Southern Cross Care News

Mental Health Week is a national celebration in October each year, from 4 to 11 October. The theme for this year is ‘Empowering Communities, Thriving Workforces’, which is all about having the power to take charge of your own mental health journey and recovery, to find purpose and connection through meaningful employment, and to support […]

October is a significant month for mental health awareness, with the celebration of WA Mental Health Week from 5 to 12 October, including World Mental Health Day on 10 October.   At Southern Cross Care (WA) (SCC (WA)), we understand the importance of mental health and the role it plays in our overall well-being. That’s why […]

For Phil and many people like him, living with schizophrenia is a constant battle that affects every part of his day.  Diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager, Phil openly speaks about the challenges he faces living with the condition, which he describes as a “cruel disease.”   “It’s not easy, but I’ve learned to live with […]

Shivani Lala, a Team Leader of SCC’s Community Options Mental Health sites, was recently recognised at the 2019 WA Mental Health Awards Gala winning the Employee Excellence Award for outstanding contribution to mental health in Western Australia by an individual employed or volunteering within the sector. The WA Mental Health Awards, which are hosted by […]