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Latest News from Southern Cross Care (Qld)

We will try to bring you a cross section of news from all of our retirement estates throughout Queensland. We report on the opening of new locations or stages of our developments, updates from our residents and input from other clients in our care.

Click below on the articles to read more and get a feel of what it is like living in a Southern Cross Care (Qld) facility!

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  • The Men's Den @ Chinchilla
    John Williamson famously sang “All Australian boys need a shed” and now this thought has become a reality at Southern Cross Care Illoura Village, Chinchilla with the opening of The Men’s Den in November. The opening of the Den was celebrated with an official cutting of t...
  • International Peace Day 2011
    The United Nations initiated International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") provides an opportunity for individuals, organisations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date, and Southern Cross Care (Qld) plays its part in supporting this aim to raise the consciousness of the n...
  • Aged Care Queensland Awards Adrienne Dingwell
    At the 2011 Aged Care Queensland conference dinner held 24th March it was announced that Southern Cross Care (Qld) Inc. staff member Adrienne Dingwell is the 2011 winner of the employee category for Excellence in Care. Congratulations Adrienne. As the state winner Adrienne will now progress ...
  • Strategic Plan Review
    The Board of Directors has undertaken a review of the Strategic Plan 2008 - 2011. The review incorporated comment from the managers of Southern Cross Care and workshops with Board Members and the Senior Management Team. The process was quite exhaustive and thorough with some discoveries made which...
  • Queensland Floods of 2011
    To all staff The Board wishes to acknowledge its deepest sympathy to all of our employees who suffered loss in the recent devastating floods. The Board's thanks and appreciation is extended to all our staff in those facilities and services whose work and committment was above and beyond the call o...
  • December News from Noosa Waters
    Congratulations Noosa Waters! Roy Crombie, the village manager, mentioned the annual garden competition that was held on the Nov 30th. Noosa Waters have won the shield back this year from Stretton Gardens, south of Brisbane. Residents Committee Information: •    Chairman: Mich...
  • Celebrating International Peace Day
    The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") provides an opportunity for individuals, organisations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly. Events are h...
  • Out and About at Stretton Gardens
    Resident’s Outings. June – Tour to Queens Park, Ipswich, one of the oldest parks in Queensland. We saw many natural and beautiful surroundings. July – Day trip to the Port of Brisbane. A tour guide provided to give a comprehensive overview of The Port. A real community da...
  • Updates from Stretton Gardens
    CPR Training 5 residents attended CPR training in our community centre in September, proving it is never too late to learn a new skill! Residents Garden Awards 2010 The Southern Cross Care Annual Best Individual Resident’s Garden Award, and Best Facility Garden Award will be awarded this mo...
  • 2010 Wedding Anniversaries
    Congratulations to Noel and Betty Vass (below) on their 57th wedding anniversary celebration during the month of September. Also, Congratulations to Peter and Joy Taylor (below), celebrating 53 years of marriage in October ...

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