This Christmas, the team at Southcare is encouraging you to give the gift of giving this year. Yes, it is nice to give and receive presents, but it equally important to actually be present.
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Community, care and connection will shape Southcare over the next three years following the launch of a new Strategic Plan. In launching the plan, Chief Executive Officer Dr Nicky Howe said the time was right with the challenges of 2020 really shining a light on...
Getting a haircut is often a chance for a little self-care. In the case of Stanley and his wife Joan, it’s a treat that sees the self-care shared. You see, Stanley has Alzheimer’s and Joan is his full time...
It is with mixed feelings that we welcome the news from the State Government regarding the relaxing of our State borders. It is great more families will be able to connect with loved ones who live interstate, as safe,...
With the news that the COVID-19 Phase 5 roll out has been delayed and no new date confirmed by the State Government, we want to remind you of Southcare’s position so you can be assured we are continuing to effectively protect and connect. Our priority with COVID-19...
With the changes to the COVID-19 income support provided by the Government, our Financial Counselling team are today sharing how these changes may affect you in our latest "Make it Count" blog.
Talking to our customers is something that we do every day. Others might call it a “job”, we call it a passion. It happens effortlessly and with the best of intentions as our customers welcome us into their homes and hearts. Today, we’re sharing some of the things our Southcare Stars say about us...
With the news reports on COVID-19 and a number of stories circulating that some home care providers have not been assessed against the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards, I wanted to confirm Southcare’s position.
A huge yellow smiley face spanning 2.5m and shining brightly from the 8m high second-storey window at not-for-profit Southcare Inc in Manning is reminding us all to ask the important question: “R U OK?”. The friendly face can be seen radiating along Manning Road and Welwyn Avenue and...
“Never stop learning,” are the wise words from Southcare star Trish who turns 72 this year and has just taken up crochet. “I’ve made hats for me, for my friends and am currently making one for my daughter,” Trish said. The...
“A people person with a gift of the gab” is how Jennifer Findlay describes herself and as a Community Support Worker with Southcare these skills have seen her invited into 300 homes in 5 years to look after our...
Talking with our customers is one of the many activities we enjoy doing at Southcare – it is all part of the important social connection which goes a long way to tackle social isolation.
As we enter our fifth month of managing COVID-19, we wanted to re-confirm our position to customers, staff and volunteers, particularly with the anticipated news around Phase 5 restrictions later this month. Our priority with COVID-19 remains unchanged: we...
Wearing a pendant is a bit like being a modern day Wonderwoman says Southcare Star Maria, who lives in South Perth. Maria lives alone and wears her pendant for extra protection and safety. “If I have a fall, I...
We all know that money doesn’t buy happiness, but it can make life a little lighter. In today’s “Make it Count” blog, our Financial Services team are helping you understand your entitlements with regards to accessing your superannuation because of COVID-19. Southcare’s Financial Counsellor Duncan Edgar said the...
Imagine this: you are at a workshop and the facilitator asks you to write down your favourite quote or phrase and on the piece of paper provided you write these four words: “Empowering People, Enriching Lives”. Fast forward a few weeks and you start to see those words appear everywhere. And others start...
Your report on our Aboriginal Family Support is building good rapport… try saying that 10 times fast! Some of the unbiased words reported by our customers this week included: “It’s been an immense help to getting my life back in...
Need some Winter woolies? Or how about some new homewares? Perhaps some pots and pans? Or even a new frock on your next shopping stop? You can grab them all (and more!) at the Southcare op shop in Manning,...
Please be aware that the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) will be conducting a survey during June and July and it is likely some of our Southcare Stars will be contacted to provide voluntary feedback. The purpose...
We love hearing feedback from Our Southcare Stars as much as we love helping them, and this one is especially fun! Pearl who is almost 97 years old and pictured here with her Labrador, Freddie, enjoyed recently a day...
Long serving volunteer and Manning local, Julie Ham knows a thing or two about helping hands and hearts of gold and has this week been named as Volunteer of the Year at the Southcare Annual Service Awards. Julie was...
A blooming partnership run by Southcare and the Moorditj Keila (MK) Men’s Group in Manning is once again helping people stay in their homes and giving Indigenous volunteers essential life and social skills. The MK Men’s Group and Southcare’s...
A partnership that has been called “sew amazing” is helping Southcare’s frontline health workers and our most vulnerable community members connect in colourful new ways. The Rotary Club of Como has provided 70 hand sewn fabric masks as a...
