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January 03, 2022

Overcoming obstacles through Home Care...

Caring Matters Newsletter September 25, 2024

International Dementia Conference...

November 01, 2022

Southern Cross Care is proud to be recognised in various industry awards...

September 28, 2022

Southern Cross Care celebrates Chapel Dedication and Golden Jubilee ...

September 08, 2022

Southern Cross Care is committed to improving aged care services...

September 06, 2022

Explore the benefits of Home Care...

August 19, 2022

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT has been recognised in Catholic Health Australia’s highest honours for health and aged care...

August 17, 2022

Confused by My Aged Care, Home Care packages, and CHSP?...

August 16, 2022

Looking for a rewarding career? Don’t shy away from Aged Care...

June 22, 2022

Goulburn’s Sister Paulinus Croker celebrates 100th birthday...

June 05, 2022

Residential aged care to suit your needs...

May 23, 2022

Cure boredom in your retirement years...

May 04, 2022

Maintaining your independence with Home Care...

January 11, 2022

Retirement Living: What you need to know...

January 03, 2022

Overcoming obstacles through Home Care...

Caring Matters Newsletter September 25, 2024

International Dementia Conference...

Creating a Vibrant Heart for Cardinal Gilroy Village

Official opening at Cardinal Gilroy Village Community Centre On 24 April 2025, the spirit of…

April 30, 2025

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Creating a Vibrant Heart for Cardinal Gilroy Village

April 30, 2025

Creating a Vibrant Heart for Cardinal Gilroy Village

Honouring ANZAC Day Across Our Communities

Honouring ANZAC Day Across Our Communities At 101 years young, Russell Eames stood in dignified…

April 30, 2025

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Honouring ANZAC Day Across Our Communities

April 30, 2025

Honouring ANZAC Day Across Our Communities

Move Well, Live Well – CGV gym classes

Move Well, Live Well – CGV gym classes supporting wellness and connection At Southern Cross…

April 17, 2025

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Move Well, Live Well – CGV gym classes

April 17, 2025

Move Well, Live Well – CGV gym classes

Award-winning framework enhances clinical care for residents

New framework enhancing clinical care for residents wins national recognition Southern Cross…

April 17, 2025

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Award-winning framework enhances clinical care for residents

April 17, 2025

Award-winning framework enhances clinical care for residents

SCC resident takes out Everest Challenge

Pictured above: Chris Guinea After completing a staggering 30km on the last day of competition,…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 25, 2025

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SCC resident takes out Everest Challenge

Caring Matters Newsletter March 25, 2025

SCC resident takes out Everest Challenge

Sponsorships empower careers and communities

Pictured above: Bethanie Namayan (in red Christmas hat) with staff from St Catherine’s at…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 25, 2025

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 Sponsorships empower careers and communities

Caring Matters Newsletter March 25, 2025

Sponsorships empower careers and communities

Corowa residents move into their new home

Pictured above: New friends Marie, Dot, and Noreen. Fifteen residents from the soon-to-close…

Caring Matters Newsletter February 26, 2025

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Corowa residents move into their new home

Caring Matters Newsletter February 26, 2025

Corowa residents move into their new home

Enhancing Spiritual and Pastoral Care

North Turramurra Residential Aged Care has begun extensive renovation work on its striking…

Caring Matters Newsletter February 21, 2025

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Enhancing Spiritual and Pastoral Care

Caring Matters Newsletter February 21, 2025

Enhancing Spiritual and Pastoral Care

Sweet treats and sweeter memories

North Turramurra Residential Aged Care home recently hosted a heartwarming Valentine’s Day High…

Caring Matters Newsletter February 20, 2025

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Sweet treats and sweeter memories

Caring Matters Newsletter February 20, 2025

Sweet treats and sweeter memories

Celebrating Recreation Therapy Month: Abbie Dawson

Pictured above: Abbie Dawson with Regional Director of ACT and Southern NSW, Sam Tosh, and…

Caring Matters Newsletter February 18, 2025

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Celebrating Recreation Therapy Month: Abbie Dawson

Caring Matters Newsletter February 18, 2025

Celebrating Recreation Therapy Month: Abbie Dawson

Keeping love alive

Then and now – David and Angela Merz, celebrating a lifetime of love. In a world where many…

