunities like this, and to the wonderful community members who came along, asked questions, and shared their stories.

25/09/2025

🧩 What Do “Impairment Notices” Mean for You ❓

We know NDIS changes can feel overwhelming, so we’ve put together a simple guide to help you understand what the new impairment notices mean if you’re already an NDIS participant or thinking of applying.

Under the new rules, there are six categories of impairments the NDIS considers:
✨ Intellectual
✨ Cognitive
✨ Neurological
✨ Sensory
✨ Physical
✨ Psychosocial (mental health)
This guide explains what’s changed, what it means for your plan, and where to find support.
👉 Dive into the full blog post and series here - https://www.bcd.org.au/news/ndis-changes-to-legislation-impairment-notices

11/09/2025

💛 Sometimes, the simplest check-in can make the biggest difference.
Creating a safe space for honest conversations, listening, and simply being there can powerfully support someone’s mental well-being.

You don’t need to be an expert, just a caring listener. If you notice someone who might be doing it tough, take the first step and start the conversation.

𝘼𝙎𝙆 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢, 𝙍 𝙐 𝙊𝙆?

👉 More tips here - https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

04/09/2025

We’re launching a 5-part blog series breaking down NDIS legislation changes and what they mean for you. From new funding rules to changes in access pathways, we want to make it more simple to follow and understand.

👉 Start with Part 1 here:

NDIS Changes To Legislation: What's New And What It Means For You If you or a loved one are an NDIS participant or are applying to access the NDIS, there are some important changes to the NDIS rules to know about that came into effect on 3 October 2024. Some changes are already in place and other

26/08/2025

👩🏽‍⚕️ As we wrap up our 6-week Senior Care Worker Model blog series introducing the dedicated teams within BCD’s Care Village, we’re delighted to finish with the heart of our support, our Clinical Nursing Team.

Nursing care at home is more than medical support. It’s about preventing health concerns before they become emergencies, reducing hospital visits, and managing conditions safely and comfortably in the place that feels best, at home. Our nurses work closely with your GP and Allied Health professionals to provide assessments, reviews, and ongoing support, bringing peace of mind and proactive care.

🩺 Discover how our Clinical Nursing Team completes the circle of care in our village: bcd.org.au/news/bcd-clinical-nursing-care

19/08/2025

In this weeks Senior Care Worker model six-part blog series, we introduce our Care Central Team in our care village.

This team are ninjas behind the scene, quietly stepping in when plans shift, adjusting rosters with a call, email, or text, to ensure no customer goes without their support services. Because life gets unpredictable, and customers deserve seamless dependable support and routine.

👉 Read the blog post - https://www.bcd.org.au/news/bcd-care-central

13/08/2025

🌟 Meet Our Care Worker Circle - The next chapter in our Senior Care Worker Blog Series.

In this new post, you’ll discover how our Care Worker Circle, a consistent team of care workers work alongside the Senior Care Workers to make sure our customer support needs are met. You'll see how this thoughtful approach transforms care into more than just a service, it becomes a village that truly understands the customer, their preference’s, and adapts as their needs evolve.

👉 Read more here - https://www.bcd.org.au/news/bcd-care-worker-circle

Welcome to Your BCD Village - Meet Your Care Worker Circle As a key part of our Senior Care Worker model, your Care Worker Circle is a dedicated team of two or three Care Workers who you’ll get to know and who’ll get to know you so every visit feels personalised, consistent, and well coordinated...

06/08/2025

🔄 Following on from last week…

We introduced BCD’s Senior Care Worker model and Service Engagement as a village approach to care where our customers are at the heart of everything we do. This week, we’re shining a light on the Senior Care Workers themselves!

Our Senior Care Workers add an extra layer of personalised support, working alongside our Customer Care Worker Circle to make sure their needs never fall through the cracks.

🤝 Because care that truly works doesn’t happen in isolation, It happens in partnership.
👉 Read more here - https://www.bcd.org.au/news/bcds-senior-care-worker-model-senior-care-worker

Welcome to Your BCD Village - Meet Your Senior Care Worker At BCD, the heart of our approach is something we call the Senior Care Worker model, built on relationships, consistency and trust. Our Senior Care Workers add an extra layer of personalised support, working alongside your Care Worker Cir

30/07/2025

𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠, 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝘽𝘾𝘿’𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚.

This week, we’re looking at how it all begins, through thoughtful, collaborative Service Engagement. From the first conversation with our intake team, to the Senior Care Workers who works alongside Support Coordinators, and other Community Providers to make sure everyone’s aligned and on the same page with your care needs.

Because real care doesn’t happen in silos, it happens in partnership.

👉 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘽𝘾𝘿’𝙨 𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡: 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 https://www.bcd.org.au/news/bcds-senior-care-worker-model-serviceengagement

Welcome to our Village - Meet The BCD Service Engagement Team At BCD, the heart of our approach is something we call the Senior Care Worker model, built on relationships, consistency and trust. It all starts with that very first conversation with a real person, not a recorded message. From the

29/07/2025

💙𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢!

Becoming a Care Worker means stepping into someone's life and being there for them when they need it most, helping them through their day with care, kindness, and understanding. It’s a job where your heart truly makes the difference!

Rewarding ongoing casual Care Worker roles in the Macarthur area, hourly rates from $43.23
👉𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙬-https://www.bcd.org.au/join-our-team

24/07/2025

At BCD, you’ll feel the difference from the very beginning. Our unique Senior Care Worker model was built by listening to our customers, families, and our community partners over 22 years. We've learned what truly makes a difference in care and support.

What sets BCD apart is our village-style approach. You're not left to navigate things on your own. Instead, you're surrounded by a caring, well-connected team that works together to support your goals, your needs, and your life.

👉 Learn how BCD’s Senior Care Worker Model wraps the right support around you:

BCD’s Senior Care Worker Model - A Village Care Team Supporting You When you think of care workers, you tend to picture the professional who visits your home, the friendly face, the helping hands. But what you may not always see is the team of people working quietly behind the scenes to make sure ...

26/06/2025

𝘼 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘽𝘾𝘿!
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What an incredible day at our Oran Park Open Day, a day full of warmth, connection, and celebration. We’re truly humbled and grateful to have shared it with so many who attended!

This moment means more than just opening the doors to our newest Supported Independent Living homes. It marks a proud milestone in BCD’s journey, a journey that began over 22 years ago with one nurse, one dream, and a deep belief that everyone deserves care with dignity, respect, and heart.

From those humble beginnings, BCD has grown into a locally trusted, accredited, and registered provider, recognised for always putting people first. We've walked beside families, stood strong through challenges, and cheered each time a customer reached a goal, no matter how big or small.

And now, with the launch of our very own accommodation homes, we’re investing not just in bricks and mortar, but in the future of our community. These homes represent safety, belonging, and opportunity and filled with the spirit of everything BCD stands for.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧, 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙤’𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮. 𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚’𝙡𝙡 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧, 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧.

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚!!!