Southern Cross Care News

This week is National Volunteer Week and is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. It celebrates the diverse passions and talents everyone brings to volunteering. This year’s theme is ‘Something for Everyone,’ highlighting that there is a place for everyone in the world of volunteering.  Over the past year, we have been fortunate to have […]

In appreciation of her incredible dedication to the Cockburn community, Success Village resident Maureen has been named the 2024 City of Cockburn Senior Community Citizen of the Year.  Volunteering at the Cockburn Seniors Centre, Maureen lends a helping hand and brings joy to visitors at the centre four days a week.   Whether greeting visitors in […]

As we celebrate International Nurses Day, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our extraordinary nurses at Southern Cross Care (WA). International Nurses Day is celebrated on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing. On this significant day, we recognise the invaluable contributions that nurses make to our communities and […]

It’s amazing how a leisurely outing, interaction with those around you or a chat over coffee can effortlessly brighten your day. At Southern Cross Care (WA), we believe those joys should never fade away, no matter your age. Did you know the services available to you as part of your Home Care Package can include […]

You may have heard the saying ‘laughter is the best medicine’, but did you know a daily dose of laughter has many health benefits and can be a great form of aerobic exercise? Faulkner Park Village resident Janni Goss says her life changed for the better when she decided to prioritise her health and wellbeing […]

Every day, Southern Cross Care (WA) (SCC (WA)) employees make an extraordinary difference in the lives of the people we support. But what does it mean to make an extraordinary difference? It’s not about grand gestures or big acts; sometimes, it’s the simple things that have the most profound impact. It’s about taking the time […]

At Southern Cross Care (WA), it is part of our mission to support older West Australians to more easily navigate the aged care sector and provide them with the information and tools to do so. That’s why we have developed a new home care navigation tool on our website, designed to make the transition into […]

When is the best time to discuss aged care with a loved one? Aging and aged care are difficult topics for many families, and it’s very common for people to avoid thinking about and discussing where they plan to live as they begin to need more help and care. But by avoiding a conversation about […]

International Women’s Day is about celebrating women’s achievements and advocating for women’s inclusion and equity. The theme this year is Inspire Inclusion. At SCC (WA), we Inspire Inclusion every day by working to create an environment that celebrates inclusion and recognises the unique contributions each person brings to our community. Through awareness, flexible working options, […]

Our residential care home teams have been hard at work with our residents, their families and volunteers to create a Crafty Christmas, filling their homes with hand-made decorations to celebrate the festive season.  As well as promoting connection and a sense of community, the winners took out prize money to spend on an event or […]

Our promise to our clients, residents and families The vision for Southern Cross Care (WA) is to transform our sector and the experiences of the people we care about.  We are implementing the principles of co-design, partnering with our clients and residents to design care and services that meets their needs. By engaging with our […]

Over 33,000 West Australians live with dementia. Southern Cross Care (WA) is working to slow the progression of the disease for its clients and support the dementia community through its new Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) program. Run in partnership with the dementia support service Memory Nurture, the 16-week CST program has involved residents living at […]