Caring Matters Newsletter February 13, 2025

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Keeping love alive

Caring Matters Newsletter February 13, 2025

Keeping love alive

Karinya home takes 15 residents

See our day in pictures enjoying a high tea and tour of our Karinya home Karinya Residential…

Caring Matters Newsletter January 30, 2025

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Karinya home takes 15 residents

Caring Matters Newsletter January 30, 2025

Karinya home takes 15 residents

Volunteer to Lifestyle Officer

Pictured above: Brenda Hale and her mother, Louisa Rudling Life has continually presented new…

Caring Matters Newsletter January 28, 2025

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Volunteer to Lifestyle Officer

Caring Matters Newsletter January 28, 2025

Volunteer to Lifestyle Officer

From Carer to Facility Manager

Caves Beach Facility Manager Amelia Gray who has enjoyed more than 16 years at Southern Cross…

Caring Matters Newsletter January 08, 2025

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From Carer to Facility Manager

Caring Matters Newsletter January 08, 2025

From Carer to Facility Manager

The HEART of the Storm: Cyclone Alfred

Pictured: As Cyclone Alfred rapidly approached the Northern Rivers region, communities across…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 26, 2025

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The HEART of the Storm: Cyclone Alfred

Caring Matters Newsletter March 26, 2025

The HEART of the Storm: Cyclone Alfred

Moving into aged care has given me my life back

Victor and his “best friend” and physiotherapy aide Clark Ruiz at North Turramurra Residential…

Caring Matters Newsletter January 08, 2025

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Moving into aged care has given me my life back

Caring Matters Newsletter January 08, 2025

Moving into aged care has given me my life back

Southern Cross Care: Highlights of 2024

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) reflects on an impactful and meaningful year, with our dedicated…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2024

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Southern Cross Care: Highlights of 2024

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2024

Southern Cross Care: Highlights of 2024

Christmas Card Competition Winners 2024

Pictured (left to right): Christmas Card winners Julie Duell, Facility Manager of Marsfield Dan…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2024

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Christmas Card Competition Winners 2024

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2024

Christmas Card Competition Winners 2024

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) names Inaugural Top Achiever – Service Advisor NSW/ACT

Pictured above: Melissa Dickson with Head of Retirement Living and Home Care, Toni Baker  In a…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2024

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Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) names Inaugural Top Achiever – Service Advisor NSW/ACT

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2024

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) names Inaugural Top Achiever – Service Advisor NSW/ACT

Home Care $250 Switch

Pictured above: Pat Adams and Home Care New Business Manager Lorrae Kennedy Pat Adams loves…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2024

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Home Care $250 Switch

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2024

Home Care $250 Switch

Long lost sisters reunited

Pictured above: Dorothy and Kathleen enjoying each others company  After almost two decades of…

News December 20, 2024

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Long lost sisters reunited

News December 20, 2024

Long lost sisters reunited

A new chapter for Cardinal Gilroy Village

The journey to a vibrant, connected community at Cardinal Gilroy Village, Merrylands has reached…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2024

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A new chapter for Cardinal Gilroy Village

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2024

A new chapter for Cardinal Gilroy Village

Living Faith Through Service

Dedicated volunteer Ellen Long, Father Francis Fuchs, and resident Dr. Gordon White. While an…

News December 05, 2024

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Living Faith Through Service

News December 05, 2024

Living Faith Through Service

Southern Cross Care takes home silver medal at prestigious Quality Service Awards 

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT has been named the Silver Winner in the Aged Care and Retirement…

News November 28, 2024

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Southern Cross Care takes home silver medal at prestigious Quality Service Awards 

News November 28, 2024

Southern Cross Care takes home silver medal at prestigious Quality Service Awards 

Southern Cross Care Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT is proud to announce that it has been recognised as an Inclusive…

News November 28, 2024

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Southern Cross Care Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia

News November 28, 2024

Southern Cross Care Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia

Diwali at Daceyville

ll smiles … staff with resident Joy In a heartwarming celebration of culture and community,…

Caring Matters NewsletterNews November 11, 2024

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Diwali at Daceyville

Caring Matters NewsletterNews November 11, 2024

Diwali at Daceyville

Valuing our voices

Rhonda Griffiths with her parents, Valerie and Ron Burrows At Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT, we…

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

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Valuing our voices

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

Valuing our voices

Approach to infection control

As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19 and other acute respiratory infections…

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

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Approach to infection control

