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About Southcare
Spirit Leaders
Our Southcarers started using their caring hands in 1982 and today a team of more than 100 help people in 57 suburbs across Perth.
Our Spirit Leaders are united in their purpose to be proactive carers, connectors and contributors in our community.
All of us are helpers. We help you and each other, ensuring our work as an essential service meets stringent quality standards, has good governance and excellent customer service. All Southcarers are double vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 as per the requirements for our industry.
Say hello to some of the team here…
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Enda Fahy Acting Chief Executive Officer
BBS, CA As Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), my role provides overarching leadership and direction for Southcare within a culture that is aligned to the vision, mission and values of…
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As Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), my role provides overarching leadership and direction for Southcare within a culture that is aligned to the vision, mission and values of Southcare for the benefit of our customers, volunteers and staff.
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), I also assist in all financial and fiscal management aspects of Southcare and provide strategic financial advice and corporate performance reporting. This ensures financial independence and viability so that Southcare can continue to provide a range of much-needed services to customers.
I have been a Southcarer since 2015 and have extensive experience in the areas of auditing, consulting, operational and financial analysis, both in Australia and internationally. I enjoy working closely with the Board and Executive Management team to progress and achieve positive outcomes aligned to our strategy and to benefit our sector.
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Mary Cullen-Pike Human Resources Manager
I joined Southcare in 2018. I have worked as a HR Professional in the UK and Australia and I am passionate about people, hence I find my role very gratifying. …
Show more info Hide more infoI joined Southcare in 2018. I have worked as a HR Professional in the UK and Australia and I am passionate about people, hence I find my role very gratifying. I interact closely with staff and volunteers who ultimately look after our customers. My role is very varied and encompasses recruitment, onboarding of new staff, supporting managers and staff, training and development and management/compliance. No two days are the same!
I am very pro-active and motivated both professionally and personally and I therefore infinitely appreciate our team at Southcare because we are all striving for excellence and hence endeavouring to make a difference within our work and our local community.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my three children. I enjoy running with friends, swimming and generally keeping fit. I also enjoy entertaining and basically having my family and friends around me, blessed.
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Duncan Edgar Community Services Manager
My role at Southcare is to manage and deliver community services which includes financial counselling, Aboriginal family support, emergency relief and our Op-Shop. I have been involved in delivering community…
Show more info Hide more infoMy role at Southcare is to manage and deliver community services which includes financial counselling, Aboriginal family support, emergency relief and our Op-Shop. I have been involved in delivering community services in the non-government sector for over 30 years. My inspiration to work in the community sector came from a lecturer who once told me my passion for helping people and “anti-establishment” attitude would be wasted otherwise.
Outside of work my other passions in life are music and jamming a tune on the drums, barracking for my beloved Geelong Cats, enjoying good food and wine and a day at the races. I also enjoy hanging out with family which includes my wife, son, daughter and big black Labrador.
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Kathleen Sutherland Community Home Support Manager
I started working at Southcare in 2012 as a Customer Service Officer. I then became a Home Care Coordinator before landing my current role as the Community Home Support Manager….
Show more info Hide more infoI started working at Southcare in 2012 as a Customer Service Officer. I then became a Home Care Coordinator before landing my current role as the Community Home Support Manager. This role is very rewarding as it allows me to interact with our wonderful customers and help support them in the community.
I enjoy working at Southcare because every day is different and the work I do varies so much. I also work within a great team who consistently dedicates their time to support others. In my spare time, I like travelling, gardening and spending time outdoors.
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Shila Shimkhada Home Care Package Coordinator
I started at Southcare in 2013 as a Client Services Officer and since then I have taken on various roles such as HACC Co-ordinator, CHSP Co-ordinator, Home Care Package Co-ordinator…
Show more info Hide more infoI started at Southcare in 2013 as a Client Services Officer and since then I have taken on various roles such as HACC Co-ordinator, CHSP Co-ordinator, Home Care Package Co-ordinator and now acting as Manager Community Home Support. Part of my responsibilities are to onboard new customers and manage Home Care Package customers’ cases. I am also responsible for staff management. I work closely with Southcare’s Leadership team to offer the best aged care services for our customers. Southcare has been a great team and a lovely family to work with, helping me tremendously with my personal and professional growth.
I am passionate in helping people and bringing positive impacts to their lives. I am currently studying Bachelor of Social Science and have been working in not-for-profit sector for the last 10 years. Working in this industry has been extremely rewarding to me.
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Louise Fry Special Projects Manager
As Special Projects Manager, I provide the capacity for projects to be undertaken at Southcare without taking key stakeholders away from their day to day running of the business. The…
Show more info Hide more infoAs Special Projects Manager, I provide the capacity for projects to be undertaken at Southcare without taking key stakeholders away from their day to day running of the business.
The Project Manager plans and executes projects that have been identified and prioritized by the business.
The projects typically involve process and system reviews to enhance operational efficiency and to improve customer service.
I am committed to the mission of Southcare and enjoy working in the sector with so many dedicated and talented professionals.
The team at Southcare is always inspiring as we find solutions to continually improve our business and customer satisfaction.
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Suzie Malone Marketing Manager
I joined Southcare in 2020. As Marketing Manager, I build awareness and execute on marketing and communication strategies that meet the customer needs and support the business strategic direction, while…
Show more info Hide more infoI joined Southcare in 2020. As Marketing Manager, I build awareness and execute on marketing and communication strategies that meet the customer needs and support the business strategic direction, while bringing the brand to life.
