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Carmel Briggs, resident of Peninsula Retirement Living in Largs Bay, SA recently sent us an update about the activities of The Village Players, a band that is bringing joy to people living with a disability. Carmel writes: My husband Peter and I have …

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. has unveiled plans for a state of the art $18 million expansion of its aged care service in the heart of Darwin.   Southern Cross Care will expand its footprint at Pearl Supported Care in Fannie Bay with a new …

“Every Australian boy ought to have a shed.” That’s the motto that Frank ‘Milan’ Prochazka has lived his whole life by. First starting his mechanical apprenticeship over 70 years ago, Milan still gets enjoyment from tinkering in his shed in McCracken. He …

Mrs van der Linden lives in our West Beach Residential Care home and celebrated her birthday on Saturday, 26 August, 2023.   She credits her outstanding longevity to her active lifestyle, which still includes regular walks. “I push myself sometimes when …

The Better Balance class is led by our Accredited Exercise Physiologists and is designed to help you feel more confident on your feet. The program aims to help reduce the risk of a fall and supports your mobility so you can continue the activities you …

Caregiving is rewarding but can be stressful at times. For some, it can be a 24/7 job, where carers assist with everything from activities of daily living to shopping, laundry, medication management, and financial management.  Over time, feelings of being …

As you get older, certain changes can make it harder for you to stay socially active. You may see fewer people day to day, your children may have moved away, or health difficulties could be restricting you. In this article, we will discuss some of the …

Southern Cross Care’s Quality and Clinical Specialist, Dee-Anne Hull MPS, has been recognised by her peers with a national award. In July, Dee-Anne was named the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA) Symbion Excellence Awards 2023 Early Career …

Southern Cross Care’s Consumer Advisory Groups use their lived experience to provide our Board with valuable feedback about topics that are important to our residents and clients. The groups meet every three months and are a source of meaningful …

The centrepiece of Southern Cross Care’s Oakfield Rise Retirement Estate in Mount Barker, completed in June 2022, has just won a state-wide development award.   The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) SA held its Awards for Excellence in July …