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

Approach to infection control

Travelling the world from home

Virtual vacationers Allan travels to Africa, while Ann visits her homeland in New Zealand Some…

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

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Travelling the world from home

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

Travelling the world from home

Home Care thriving

We are proud to share the results of our recent Home Care Audit 2024 by the Aged Care Quality…

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

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Home Care thriving

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

Home Care thriving

Aged care reforms explained

Southern Cross Care prepares for aged care reforms The aged care sector is always evolving, and…

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

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Aged care reforms explained

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

Aged care reforms explained

Nurturing growth in aged care

Pictured above, from left to right: Amelia Gray and Elizabeth Carter Our staff are the heart of…

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

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Nurturing growth in aged care

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

Nurturing growth in aged care

Bridging three generations

Connecting through the ages: Eight-month-old Darcey with residents Kerry and Joy In a…

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

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Bridging three generations

Caring Matters Newsletter October 24, 2024

Bridging three generations

Celebrating Excellence in Pastoral Care: Peter Stevenson Wins National Healthcare Award

Pictured above: left to right: Peter Stevenson and CEO Monique Reynolds, and Peter singing at…

News August 28, 2024

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Celebrating Excellence in Pastoral Care: Peter Stevenson Wins National Healthcare Award

News August 28, 2024

Celebrating Excellence in Pastoral Care: Peter Stevenson Wins National Healthcare Award

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) take out prestigious award

Pictured above: left to right: General Manager Property & Development Antony Conides, CEO…

News July 30, 2024

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Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) take out prestigious award

News July 30, 2024

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) take out prestigious award

Home is where the heart is

Pictured above: Margaret Johnson and her husband Ray Johnson. "Heaven on Earth" is how Margaret…

Caring Matters Newsletter July 24, 2024

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Home is where the heart is

Caring Matters Newsletter July 24, 2024

Home is where the heart is

SCC elevating volunteering to new heights of professionalism

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) has made a historic commitment to volunteering by becoming an…

Caring Matters Newsletter July 24, 2024

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SCC elevating volunteering to new heights of professionalism

Caring Matters Newsletter July 24, 2024

SCC elevating volunteering to new heights of professionalism

SCC Home Care Awarded $20,000 Grant to Participate in ELDAC Program

Pictured above: Susan Drummond, Home Care Regional Manager. Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)…

Caring Matters Newsletter July 24, 2024

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SCC Home Care Awarded $20,000 Grant to Participate in ELDAC Program

Caring Matters Newsletter July 24, 2024

SCC Home Care Awarded $20,000 Grant to Participate in ELDAC Program

Celebrating the Launch of Our Reflect RAP Plan

Pictured: Left: Residents of our North Turramurra home with Walangari Karntawarra and Diramu…

Caring Matters Newsletter July 23, 2024

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Celebrating the Launch of Our Reflect RAP Plan

Caring Matters Newsletter July 23, 2024

Celebrating the Launch of Our Reflect RAP Plan

Exploring the Diverse Life of SCC’s New Chair, Mike Christensen

Mike Christensen, recently appointed as Chair of SCC, has been a board member for four years.…

Caring Matters Newsletter July 23, 2024

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Exploring the Diverse Life of SCC’s New Chair, Mike Christensen

Caring Matters Newsletter July 23, 2024

Exploring the Diverse Life of SCC’s New Chair, Mike Christensen

From Nepal to NSW

Pictured: Reunited 10,000kms from home … Rakshya Karki (left) and Prasamsa Khanal (right). In a…

Caring Matters Newsletter July 23, 2024

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From Nepal to NSW

Caring Matters Newsletter July 23, 2024

From Nepal to NSW

Community at life’s centre

Sister Vivienne Goldstein. At 76, Sister Vivienne Goldstein has discovered a whole new lease on…

Caring Matters Newsletter July 22, 2024

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Community at life’s centre

Caring Matters Newsletter July 22, 2024

Community at life’s centre

Even in retirement Sr still giving back

Sr. Barbara Molloy at Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Nagle Residential Care Home at…

Caring Matters Newsletter July 22, 2024

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Even in retirement Sr still giving back

Caring Matters Newsletter July 22, 2024

Even in retirement Sr still giving back

Southern Cross Care Announces New Chair and Strategic Plan Launch

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is pleased to announce changes in our leadership as we embark on…

