Southern Cross Care News

While we have been lucky in Western Australia to have avoided community spread of COVID-19, we can’t afford to be complacent. It is a good time to remind everyone to follow the health advice – maintain physical distancing wherever possible, practise good hand hygiene and stay home if sick and get tested. Remember to also […]

To celebrate International Day of Older Persons 2021, staff and students at Goldfields Child Care Centre put together a collection of care packs and artworks to put a smile on the faces of our Victoria Park Nursing Home residents in Kalgoorlie. Each year the students usually present a sing-along concert to the residents, followed by […]

Being brain healthy is relevant at any age, whether you are young, old or in between. However, it is particularly important once you reach middle age as this is when changes start to occur in the brain. Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain that affect thinking, behaviour […]

Ageing can be a challenging stage for many older Australians, with isolation and a loss of social interaction being a common experience. Many studies have shown that pets can be a source of companionship that benefits seniors in countless ways. This companionship has proven to ‘cheer up’ lonely seniors and enhance their quality of life. […]

Robert, who is one of our Home Care clients, recently enjoyed his first fishing experience through not-for-profit group, Fishability, with support from one of our senior support workers. Initially organised as a trial to see if fishing would be a good fit for clients, the excursion was a huge success with Robert and his support […]

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 living in her own home, safely and independently with the help of Southern Plus. Jill’s secret to a long and healthy life is to live […]

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 Australia (HTA). The HTA traineeship program allows students to undertake learning to receive a qualification following the completion of the program. Kevin spent just under […]

Alma Obschonka an energetic 91-year-old resident at SCC’s Victoria Park Nursing Home in Kalgoorlie, is living proof that age and disability are no barriers to continuing to live life to the fullest, as proven during a recent holiday to Esperance. With many fond memories of family holidays in Esperance, and with her daughter living there, […]

SCC’s Retirement Villages are helping to spread the word about health and wellness among residents and visitors, hosting a number of health and wellness events, with a packed schedule of events planned for the rest of the year. Each event includes a knowledgeable guest speaker who will talk about a variety of health and wellness topics. […]

To ensure the SCC Group is able to meet the needs of our ageing population, we have continued to implement a rigorous recruitment and training program across the organisation. In doing so we are ensuring that our staff are experienced and highly trained and able to deliver the best possible care and support to our […]

Traditionally known as nursing homes, modern day residential aged care homes are designed to provide elderly residents with not only with care and comfort but also lifestyle activities, outings and various events to keep them motivated and part of the community. STEP 1: ACAT Assessment: The individual seeking care must be assessed by a government-appointed […]

Arthur Cornwell, a 96-year-old aviation enthusiast and resident at SCC’s Joseph Cooke House in Shelley, has proven that you’re never too old to fulfill your dreams, after his recent flight with the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia. The idea for the flight was thanks to Ian Simms, SCC’s Head of Pastoral Care and Volunteers […]