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Pearl Supported Care resident, Walter Girschka, has made a new friend and gained some friendly competition in the game of Chess.* He’s been playing against 11 year-old Pearl Volunteer, Tommy Hill. Tommy visits every second Saturday to ensure he doesn’t …

Running concurrently with the Tokyo games, Southern Cross Care Residential Care homes held their own opening ceremonies for the SCC Games. Torches were carried - at a distance - through each wing of the homes so everyone could participate despite COVID …

Bellevue Court Residential Care is using technology to help engage residents and bring back memories through the power of games. In mid-May, they received their Brain Trainer Plus console, thanks to the Para Region Branch of The Knights of the Southern …

Give your tastebuds a trip to Bombay with this delicious recipe from our very own Dietitian, Bonnie Sanderson. Chicken is a great source of protein, potatoes provide carbohydrates for long lasting energy and yoghurt is a source of calcium to keep your …

How long have you been with Southern Cross Care? I have worked for Southern Cross Care for just over two years.   Why did you want to become a Dietitian? I grew up immersed in country sport, homegrown food and outdoors adventures which helped develop my …

We’d like to farewell Volunteer, Aura Jeffree, who resigned from her position at John Paul II Village Residential Care in SA after an amazing 13 years. Before that she worked at Lourdes Valley Residential Care as a Registered Nurse for 33 years, and that …

From many years on horseback to the comfort of watching it in her home at Hawthorn Retirement Living in SA, Helga Tong’s passion for equestrian sports hasn’t wavered. The 91-year-old started at the age of six, competed as an amateur and said she didn’t …

As the Village Manager of Bedford Heights Estate Retirement Living, Barb Seccull says she genuinely cares for her community, one she describes as the happiest she’s been part of. She’s been at Bedford Heights for 14 years and has nothing but praise for …

Jack Thomas says a career change into aged care has many benefits, most notably getting to know the residents of Oakfield Lodge Residential Care in SA. Job security was a big reason chef Jack Thomas joined Southern Cross Care in March. Having migrated …

Home Care client Max O’Connell has met Cricket royalty, is part of Australian Cricket folklore, and is just as passionate about the game since he first picked up a willow as a junior. Max was an Australian Test cricket match umpire, umpiring 20 Test …