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Southern Star Newsletter

October 30 2008

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Turning of the Sod - Currambine

November 14 2008

Thursday 6 November 2008 marked an exciting day for Southern Cross Care as the first sod was turned at the new independent living development in Currambine which has recently been named Sunlander Village. 

Several SCC Board members and external stakeholders attended the informal function as the Mayor of Joondalup, Troy Pickard, turned the first sod with a shovel presented to Southern Cross Care by development partner Aspen Developments and builders Broad Construction. 

Not even wet weather could dampen guests’ excitement for the new project which will see construction of a 234 unit independent living village consisting of architecturally designed two and three bedroom villas, terraced villas and apartments, all with two bathrooms.  

Located on the corner of Sunlander Drive and Mistral Meander just off Burns Beach Road, Sunlander Village is only minutes from the beach, Currambine train station and Joondalup Health Campus as well as the Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre. 

Sunlander Village will include amenities to encourage communal activities such as a large community centre, indoor pool/spa, workshop, bowling green, gym, hairdressing studio and library/computer room with internet access. 

Stage 1 is due for completion in late 2009.  If you would like more information about Sunlander Village call 1300 749 188 or visit the website www.sunlandervillage.com.au

Funding for Mental Health Supported Accommodation

October 20 2008

Southern Cross Care (WA) is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the Mental Health Division of the WA Department of Health as the preferred provider for the Mental Health Supported Accommodation: Community Options Program for an initial period of 3 years. The program will involve the management of three small community residential units providing homes for a total of 22 people with severe and persistent mental illness who have spent long periods of time in Graylands Hospital. The units will be based in Bentley, Osborne Park and Mt Claremont. The properties associated with the program are under construction by the Department of Housing and Works and will be leased to SCC at peppercorn rates. Lotterywest will fund the fit out of all three homes. The first of the homes will be ready to open in early 2009, the second about six weeks later and the last towards the end of 2009. “This is an important milestone for SCC” said CEO Stuart Flynn, “and will enhance our already developing reputation as a successful provider of services to people with mental illness”. Former President of the AMA in Western Australia and Southern Cross Board member, Dr Paul Skerritt, has kindly agreed to convene and chair an Advisory Committee to oversee the establishment and operation of the program.

Retirement Living at it’s Best

August 11 2008

UNITS AVAILABLE AT SUCCESS VILLAGE
27 Pearson Drive, Success

3 bedroom unit.  $375,000
Call 9414 3115 and ask to speak with Chris 

UNITS AVAILABLE AT THOMAS PERROTT VILLAGE
2 Houtmans Street, Shelley

2 bedroom unit.  $325,000
Call 9259 5761 and ask to speak with Glenis

UNITS AVAILABLE AT DONOVAN VILLAGE
138 Lewis Road, Forrestfield

2 bedroom unit.  $350,000
Stage 4 site works beginning.  Estimated completion July 2009.  Constructing 11, 2 and 3 bedroom units.  Prices starting from $385,000
Call 9453 3308 and ask to speak with Sharon

UNITS AVAILABLE AT FOLEY VILLAGE
84 Collick Street, Hilton

Limited number of 2 bedroom terraced housing still available from $420,000
Stage 3a site works to commence within weeks. 
Small number of popular villa designs in the first stage.
Contact Alan Legge on 1300 777 796

Manager of the Year Award

June 03 2008

Southern Cross Care is delighted to announce that Glenis Trumbich has been nominated for the Retirement Village Association’s Manager of the Year award and will be in the running to be a National finalist for 2008. This award recognizes an individual’s professional management & commitment to excellence in the retirement village industry. The key criteria include  leadership style, continuous improvement initiatives, resident satisfaction and village innovation. Nominees are interviewed by a panel and a WA finalist will be selected. The announcement and prize awards are to be presented at the RVA National Conference in November 2008. This is a huge honour and we offer Glenis our congratulations.

Watch this space for updates and well done Glenis… your diligent, caring and professional manner have been appropriately recognized by this nomination.