News July 02, 2024

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Southern Cross Care Announces New Chair and Strategic Plan Launch

News July 02, 2024

Southern Cross Care Announces New Chair and Strategic Plan Launch

Lynda Werbeloff is the happiest she has ever been

Lynda Werbeloff is part of the Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT coastal retirement…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 12, 2024

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Lynda Werbeloff is the happiest she has ever been

Caring Matters Newsletter June 12, 2024

Lynda Werbeloff is the happiest she has ever been

Starting a whole new chapter in life

Judi White has cruised into retirement living … literally. Selling her apartment at Sans Souci…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 12, 2024

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Starting a whole new chapter in life

Caring Matters Newsletter June 12, 2024

Starting a whole new chapter in life

Discovering a new sense of belonging

Pictured above: Janet and Brian Godsell. It’s often said community is like a tapestry woven…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 12, 2024

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Discovering a new sense of belonging

Caring Matters Newsletter June 12, 2024

Discovering a new sense of belonging

Leadership update

As the freshly appointed Head of Digital & Transformation at Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT), my…

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

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Leadership update

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

Leadership update

Parkes own three sisters

Pictured above: Left to right: Rene Pearson , Margaret Morrison & Mary Stuart, better known as…

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

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Parkes own three sisters

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

Parkes own three sisters

Staff search goes global

Pictured left: Registered Nurse Jais and husband Donny; Pictured right: Talent Acquisition…

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

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Staff search goes global

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

Staff search goes global

‘He is always in my heart’

Pictured left: Twins Merle and Don Storrie; Pictured right: Studio portrait of Merle Kelway Hare…

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

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‘He is always in my heart’

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

‘He is always in my heart’

Retirement living keeps me young

The only thing Michelle Ruffels regrets about moving into Caringbah’s Fatima Court Retirement…

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

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Retirement living keeps me young

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

Retirement living keeps me young

The Blessing of St Catherine’s

The Grafton community came together to celebrate the completion of the redevelopment of St…

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

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The Blessing of St Catherine’s

Caring Matters Newsletter April 04, 2024

The Blessing of St Catherine’s

Gender Pay Gap

At Southern Cross Care, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 26, 2024

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Gender Pay Gap

Caring Matters Newsletter March 26, 2024

Gender Pay Gap

Celebrating Recreation and Diversional Therapy Week

This Recreation and Diversional Therapy Week, we want to shine a spotlight on all our dedicated…

Caring Matters Newsletter February 15, 2024

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Celebrating Recreation and Diversional Therapy Week

Caring Matters Newsletter February 15, 2024

Celebrating Recreation and Diversional Therapy Week

72 Valentine’s Days Happily Married

Ida and Norman have spent 72 Valentine’s Days happily married.  Daughter Sheri shares the photo…

Caring Matters Newsletter February 14, 2024

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72 Valentine’s Days Happily Married

Caring Matters Newsletter February 14, 2024

72 Valentine’s Days Happily Married

Indigenous artwork unveiled at The Marian

Residents, families, staff, and visitors to Marian Residential Care at North Parramatta will now…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 21, 2023

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Indigenous artwork unveiled at The Marian

Caring Matters Newsletter December 21, 2023

Indigenous artwork unveiled at The Marian

Celebrating 105th birthday with the Governor-General

Beryl Hunter (pictured above left), a resident of Campbell Residential Care, celebrated her…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2023

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Celebrating 105th birthday with the Governor-General

Caring Matters Newsletter December 20, 2023

Celebrating 105th birthday with the Governor-General

PALM staff finish training and start working

As 2023 draws to a close, so does the training for our five PALM workers in Young. Four weeks…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2023

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PALM staff finish training and start working

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2023

PALM staff finish training and start working

2023 Highlights and milestones

It has been a highly positive and rewarding year for Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT). Our staff…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 18, 2023

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2023 Highlights and milestones

Caring Matters Newsletter December 18, 2023

2023 Highlights and milestones

Schoolmates reunited after 70 Years at Kildare Court

Pictured left to right: Sister Faye Kenny, Jo Mercer, and Sister Maureen Keady  It’s a…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 18, 2023

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Schoolmates reunited after 70 Years at Kildare Court

Caring Matters Newsletter December 18, 2023

Schoolmates reunited after 70 Years at Kildare Court

A message from our Care Team December 2023

2023 Clinical Governance Conference on leadership The 2023 Care and Clinical Governance…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 18, 2023

