Southern Cross Care News

Joint Statement between LGBTIQ+ Health Australia and Australia’s Aged Care Sector on LGBTQI+ rights in aged care. Part of the statement reads: “It is everybody’s business − across all aged care services throughout Australia − to ensure that the rights and freedoms of LGBTI older people are upheld. This requires inclusive and respectful aged care […]

Everyday Southern Cross Care (WA) (SCC(WA)) aged care workers support people to live an extraordinary life connected to communities.   Every individual at SCC (WA) plays a significant role in making a meaningful difference to our resident’s and client’s lives. From nurses to personal care workers, allied health professionals to lifestyle coordinators, hospitality teams, drivers, cooks, […]

Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week 2023. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023, Be a Voice for Generations, urges all Australians to use their power, their words, and their actions to create a more just, equitable and reconciled country for all. At Southern Cross Care (WA) we know our country’s past cannot […]

Home Care clients and families invited to join discussion groups   How will research be conducted?    Research will be conducted in two stages which will include discussion groups, telephone interviews and an online survey.   Stage 1 – Discussion Groups  The discussion groups will be held at the SSC Tony Quinlan Respite Centre, the SCC Donovan Respite […]

For most of us, having a roof over our heads, a full fridge and access to a shower is a given, but unfortunately it is something many people go without. These basic needs shouldn’t be a luxury. Everyone deserves safe and secure housing, no matter their age, demographic or financial status.    Sadly, elderly people […]

We know that as people get older they can become lonely due to change in lifestyle, loss of independence and mobility, and even a lack of connection with family and the wider community. But did you know up to 40% of older people living in residential aged care homes do not receive regular visitors? In […]

Expressions of interest are now open for Southern Cross Care (WA)’s new Consumer Advisory Committee We are seeking interested clients, residents, carers and family members to join our Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC). Nominations are now open! Would you like to be a part of improving the aged care, mental health and retirement living sectors? Would […]