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Tim leads discussion on Men’s Health one workshop at a time   Tim McKeough has been a dedicated Physiotherapist with Southern Cross Care Health & Fitness for several years. He's been helping his colleagues develop professionally by hosting educational …

Colin Heard recalled the day he signed up in 1942.  It was around the time of the Battle of the Coral Sea - and he joined with three other young men from Naracoorte. “It was a pivotal day and I remember the wireless said ‘America has won the war’,” Mr …

Decreased lung function is a normal part of the ageing process, but there are steps we can take to help maintain good lung health.   What lowers lung capacity? Various factors can contribute to reduced lung capacity over time. Ageing is often the primary …

Finding ways to conserve energy throughout the day can be a constant focus for people living with lung conditions.   With many lung conditions, a person can experience fatigue due to restricted airflow. This means their body is unable to keep up with the …

As you get older, your body goes through changes that affect your lungs, muscles, and bones, all of which play a role in how you breathe.    Your lungs can hold about six litres of air at their maximum capacity, which is roughly the size of three large …

April is Falls Awareness Month and it is a great time to take up a class, learn something new and get moving! Enquire today about how we can help you stay strong, mobile and Better for …

Jaw-dropping acrobatics and world class talent kept our community spellbound during the standout Circus of Stars season this year. Fully funded by our Southern Cross Care Community Foundation, the circus travelled far and wide to Residential Care homes in …

Life is short, so no one wants to spend time recovering from the injuries that can result from a fall. There are some easy steps you can take to reduce the risk of a fall and keep yourself healthy and mobile!   You might not think you need to take these …

Meet Jackson, the community nurse dedicated to helping clients across Melbourne with their health. Jackson Chen works in the Southern Cross Care Home Care Melbourne team and said the Registered Nurse role fulfills his desire to contribute to society and …

Dominic (Dom) Aloise is an experienced butcher with a caring and relatable story to tell. He began his butchery apprenticeship at the age of 13, when he left school as the oldest of eight children, to earn money to support his Italian immigrant parents. …