For home care support worker Janice Millington, coronavirus presents a dual challenge. On the one hand, she has to protect her elderly clients from infection. On the other, she is trying to safeguard them from another big threat to...
Manning in-home aged care and community services provider Southcare is calling on kindness within the local community in the wake of unprecedented social isolation which is rapidly unfolding with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Chief Executive Officer Dr Nicky Howe...
As Southcarers we continue to monitor the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and have implemented several changes to our Op Shop in Manning to ensure your safety when visiting. We understand you may have some concerns about using secondhand items...
With so much information being shared on Coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to assure you that as your home care provider, we are doing everything we can to mitigate your risk and maximise your safety. In today’s Southcare Snippet, Chief...
Home Care Packages (HCP) are one of the ways in which older Australians can access support in their home to help them continue to live independently in their own community. Home Care Packages are subsidised by the government and...
As you get older, it is normal for you to feel like you need some extra support to ensure you overall health and well being is maintained. You may feel overwhelmed, however, when it comes to navigating the aged...
Elder abuse refers to the harm inflicted upon an older person by someone they know and trust. While elder abuse can take many different forms, the most common ones include emotional abuse, financial abuse and neglect. The most fundamental...
As you get older, you may find it becomes increasingly difficult to complete everyday tasks. For example, you might struggle to drive to your medical appointments, or perhaps you require some help preparing nutritious meals. There are many factors...
When navigating the aged care industry, it can be difficult to understand what all the different terms mean. This may leave you feeling confused about which home care services will be best for you. A couple of terms you...
If you are living in your own home, you may find it becomes increasingly difficult to prepare and cook meals as you get older. However, it is very important for seniors to eat hearty and nutritious food in order...
Are you looking to stay in your own home for as long as you can during your retirement years? As the years go on and your circumstance begin to change, it is important to educate yourself on the services...
Maintaining a home is a lot of work, particularly if you’re still living in a larger family home that you have had for years. As we enter old age it can often become difficult to continue with the upkeep...
Yoga is a highly beneficial activity for the elderly. It is a holistic practice that combines physical poses with mindfulness, breathing and meditation.
When it comes to home care, not every service provider is made equal. The level of service provided, the cost of services and the different fees and administration charges can greatly differ from provider to provider.
Having an understanding of the system and the types of services that may be available to you now or in the future will take away a lot of stress when the time comes that you require help.
At Southcare when we talk to people about how they imagined their aged care needs and living arrangements as they got older, many never considered needing much help or living anywhere but their own home.
Did you know falls are a top reason why seniors lose independence and mobility? Some simple safety modifications around the home can help keep you living independently longer.
Where you live in retirement and as you age can be a difficult decision and the earlier you consider the options, the more options you will have.
As you read through the book you realise the model is a great reminder for how to create a high performance brain.
Both my parents have retired and I have noticed that it is harder to get to see them, because they have both made the decision to age well.
Like many people who have ageing parents, working out how to sensitively handle your concerns when a parent is encountering age-related decline is one of the hardest things to do.
Since 1986 Southcare has provided much needed support to those in need at Christmas. This year rising costs and continued unemployment levels have meant requests for Emergency Relief have increased.
I recently spent the morning in our Southcare Social CentreI wanted to gain a better understanding of what our service offerings are to Seniors.
As the CEO of Southcare I recently had the opportunity of spending the day with Cathy, a Care Support Worker at Southcare who has over 25 years experience in the Aged Care community.
As the Aboriginal Family Support Coordinator for Southcare, I work with people on a one to one basis (case management) and through group and community development activities.
Southcare, its friends at the Southcare Social Centre and students from the John Curtin Leadership Academy collaborated together to produce the e-book Life Stories at Southcare Inc.
On 26th February 2015, Southcare Inc’s Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care and Community Boards program will host ‘Build the Board You Want’.
Southcare Inc’s Emerging Young Leaders Program (ELP) launched on 28 January 2015. The program is part of the Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care and Community Boards.
Southcare Inc’s Emerging Young Leaders Program will launch on 28th January 2015. Now in its third year, the program will welcome 20 young (under 40 years) professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds.
As CEO of Southcare, a community-based organisation providing healthcare and capacity building to seniors, I recognised the need for an injection of young leaders into the not-for-profit sector.
