Southern Cross Care News

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 […]

Nominations for the 2023 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards are now open! We are inspired by the work our extraordinary nursing staff do to provide the best care for our residents and think we have many worthy recipients. Our nursing staff not only play a vital role in responding to the health needs of […]

As you age, living independently in your own home can become more difficult. If you’re finding it harder to do the things you used to, support at home might be just what you need. Home care refers to the wide range of services that support the independence of over 65s to age well in the […]

As part of SCC’s efforts to prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak under the direction and guidance of our skilled incident management team, led by Matt Helstrip, we have been recently completed Incident Management Training and Scenario Exercises at our residential aged care homes and Community Options Centres. This training will ensure that our staff have […]

Volunteers are the mainstay of many organisations and at Southern Cross Care (WA), our volunteers prove every day how special they are in their role of helping to make a real difference to the lives of our residents and clients. We value all our volunteers and as a gesture of thanks for their generosity of […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]