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At Southern Cross Care, we recognise that moving into a Retirement Living community is a significant decision that requires considerable effort, including research, visits, and financial considerations. Our residents often consider it their best decision. …

A stroke can impact your daily life significantly, especially if it affects your upper limbs, including your arms and hands. In most cases, one side of the body is affected by stroke and this depends on where in the brain the stroke occurs. The nerves …

A stroke can be a life-changing event that can impact a person's physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. It can cause long-term disability, affecting their ability to carry out daily activities and participate in society as they did previously. …

Stroke affects many Australians every year and there are some key things you should know about the condition.   What is a stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency caused by a sudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain, leading to brain damage. In …

Let's be honest, we all want to enjoy tasty and healthy food, but as we age, cooking every night can be a challenge. That's why we recommend having a few easy-to-make recipes on hand, like our favourite pasta dish with pesto sauce. It's a delicious and …

Feedback from our volunteers shows the wellbeing benefits of taking on a volunteer role. In the anonymous 2022 Volunteer Self-Reflection Report our volunteers reported they; Felt able to contribute to the community Felt part of a team and Enjoyed being …

From distinguished careers to globe-trotting adventures; Rob and Tina are now enjoying the quiet life at Oakfield Rise. Terri Pamment, Oakfield Rise Retirement Estate resident and editor of the resident newsletter, sent us a lovely profile of two Oakfield …

In January, Southern Cross Care launched a new campaign to attract more people into aged care roles that make a positive difference in the lives of our residents and clients.   From television to radio, billboards and social media, ‘Be the difference’ is …

Southern Cross Care resident Catherina van der Linden is likely now the oldest living person in Australia. She is also the oldest known living person born in the Netherlands and happens to live in one of our Residential Care homes . Jerome van der Linden, …

Our approach to Residential Care   …