News

International acclaim for SCC’s work in Broome

July 22 2009

A paper presented by Peter McHale describing SCC’s work in Broome received a rapturous reception at the International Homes and Services for the Ageing Congress in London in July.

The paper described how SCC became involved in Broome in 2001, the trials and tribulations of getting the funding and land to build a new facility and the unique challenges facing SCC staff on the ground.

For more information on SCC’s services in Broome and job opportunities contact Tamara Collins on 1300 669 189    

Four SCC Village Managers nominated for RVA Award

July 22 2009

Four SCC Village Managers Christine Busby (Success Village), Shelley Konig (Donovan and BF Prindiville villages), Glenis Trumbich (Margaret Hubery and Thomas Perrott villages) and Shelley Passchier (Foley Village) have all been nominated for the 2009 Retirement Villages Association (RVA) Manager of the Year Awards by their residents.

SCC has strong representation in the awards boasting four candidates in a field of 12 nominees.

The nominations are testament to our Village Managers’ dedication and attention to residents’ needs, creating a warm and friendly environment in our villages.

The state winner will represent Western Australia in the National RVA Manager Awards to be held in November.

No doubt with such excellent candidates it will be a difficult decision for the judges. 

We wish all SCC nominees the best of luck when the winner is announced at the RVA WA Awards night on 7 August 2009.

Royal College of Nursing Scholarship Award

July 07 2009

Jessie Ho, SCC Nurse Practitioner, has recently been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the Royal College of Nursing to do part time research units at Curtin University.

As a valued employee of SCC for nine years Jessie has had an impressive 33 years of experience in nursing. 

Having previously managed, SCC residential aged care facilities, the opportunity arose in January 2008 for Jessie to become one of the first Nurse Practitioners in aged care.   This was a significant milestone for both Jessie and SCC.

In this role Jessie offers clinical support to all the Southern Cross Care sites, Community Services and also supports and assists in the education and training of staff and nursing students as well as ensures top quality clinical governance is maintained.

Jessie is continually networking with specialists and various organisations to keep abreast of latest developments and also mentors nursing students from various universities

With a passion for wound care, Jessie is continually striving to achieve great outcomes for clients to improve their well being, reduce reliance on medications and minimise hospitalisation.

Jessie also has a keen interest in research relating to polypharmacy and pain management and would like to study these topics further in the future.

Jessie contributes to the community by conducting health talks on prevention of chronic diseases as well as organises teams for mission work in Cambodia.

There is not doubt that Jessie brings great credit to SCC and is indeed a deserving recipient of this scholarship.

Congratulations Jessie!

Community Options Initiative

June 15 2009

Southern Cross Care are embarking on a new partnership with the Mental Health Department of Western Australia. 

This exciting venture will see Southern Cross Care manage three brand new small community homes eventually accommodating up to 22 people. This move will  enable people  with persistent and serious mental illness to move from Graylands Hospital and to live in and experience a more homelike environment.

The first home at Mt Claremont will accommodate seven people is due to open shortly. The 7 potential residents have begun to spend long periods of each day in their new home.

The initial reaction by the new residents has been amazing. Each day they seem to grow more confident as they  are involved in the preparation of their own meals, and have begun to expand their community involvement, visiting other community centers with the help of both Southern Cross Care staff and a special team supporting their transition from Graylands Hospital.

The house accommodates both male and female residents and will be staffed 24 hours per day. The staff are enthusiastically settling into their new roles as they try to empower residents and re-develop lost skills.

The second newly built Community Options house in Stirling is almost completed . Residents have been chosen and are looking forward to moving from Graylands in the near future.

Retirement Villages Accredited

June 15 2009