News Stay connected with our community Read the latest Southern Cross Care news, updates and stories. View the Southern Star Magazine Home News Featured Articles 08 / 04 / 2025 What you need to know about Support at Home Starting July 1, 2025, the government will introduce the new Support at Home program. Recent Articles Category All CategoriesAwardsCare ChoicesCareer NewsCelebrations and EventsCEO AnnouncementCommunity FoundationConstruction NewsEditorial ArticlesGeneral NewsHealthy Active AgeingNewslettersPress Releases and MediaResearch TopicsRetirement NewsVolunteer NewsWriters Group Article Submissions 16 / 04 / 2025 Tips and tricks to help with downsizing We've partnered with Prue Florence-Rieniets, an expert retirement village stylist from Tree & Tribe, to share some tips for downsizing! 15 / 04 / 2025 Bill’s story of service William (Bill) Osborne of McCracken Views Residential Care is a World War II veteran with many stories to tell. 15 / 04 / 2025 Why is exercise important for older people? Exercise offers many benefits for adults aged 65 and over. Here are some of the top benefits. 14 / 04 / 2025 How do retirement villages work in Australia? A comprehensive guide addressing the most common questions about how retirement villages operate. 08 / 04 / 2025 Signs your loved one may benefit from home support Concerned about an older loved one and considering in home assistance? Here are the signs to look out for. 07 / 04 / 2025 Carer by day, performer by night Shane works as a carer at Oaklands Park Lodge Residential Care Team during the day and performs as a musician at night. 07 / 04 / 2025 A new role for Roger Roger Pyne, one of the newest volunteers at Southern Cross Care, has joined the team at West Beach Residential Care. 07 / 04 / 2025 The perfect recipe With support from Southern Cross Care Home Care, Goolwa resident Ralph has rediscovered his love for cooking. 03 / 04 / 2025 Artistic freedom with a touch of socialising The Icreate social art group inspires our community by fostering artistic freedom and offering regular opportunities for socialising. 03 / 04 / 2025 The secret to a special community The Oaklands Park Retirement Living Social Committee believes that exploring new activities and events is essential for fostering an engaged community. 03 / 04 / 2025 Music for the soul Music Therapist Alice has achieved significant progress at Pearl Supported Care by engaging residents with uplifting music and encouraging active participation. 03 / 04 / 2025 Saltwater therapy Josephine Sando's love for the sea is unwavering. Growing up at West Beach, she learned to swim at four. Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next page › Last page » Subscribe to our monthly newsletter Want to hear the latest updates from Southern Cross Care? Your email Subscribe By signing up to our email newsletter you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.