I’m an experienced marketer working across physical products and software as a service previously with Wesfarmers Chemical, Energy and Fertiliser division, specialising in strategic planning, brand management and product experience. I have a passion for creating and managing brands, and executing marketing strategies that solve business and customer challenges driving the best outcome for all.
It is wonderful working at Southcare, a business that continues to evolve with customers at its heart and to be surrounded by dedicated professionals coming together to make a difference in our community, everyday.
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Sandy De Vetre Home Care Package Coordinator
I am a great communicator who understands the value of building and maintaining strong relationships, enabling me to extend trust and, in return, be trusted by others. I do this…
Show more info Hide more infoI am a great communicator who understands the value of building and maintaining strong relationships, enabling me to extend trust and, in return, be trusted by others. I do this every day talking to Southcare customers to ensure they have the best possible care in line with their approved needs.
I understand the aged care system, having worked for My Aged Care in Queensland where I was responsible for assessing eligible customers into home services.
In my role in the Community Care team, I help onboard new customers, plan their service requirements and manage their budgets through the provision of Government funds. My time is spent both in the office and in customer’s homes and I love that the work I do makes a difference to so many.
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Rebecca Ducler des Rauches Assistant Home Care Package Coordinator
I have a background in enrolled nursing and have worked in a variety of clinical nursing, general administration and community services work during my career. I am passionate about wellness…
Show more info Hide more infoI have a background in enrolled nursing and have worked in a variety of clinical nursing, general administration and community services work during my career.
I am passionate about wellness and assisting my customers to be living the best life they can. I have excellent management and communication skills which I bring to my role at Southcare through my interactions and support of clients and customers.
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Laura Turner Home Care Package Co-ordinator
My background in residential aged care, hospitality and management is what helps me succeed in my role at Southcare. I understand and enjoy working with people, building relationships with them…
Show more info Hide more infoMy background in residential aged care, hospitality and management is what helps me succeed in my role at Southcare.
I understand and enjoy working with people, building relationships with them and having a positive impact on their lives.
My key responsibilities as a Home Care Package Co-ordinator are to onboard new customers, manage customers’ cases and manage staff. I am passionate about this role as I can assist my clients to live the best life they can at home with their loved ones in a safe and comfortable environment.
Working in this industry provides me with life skills, insights, and positive outlooks that you can only learn in aged care.
In my spare time I love travelling and enjoying the outdoors with my family and my dog.
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Sajana Ghochhu Home Care Package Co-ordinator
I bring more than 7 years’ experience in residential aged care and am excited to extend the delivery of that in my role at Southcare. I have always been passionate…
Show more info Hide more infoI bring more than 7 years’ experience in residential aged care and am excited to extend the delivery of that in my role at Southcare.
I have always been passionate about helping people to enhance their capacity to enrich their lives. Working with elderly people is extremely rewarding because you become part of their life and help make a difference in their quality of life.
My passion for people and excellent customer service stems from my background working as a Public Relations Officer for a marketing company in Nepal for three years and continues today using the same people-focused principles.
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Beverley Mason Aboriginal Family Support Officer
I am a Noongar woman from Perth and have hands-on experience in social services working in a frontline capacity for many years assisting clients from all different age ranges and…
Show more info Hide more infoI am a Noongar woman from Perth and have hands-on experience in social services working in a frontline capacity for many years assisting clients from all different age ranges and backgrounds with family and domestic violence, first aid, Aboriginal mental health and child protection.
I am a change maker and want to help stop intergenerational trauma. I am excited to help Indigenous people with their everyday living and to create a better future for the next generation.
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Arif Abdul Mushir Senior Administration Assistant
I began volunteering at Southcare in March 2019 as an Admin Volunteer in Community Home Support, before working in the Scheduling team in April 2019. I enjoyed the scheduling role…
Show more info Hide more infoI began volunteering at Southcare in March 2019 as an Admin Volunteer in Community Home Support, before working in the Scheduling team in April 2019. I enjoyed the scheduling role very much because I was able to further understand the values Southcare stood for, communicate with our diverse clients by understanding their service needs and how we as an organisation can satisfy those needs to ensure that our clients are able to independently live in their own homes.
I was then transferred to Human Resource in October 2019. This role requires me to ensure our staff compliance is up to date, facilitate any trainings and find ways to ways streamline the volunteer recruiting process.
Throughout my working journey in Southcare, I was able to experience and learn about different departments and how they integrate with each other. Moreover, I was able to learn about Southcare’s values and help the organisation reach its defined mission and vision. I am passionate about ensuring our clients get the help and services they deserve so they can live in their homes happily and independently. My motivation lies in giving back to the community and making the community a better place for all generations.
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Shelley Halton Senior Accounts Assistant
I joined the finance team at Southcare in 2017. My role includes Accounts Payable and Purchasing, Cash Management and General Accounting. I enjoy being part of Southcare as there is…
Show more info Hide more infoI joined the finance team at Southcare in 2017. My role includes Accounts Payable and Purchasing, Cash Management and General Accounting. I enjoy being part of Southcare as there is a great team culture where everyone contributes to making a difference to members of the local community.
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Vera Dedijer Receptionist
I have been working at Southcare since 2018. I first started as a casual worker and then after a week I decided that this would be a great place to…
Show more info Hide more infoI have been working at Southcare since 2018. I first started as a casual worker and then after a week I decided that this would be a great place to work at, so I applied for a job. The culture at Southcare is fabulous, with everyone being friendly, supportive and very passionate about their work. My job is a lot of fun. I get to have some involvement with all aspects of the Southcare business and I get to meet and assist all our clients and visitors over the phone and in person.
