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Our staff and volunteers who go above and beyond to be the difference in the lives of members of our community were recognised for their hard work at the 2023 Southern Stars Awards. Many Length of Service Awards were handed out and the winners of the nine …

On any given day you can find Sister Marietta Green filling her time by socialising with friends, neighbours and family. And if she’s not socialising with her human friends there’s always her neighbour’s cat, Jack, or the family of blue tongue lizards in …

Occupational Therapists (OTs) are a key part of Southern Cross Care’s multidisciplinary teams, working across Residential Care and Community Services.   But many people don’t know what the role of an OT is, or why they are so important in aged care …

Two years after Darrell Barret’s GP told him about Willow Fern Cottage Respite in Mt Barker, he is feeling the benefits for his social, mental and physical well-being more than ever. Darrell attends Willow Fern three days a week and has an occasional …

Born in Wandin Yallock (near Lilydale) in 1923, Beryl grew up with three sisters and attended Wandin Yallock State School. Her younger sister Edna (98) still lives in Lilydale and, impressively, still drives too. Beryl studied typing, shorthand and …

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Being proactive about your future empowers you to shape your senior years and bring peace of mind to yourself and your loved ones. Conversations with loved ones Planning for your future is a team effort. It involves discussing your wishes with key people …