Posts by Southern Cross Care
Jill’s secret to a long and healthy life
Southern Plus client Jill recently celebrated her 105th birthday. This is a remarkable milestone, but what makes this an even more amazing accomplishment is the fact that Jill is still…
Read MoreKevin brings happiness and joy to home care clients
We recently welcomed Kevin Keen as a qualified home care employee after he completed his traineeship through Southern Cross Care’s partnership with the Australian Medical Association’s training body, Health Training…
Read MoreTogether we can ensure no one faces dementia alone
Dementia Action Week encourages Australians to become well informed about the struggles, as well as the highlights of dementia throughout September to ensure that people living with the condition feel…
Read MoreRaising a cuppa at Southern Cross Care WA
Success retirement village hosted ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ in aid of Cancer Council; $3,260 raised taking fundraising total to over $20,000 since 2011; 50% of Australians are diagnosed with cancer before…
Read MoreFootball 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…
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…
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…
Read MoreSouthern Cross Care salutes our Anzac heroes
Residents, family members and staff at Southern Cross Care locations across Western Australia commemorated Anzac Day (25 April) with a day of remembrance. From Broome to Cooloongup, services and events…
Read MoreWhat to consider when choosing a retirement village
There are many benefits to living in a retirement village including being in a community of like-minded people, enjoying social activities and living independently within secure surroundings. There are also…
Read MoreWhat’s good for your heart is good for your head!
Some of the strongest evidence about maintaining your brain links brain health to heart health. Even though you can’t feel your brain working, it’s one of the most active organs…
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