Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT

25/08/2025

A Clay Crafternoon in Corowa.
Residents at our Karinya home recently spent the afternoon learning to create with air-dry clay together. Elements of nature, such as leaves and flowers, were imprinted into the clay to create textured bowls and trinkets. The calming activity was the perfect space to connect, relax, and laugh together.

21/08/2025

The Marian in North Parramatta is a finalist in the Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence!

This award celebrates businesses that create or improve products and services to meet community needs. We’re proud that our transformation of the home and the community-based care model is being recognised.

Thank you to our teams and partners for bringing this vision to life.

19/08/2025

Congratulations to Keryn Date, Deputy Residential Manager at our Corowa home, for being named a regional finalist in the Business NSW - Riverina Murray Awards for Outstanding Employee.

Keryn’s passion, dedication, and care make her the heart of our home. She lives our values every day, creating a warm and supportive environment for all.

13/08/2025

Our homes recently joined Guide Healthcare's Tour De Guide, a cross-site cycling event like no other.

Over 3 weeks, 870 participants pedaled through more than 4,800 km, showing what movement with meaning truly looks like.

Thanks to the power of community and thoughtful programs, our teams continue to empower older adults to stay active, connected, and inspired.

Congratulations to Tweed Heads for taking first place, with Thornton Park close behind. Shoutout to Banora Point (5th), Merrylands (8th), and Cootamundra (9th) for making the top 10.

A special mention to Olive from Tweed Heads at 101-years-old, she cycled an incredible 201 km.

07/08/2025

Happy Aged Care Employee Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible people who make aged care possible, from our compassionate frontline carers to our dedicated support teams working behind the scenes. Every single role is essential in helping older Australians live life to the fullest.

To our amazing residential care, retirement living, home care, and corporate support teams: thank you for your unwavering dedication and service.

Ageing Australia

06/08/2025

Tonight, the Ageing Australia You Are ACE! Awards will reveal this year's winners.
With over 500 nominations across 15 categories, these awards celebrate standout individuals, teams, and organisations.

We're incredibly proud to have Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Physiotherapist James (Jamie) Wotherspoon from St Joseph's, Tweed Heads as a finalist.

James brings movement and vitality to aged care through his dynamic wellness programs - from strength training and yoga to dance sessions and community walks. His hands-on approach energizes both residents and staff alike. As James reflects: "This award reminds us how much life there is in aged care homes. We're not just supporting people; we're empowering them to thrive."

James demonstrates what makes aged care great: the commitment to not just provide care, but to unlock each person's potential for an active, fulfilling life.

Watch the video below to see James in action and hear about his innovative approach to aged care. Best of luck tonight!

06/08/2025

Tonight's the night! The Ageing Australia You Are ACE! Awards winners will be announced.

With over 500 nominations across 15 categories, these awards celebrate standout individuals, teams, and organisations.

We're incredibly proud to have Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Area Manager Riverina Region Amanda Cleary Schofield as a finalist.

Amanda's authentic leadership style - built on listening, learning, and genuine relationships - creates ripple effects throughout her region. She hopes this recognition "shines a light on how rewarding aged care can be and how much heart goes into it."

Amanda embodies what makes aged care extraordinary: the dedication to not just care for people, but to help them live life to the full.

Watch the video below to hear directly from Amanda about her passion for aged care.

Best of luck tonight!

29/07/2025

Plastic Free July highlights how small steps each day can make a big difference for our planet!
Here are just a few small steps you can take to finish July with the planet in mind.
🌍 Avoid plastic packaged food and drinks - bring your reusable containers or take the time to eat in.
🌍 Avoid plastic bags - keep your reusable bags in an easy-to-grab spot like your car or handbag.
🌍Skip the produce bags - keep fruit and vegetables loose or use reusable bags.

Every day, we prioritise sustainability across our operations, which includes refusing single-use plastic where possible and prioritising waste diversion of the plastic we do use.

Join us in the Plastic Free Pledge at PlasticFreeJuly.org

20/07/2025

We’re excited to share that our Marian Residential Care home in North Parramatta is a finalist in the UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence!

Adding to its already announced finalist position in the Property Council of Australia’s Innovation & Excellence Awards. This growing recognition celebrates our purpose-built, dementia-friendly home designed to support residents with complex care needs, where comfort, connection, and wellbeing come first.

18/07/2025

Support our team and vote for our Marian Residential Aged Care home in the Property Council of Australia 2025 Innovation & Excellence People's Choice Award!
Voting closes midnight tonight.

Vote now: https://propertycouncil.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/vLeWDeRr/VePBezdP?search=c068fd2b9b5f0575-4

17/07/2025

We’re proud to celebrate two of our own, Amanda Cleary Schofield and James Wotherspoon, who have been named finalists in the 2025 You Are ACE! Awards by Ageing Australia

These national awards shine a light on those who are making a real difference in the lives of older people.

Amanda, one of our Regional Managers, has been recognised for her work leading innovative programs that bring generations together, strengthen dementia care, and build strong local connections.
James, a Physiotherapist at Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT), has been acknowledged for transforming our gym program and helping residents stay active, engaged and connected to their communities.

At Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT), our purpose is to support older people to live life to the full. Amanda and James live that purpose every day, and we’re thrilled to see them recognised on the national stage.

Congratulations to all the 2025 Ageing Australia You are ACE! Award finalists in the Individual category.

Consumer Focus and Care
- Asmir Huzejrovic, Villa Maria Catholic Homes VMCH, VIC
- Dave Bell, Rise, WA
- James Wotherspoon, Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT, NSW & ACT
- John Fato, Lifeview Emerald Glades, VIC
- Kerry Curran, Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution, NSW

Innovation
- Amanda Schofield, Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT, NSW & ACT
- David Martin, St Vincent's Care Services, QLD
- Kelvin Neave, Dougherty Apartments, NSW
- Marg Alexander, Benetas, VIC

Leadership
- Aurielle Reyes, The Shoreline Coffs Harbour, NSW
- Ben Hall, Barossa Village Inc., SA
- Faye Spiteri, Fronditha Care, VIC
- Veronica John, Whiddon, NSW

Rising Star
- Brianna Browne, Harbison Retirement Living Village, NSW
- Dylan Dumbleton, Community Vision Australia Limited, WA
- Justin Woodward, Harbison Retirement Living Village, NSW

Volunteer
- Carol Pickering, Villa Maria Catholic Homes VMCH, VIC
- Gail Williams, Calvary Aged Care Mount Carmel, NSW
- Gary Hollier, Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution, NSW
- Marilyn Hobbs, Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution, NSW
- Theodorus Giannicopoulos, Fronditha Care, VIC
- Viv Simpson, Sawtell Catholic Care, Marian Grove, Mater Christi Community, NSW

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Winners will be revealed on Aged Care Employee Day on Thursday 7 August.

We invite all providers of aged care, workers and the broader community to share a ‘thanks for caring’ message this Aged Care Employee Day.

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