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Southcare

Locality: Manning, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9450 6233

Address: 54 Bickley Crescent 6152 Manning, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.southcare.org.au

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25.01.2022 Weve been managing COVID-19 for 155 days with zero cases and on todays blog we are sharing what were doing when Phase 5 restrictions are lifted... see the full news here: https://www.southcare.org.au//what-you-need-to-know-about/

24.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who helped us collectively shine this year, particularly when there wasn't a lot to be shiny about at times! We are so ready for 2021 and whatever adventures that may bring, and yes let's all keep shining! #yeahyeahsouthcare #happynewyear #2021

24.01.2022 Shopping is more fun when done together and followed by a friendly cuppa! We love sharing the words of our Southcare Stars as much as we love helping them! Check out what is being said at https://www.southcare.org.au//what-our-southcare-stars-ar/

24.01.2022 OK it's time for a bit of fun! Tell us what three words you see for the year ahead... you know our three words are community, care and connection... what do you see? And hello 2021!

23.01.2022 If you need financial assistance or family support, our team are here to help and best of all, this service is free to you. The team are now taking appointments after being temporarily closed over the festive break, so please get in touch if you need a caring hand. All details: http://ow.ly/FgBP50CXpuW ... #protectandconnect #yeahyeahsouthcare #caringhands

23.01.2022 Did somebody say colour?! Inspired by our aged care superheroes and the coloured blooms for #agedcareemployeeday and our rainbow of hearts, we thought wed share some fun treasures found in our Op Shop! These Enid Blyton books are a collectors dream at just $5, yes those green bowls are shaped like lettuce leaves and isnt that owl shadow box a hoot!! Come colour up your life when we open on Thursday between 10am - 2.30pm at 54 Bickley Crescent #lettucein #liveyourlifeincolour #ownyourimpact

22.01.2022 Look at these labels in our Op Shop for both adults and kids clothing (starting at just $2!) Come grab yourself a designer bargain knowing that your donation is directly helping people in the City of South Perth Our shop is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am - 2.30pm at 54 Bickley Crescent in Manning, come say hi!... #circularfashion #protectandconnect #perthopshops #bequick!

22.01.2022 Say hello to our newest team member affectionately called Southcare Smiley for obvious reasons! Our huge yellow smiley face spans 2.5m and is shining brightly from our offices to remind us all to ask the important question: R U OK?. R U OK Day is this Thursday but we are getting in early because we do not do things by halves around here! ... Well be sharing more this week on this important cause and would love you to get involved because right now we all need to look after each other! #ruokday #theresmoretosay #protectandconnect #

22.01.2022 Going a cut above is all in a day's work! Say hello to one of our Southcare Stars, Stanley, and see how we help him and his family with respite care. It's all on today's blog... http://ow.ly/GeWF50CXqvt... #protectandconnect #yeahyeahsouthcare

21.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day from our family to yours! Celebrating all the Dads, Granddads, Dads-to-be, Step-Dads, Dad figures and thinking of those who have lost Dads Strong male role models are so important so lets make it our job to support them everyday and especially today! Whether your Father is here or a little farther away, have a beautiful Sunday #protectandconnect #herestothedads

21.01.2022 Today is Aged Care Employee Day and we are blooming in full colour! While we celebrate our Southcarers everyday, today is the perfect reminder to say #thanksforcaring which is why all employees and volunteers are enjoying some potted colour as inspiration to live colourfully and to continue helping our customers grow and flourish. What a blooming great end to the week! ... #protectandconnect #agedcaresuperhero #fromlittlethingsbigthingsgrow Leading Age Services Australia

20.01.2022 Sad news overnight and an important health reminder for those at risk... our thoughts go out to all affected #protectandconnect

20.01.2022 Southcare's Garry Gower from our Aboriginal Family Support team today attended the City of South Perth flag raising ceremony to celebrate NAIDOC week. The NAIDOC 2020 theme, 'Always Was, Always Will Be.', recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. See what's happening around City of South Perth here http://ow.ly/s0Jh50Cf2m1

19.01.2022 With news on the WA State border controls changing this weekend and the potential impact this may have on the spread of COVID-19, we wanted to reassure you of our vigilant efforts as we continue to protect and connect our customers, employees and volunteers. Take a look at what we are doing over on the blog... http://ow.ly/IhPc50CjrH7... #protectandconnect #weareallintistogether #yeahyeahsouthcare

19.01.2022 Next Sunday is Fathers Day! If you want to grab him some sustainable fashion (instead of the standard socks, soap or sports stuff!) check out these current shirts and shorts all in our Op Shop, just waiting for someone special! Remember too we are now open 3 days... pop in with your best Dad joke on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10am - 2.30pm at 54 Bickley Crescent and help your dad be rad next Sunday #happyfathersday #sustainablefashion #dadbrands