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A message from our Care Team December 2023

Caring Matters Newsletter December 18, 2023

A message from our Care Team December 2023

International Volunteers Day

Pictured Top:…

December 05, 2023

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International Volunteers Day

December 05, 2023

International Volunteers Day

A Million Reasons to Care this National Carers Week

Denise can’t remember the last time she had a night away on her own.   As the primary carer of…

October 20, 2023

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A Million Reasons to Care this National Carers Week

October 20, 2023

A Million Reasons to Care this National Carers Week

Be cyber wise – don’t compromise.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is a great opportunity for all of us,…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 22, 2023

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Be cyber wise – don’t compromise.

Caring Matters Newsletter September 22, 2023

Be cyber wise – don’t compromise.

Christmas Card Competition is back!

Christmas is just around the corner so it’s time to get creative! Due to its success last year,…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 21, 2023

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Christmas Card Competition is back!

Caring Matters Newsletter September 21, 2023

Christmas Card Competition is back!

Continuing connections through volunteering

Our Orana Residential Care home sits on a wide, quiet road in the Riverina town of Deniliquin.…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 21, 2023

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Continuing connections through volunteering

Caring Matters Newsletter September 21, 2023

Continuing connections through volunteering

Taking a tree change!

Pictured: Left: Registered Nurse (RN) Sushmita Bista. Right: The surrounds of our home in…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 21, 2023

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Taking a tree change!

Caring Matters Newsletter September 21, 2023

Taking a tree change!

Home Care Expands In Northern NSW

Ballina in the Northern Rivers region of NSW is an ageing community with a growing number of…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 21, 2023

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Home Care Expands In Northern NSW

Caring Matters Newsletter September 21, 2023

Home Care Expands In Northern NSW

Recognising Our Caring People

Pictured: Our team celebrating Aged Care Employee Day. On Monday 7 August we said thank you to…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

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Recognising Our Caring People

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

Recognising Our Caring People

100 Years Of Service

Pictured: Top & Bottom: Sr Florence's 100th Birthday Morning Tea at Parkes Village. Middle: Sr…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

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100 Years Of Service

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

100 Years Of Service

Marian North Parramatta – Phase One Redevelopment Complete

In July, we were excited to welcome residents and their families to the newly refurbished…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

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Marian North Parramatta – Phase One Redevelopment Complete

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

Marian North Parramatta – Phase One Redevelopment Complete

Nurturing the Spiritual Well-being of Residents in Residential Care

Developing and nurturing the spiritual well-being of older people is Beate Steller’s mission.…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

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Nurturing the Spiritual Well-being of Residents in Residential Care

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

Nurturing the Spiritual Well-being of Residents in Residential Care

Dementia and voting

Picture: Credit to AEC  Dementia Australia has recently released a fact sheet for residents and…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

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Dementia and voting

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

Dementia and voting

Dignity and purpose in Dementia Care

Pictured: Diversional Therapy Advisor, Northern Region, Barbara Tsakmakis working with…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

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Dignity and purpose in Dementia Care

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

Dignity and purpose in Dementia Care

A message from our Care Team September 2023

Pictured: Left: Resident Walking Group at Marsfield. Right: Physiotherapists and Mobility,…

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

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A message from our Care Team September 2023

Caring Matters Newsletter September 20, 2023

A message from our Care Team September 2023

Happy Father’s Day to all our Dads!

Daceyville Residential Care’s Paul Thomas says by far his proudest achievement is his enormous…

September 01, 2023

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Happy Father’s Day to all our Dads!

September 01, 2023

Happy Father’s Day to all our Dads!

Supported and celebrated in Aged Care

Having an accessible Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Southern Cross Care…

July 11, 2023

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Supported and celebrated in Aged Care

July 11, 2023

Supported and celebrated in Aged Care

Always growing with a career in Aged Care

Reema has been a carer in the Southern Cross Care team for 13 years and counting. A career…

July 11, 2023

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Always growing with a career in Aged Care

July 11, 2023

Always growing with a career in Aged Care

Diverse experience leads to career changing move

Caring for people and working in aged care comes naturally to Mari-Lou. Older people are…

July 11, 2023

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Diverse experience leads to career changing move

July 11, 2023

Diverse experience leads to career changing move

Creating connection in Aged Care

As a Lifestyle Coordinator at our Merrylands home; John Woodward Residential Care, Louise…

