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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

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

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

Pictured left to right: Chair of the Board, Lawrie Hallinan, Aboriginal Leader and Wakka Wakka…

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

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

Finding comfort through Pastoral and Spiritual Care

Pictured left to right: Lilian, Felicity, Trish, Jim, Beate and Jo. Finding comfort and…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 29, 2023

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Finding comfort through Pastoral and Spiritual Care

Caring Matters Newsletter March 29, 2023

Finding comfort through Pastoral and Spiritual Care

Better outcomes for residents through strategic partnerships and innovation

At Southern Cross Care, we're committed to providing quality care for older Australians. One way…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 29, 2023

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Better outcomes for residents through strategic partnerships and innovation

Caring Matters Newsletter March 29, 2023

Better outcomes for residents through strategic partnerships and innovation

A message from our Care Team - March 2023 update

Accreditation The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (Commission) conducts regular audits…

Caring Matters Newsletter March 28, 2023

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A message from our Care Team - March 2023 update

Caring Matters Newsletter March 28, 2023

A message from our Care Team - March 2023 update

A snapshot of key Aged Care reforms

Southern Cross Care continues to welcome positive changes, particularly those that reflect…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

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A snapshot of key Aged Care reforms

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

A snapshot of key Aged Care reforms

A message from our Care Team

We're committed to continually strengthening our partnerships in care and taking a…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

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A message from our Care Team

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

A message from our Care Team

Leadership and innovation in Dementia Care

We know that individualised person-centred care is vital to supporting residents with dementia…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

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Leadership and innovation in Dementia Care

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

Leadership and innovation in Dementia Care

Care with us

"We hope the Cynthia HEART awards have been of benefit to residents, staff, and the…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

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Care with us

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

Care with us

Food for thought

Being part of a community is fundamental to a healthy and happy life. From support to social…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

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Food for thought

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

Food for thought

Connected communities

Home Care client, Hugh knows all too well about the importance of being able to communicate…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

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Connected communities

Caring Matters Newsletter December 19, 2022

Connected communities

Furry friends

Pictured: Orana, Deniliquin Residents and their new chicken coop. Pets bring joy and…

Residential Aged CareCaring Matters Newsletter December 16, 2022

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Furry friends

Residential Aged CareCaring Matters Newsletter December 16, 2022

Furry friends

Jenny’s incredible 42-year career

Casino local, Jenny Piggott, joined Southern Cross Care in 1980 as a Carer in our St Michael's…

Caring Matters Newsletter December 16, 2022

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Jenny’s incredible 42-year career

Caring Matters Newsletter December 16, 2022

Jenny’s incredible 42-year career

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