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Cafe Connections: Brewing more than just coffee

Across our aged care homes, our cafes can be vibrant places where residents, staff, volunteers and families come together.

Recent Articles

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Volunteer Carmel has surpassed an incredible 45 years of service

Carmel Windebank received a special Length of Service award for her 45 years of dedicated volunteering.

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The Haywoods have a story or two to tell about travelling in classic cars

The Haywoods, Gilbert and Heather have a unique holiday passion.

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Pearl's resident veteran and centenarian

Colin Heard is the oldest surviving veteran in the NT, with an interesting life story.

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Richard Mann is one of our men’s health champions

International Men’s Day is held annually on 19 November and the 2024 theme is Men's Health Champions. Richard Mann is Southern Cross Care’s very own champion.

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Celebrating our constellation of stars

Here is the long-awaited list of our 2024 Southern Stars Awards winners.

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Off to Market

Carmelite Residential Care partnered with Tony & Mark's, a family-operated gourmet grocer, to host a fantastic Fresh Produce Market Day!

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Meet our buzzer beater Sophie

Having reached double digits at age 10, Sophie signed up to be a volunteer - becoming Southern Cross Care’s youngest ever.

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Circle of knitters brings hope and blankets to warm those in need

Up to 14 women meet regularly at The Waterford to share their support, catch up on goings on over a cuppa and knit.

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The importance of respite services

Unpaid carers provide 2.2 billion hours of care across Australia every year.

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Here are the 2024 finalists for the Southern Stars Awards!

The finalists for the 2024 Southern Stars Awards have been announced.

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Legend of the game: Alan Dawe

When it comes to sporting pioneers, Olympian Alan Dawe owns a coveted place in basketball and athletics history.

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2024 Foundation grants make ‘connections’

The Internal Grants program is at the very heart of our Southern Cross Care Community Foundation, bringing new ideas to life across our community.