July 11, 2023

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Creating connection in Aged Care

July 11, 2023

Creating connection in Aged Care

Values at the HEART of caring for people

Our HEART Values of Honesty, Empathy, Acceptance, Respect and Teamwork are at the core of our…

July 11, 2023

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Values at the HEART of caring for people

July 11, 2023

Values at the HEART of caring for people

Happy and connected to a career in Aged Care

Dilli describes Southern Cross Care as a workplace where everyone belongs and celebrates…

July 06, 2023

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Happy and connected to a career in Aged Care

July 06, 2023

Happy and connected to a career in Aged Care

Finding joy and purpose with a career change to Aged Care

After Chris moved to Australia, he spent decades working in quality management and engineering…

July 05, 2023

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Finding joy and purpose with a career change to Aged Care

July 05, 2023

Finding joy and purpose with a career change to Aged Care

New ways of working

This article was first published in Australian Ageing Agenda.  Luke Bradshaw, head of…

June 27, 2023

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New ways of working

June 27, 2023

New ways of working

Taking care of your skin during winter

As we head into Winter, the increase in cold air can have a significant impact on the skin.…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

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Taking care of your skin during winter

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

Taking care of your skin during winter

Restoring toys and memories

Having worked as a mechanic for most of his life, Merv’s transition to fix broken pedal cars in…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

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Restoring toys and memories

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

Restoring toys and memories

Maintaining community connections at Casino Beef Week

Pictured: Staff at the Casino Beef Week Parade Casino Beef Week is a special time in the NSW…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

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Maintaining community connections at Casino Beef Week

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

Maintaining community connections at Casino Beef Week

Two decades of caring with Southern Cross Care

In March 2003, Jolene Hurst joined Southern Cross Care as a carer. She didn’t expect she’d still…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

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Two decades of caring with Southern Cross Care

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

Two decades of caring with Southern Cross Care

A journey of Reconciliation

For Wakka Wakka woman and Aboriginal leader Brooke Prentis, Reconciliation has been an integral…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

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A journey of Reconciliation

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

A journey of Reconciliation

Strengthening our commitment to environmental sustainability

The Southern Cross Care community has dealt with floods, fires, heat waves and droughts in…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

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Strengthening our commitment to environmental sustainability

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

Strengthening our commitment to environmental sustainability

A message from our Care Team June 2023

Pictured: Staff at Corowa Residential Care home wearing the Vocera Badge. Our primary focus is…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

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A message from our Care Team June 2023

Caring Matters Newsletter June 20, 2023

A message from our Care Team June 2023

Healthy habits keeping Home Care clients active and connected

Pictured left to right: Home Care clients Bill and Leon Men’s Health Week is an opportunity to…

Caring Matters Newsletter June 15, 2023

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Healthy habits keeping Home Care clients active and connected

Caring Matters Newsletter June 15, 2023

Healthy habits keeping Home Care clients active and connected

Music for the ages

Music resonates across generations. So, for a young band in the Riverina, local Residential Care…

April 27, 2023

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Music for the ages

April 27, 2023

Music for the ages

A Life of Service

Pictured left to right: June and Laurie at then-Prince Charles and Camilla's wedding, 2005.…

April 21, 2023

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A Life of Service

April 21, 2023

A Life of Service

Decades of dedication

Pictured left to right: Friends of the Village members, Michael, Sherree, Peter, Lionel, Martin…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 30, 2023

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Decades of dedication

Caring Matters Newsletter March 30, 2023

Decades of dedication

Vital Community Service

Founded in 1972, for more than 50 years we have been supporting ageing Australians to Live Life…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 29, 2023

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Vital Community Service

Caring Matters Newsletter March 29, 2023

Vital Community Service

How reflecting on ageing can break down stereotypes and improve relationships

Home Care clients and residents at Cardinal Gilroy Retirement Village, Merrylands West, were…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 29, 2023

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How reflecting on ageing can break down stereotypes and improve relationships

Caring Matters Newsletter March 29, 2023

How reflecting on ageing can break down stereotypes and improve relationships

Maintaining our interests as we age

Home Care client, Judith is doing things she thought she could no longer do, thanks to her Home…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 29, 2023

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Maintaining our interests as we age

Caring Matters Newsletter March 29, 2023

Maintaining our interests as we age

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