Archive for May 2018
Football gives Stephen ‘a new lease of life’
A Wanneroo mother has hailed a Football West program which she says has given her son “a new lease of life”. Stephen Rea, 42, was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his early 20s and requires full-time care. He has been in and out of hospital over the past 17 years and during that time has stopped breathing,…
Read MoreTony Quinlan Respite Centre open day highlights benefits of respite care
On Thursday 10 May, Southern Plus’ Tony Quinlan Respite Centre in Hilton hosted an open day for the local community to come along and find out about the benefits of respite care and see first hand the activities that respite clients can enjoy while at the centre. Some of the activities visitors enjoyed at the…
Read MoreHow Harry found his calling through volunteering
A chat at a party two years ago was the trigger for a young student to change his life and start volunteering at Southern Cross Care, the leading not-for-profit aged care provider. Harry Turner was studying at university but, like many people his age, didn’t know which career path to take. His friend suggested he…
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