Fundraising Dinner Dance for Templestowe Pioneer Village (12 July 2013 @ Eastern Golf Club)
Don't miss the annual Dinner Dance, proudly organised by the Templestowe Community Support Group! Click this link to see the flyer and further details Templestowe Pioneer Village Annual Dinner Dance Friday 12 July @ Eastern Golf Club read more...
Trivia Night - Friday 24 May @ TPV 7:00pm $10/pp (proudly organised by TPV Community Support Group)
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Imagine Newsletter Released (May 2013)
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New accredited training in pastoral care and ageing
Southern Cross Care (Vic) is proud to sponsor an important new accredited training program in pastoral care and ageing with the following two options: Certificate IV in Pastoral Care (CHC41112) and Diploma of Ageing and Pastoral Care (91561NSW) Both are nationally recognised qualifications suitable for people interested in pastoral care and ageing and will be conducted in Melbourne. The courses commence in June 2013. The courses provide the opportunity for you to hone your interpersonal skills or develop new ones, including leading a pastoral care program/team. The courses are open to people from any faith background and will appeal to anyone currently working or volunteering in a parish or faith based community or residential aged care services or related areas. You can choose to complete either the Certificate IV or Diploma or you may just want to choose to study only one or more of the modules. Further details in the read more...
Southern Cross Care (Vic)’s Imagine Fund
Southern Cross Care (Vic)'s Imagine Fund provides residents and clients, particularly those who are financially or socially isolated, with support that enables them to experience life-long dreams or purchase special equipment that will add to their quality of life. Watch the ‘Imagine’ video for an inspirational insight into how the Imagine Fund is making a difference to the lives of our residents and clients. To view video click here read more...
SCC (Vic) held its 10th Annual SCC (Vic)/Aitken Partners Corporate Charity Golf Day
Southern Cross Care (Vic) held its 10th Annual SCC (Vic)/Aitken Partners Corporate Charity Golf Day recently at the magnificent Yarra Yarra Golf Club and once again delivered outstanding results. Twenty four teams competed for the Perpetual Trophy and 120 people attended the dinner overlooking the beautiful greens of Yarra Yarra. Guests were treated to an inspiring address from Bali Bombing hero and AFL great, Jason McCartney, who left most amazed at his determination and courage to return, not just to football, but to life, family and community. Congratulations to the Ambrose competition winners: 1st place - Macquarie Telecom; Stuart Cronin, Joe Gillett, Andrew Millar, Garry White 2nd place - James Coffey, Shaun Petrie, Alan Courtney and Cameron Smith 3rd place - Project Interiors 21; Dean Sheppard, Garry Higgins, Tony Stygall, Michael Kein With record corporate sponsorship and participation, the event raised money for our read more...
The importance of having great neighbours
Never underestimate the value of having great neighbours. Just how important these relationships can be was recently highlighted in a newspaper article featuring an SCC (Vic) Community Services client. Click here to read the full story. read more...
SCC (Vic) recognised for MP3 music program for residents, clients and carers living with dementia
20 February 2013 SCC (Vic)'s innovative MP3 music programs for its residents, clients and their carers living with dementia has been recognised with a leading story in the regarded Australian Journal of Dementia Care. Click here to read the article. read more...
SCC (Vic) public message re Royal Commission
SCC (Vic) welcomes the Federal Government call for a Royal Commission into institutional responses to instances and allegations of child sexual abuse in Australia. With the rest of the community, we feel outraged not only with the sexual abuse of children but also with allegations of cover-up. SCC (Vic) as a Catholic organisation understands this is a distressing time for those who work in, or have their loved ones in the care of Catholic organisations, regardless of whether or not they are members of the Catholic faith. SCC (Vic) operates as a Government-funded aged care organisation and no organisational funds can, or would be used to pay compensation that should rightly be paid by another organisation to any victims of abuse. While the actions of some cast a shameful shadow across many community groups and organisations, including the Catholic Church, the positive aspects of work by Catholic organisations must not be overlooked. read more...