19.01.2022 Did you know this week is National Road Safety Week with the theme being drive so others survive? As Southcarers, we are on the road a fair bit visiting customers and driving them around too... and always with our caring hands You know that we often talk about protecting and connecting and this week, this message takes on a whole new meaning! A nice reminder for us all to look out for each other and stay safe, particularly with the weekend ahead Discover more at http://ow.ly/DGmi50CoMbf #protectandconnect #nationalroadsafetyweek #drivesootherssurvive

18.01.2022 Say hello to Jennifer, one of our #agedcaresuperheroes Like many Southcarers she has a heart of gold and in the last 5 years her heart has been invited into 300 homes to help protect and connect our most vulnerable community members. See why she says she is "born for this job" on todays blog...... https://www.southcare.org.au//born-to-be-an-agedcaresuper/ #lovewhatyoudo #thanksforcaring

18.01.2022 Southcare are proud supporters of Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care and Community Boards, who are holding a GLOBAL Unconvention on the theme of boardroom relationships. Register now to engage with international and Australian leaders: - Nandu Nandkishore, former global CEO, Nestle Nutrition and Exec Board Director, Nestle, Asia, Oceania and Africa, Guest lecturer, London Business School, Professor of Practice, Marketing and Strategy, Indian School of Business... - Su-Yen Wong , Experienced Board Chair and Non Executive Director, Author and Strategic Advisor - Marina Go, Chair, Suncorp Super Netball Commission and Ovarian Cancer Australia, NED, Energy Australia, 7-eleven and The Walkley Foundation - Francis Lynch, Regional Director, Anglicare Victoria, past President of the ACOSS, and the WACOSS - Juliet Bourke, Partner, Human Capital, Deloitte, TEDx speaker, author. AFR top 100 Women of Influence 2019, Australia - Lali Wiratunga National Manager, Westpac Davidson Institute and experienced board director All are welcome! Register here - https://lnkd.in/gdEJbVa #governance #relationships #diversityandinclusion #leadership #nfpAUS #community

18.01.2022 Southcare is proud to support Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care and Community Boards. Another fantastic Unconvention building diversity, leadership and governance on boards.

17.01.2022 Are you our next hero? Do you have a heart of gold? We are looking for heroes to provide essential cleaning and domestic assistance to help our older community members live independently at home. It is a rewarding role in a great team environment with care, connection and community at its absolute core.... Apply here and tag any hero you know... https://www.seek.com.au/job/50388626

16.01.2022 Have a Go Day is on 11 November at Burswood Park and a great way for you to... well, have a go! Head down between 9am to 3pm and enjoy free activities, entertainment and information tailored just for older adults, make new friends and discover new passions. This year has been wildly different to say the least and so gives us all even more opportrunity to try something new! The event will observe Remembrance Day and we remind you to practice all the necessary personal hyg...eine requirements when out and about Find all the news here or check out Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc.: http://ow.ly/ocST50C8mhf #haveago #protectandconnect

15.01.2022 HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS! Whether your heart loves pastel or plain, our op shop has all the homewares in stock! Think crockery, cutlery, baking, storage, decoration and trinkets, just because! Come say hello on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am - 2.30pm at 54 Bickley Crescent, with all info here: https://www.southcare.org.au//community-/opportunity-shop/ #protectandconnect #pastelisthenewblack

15.01.2022 Say hello to Southcare Star Trish who turns 72 this year and has just taken up crochet after being taught by Southcarer Young. This week is Adult Learners Week and we hope todays blog gets you inspired to #ReNewYou because life is for living, right? https://www.southcare.org.au/ne/trish-is-hooked-on-crochet/... #ALW2020 #crochetisthenewblack

14.01.2022 Shopping is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Yep, from next week were making it easier for you to shop and support local by opening our Op Shop for 3 days... starting this Tuesday! Give us a thumbs up or tag some mates wholl love this good news... were sharing three... one for each day and because good things happen in threes! Full details on times and locations at: ... https://www.southcare.org.au//community-/opportunity-shop/ See more

14.01.2022 In memory of many, in honor of all - we thank you and shall not forget. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

13.01.2022 TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY... sometimes you dont need to say much to say a lot! #lovewhatwedo #southcarestars #protectandconnect

13.01.2022 Say hello to Ashleigh, Jo and Vera who today collected these bargains from our Op Shop... yep that's a brand new Zara jacket (still with tags!), a hot pink Tommy Hilfiger cardie and a pretty in pink Tokito City top! Each piece was less than $10! If you zoom in you can see the tag on Jo's hot pink necklace too... she also bought that for $2! Our shop always has lots of great labels and heaps of choice... come say hello on Wednesday or Thursday between 10am - 2.30pm at 54 Bickley Crescent in Manning and you too can be tickled pink! #pinkisthenewblack #circularfashion #ownyourimpact #supportlocal

13.01.2022 As part of Seniors Week, Southcare teamed up with Southcare Hero GRAI (GLBTI Rights in Aging Inc) with transport services for event attendees to T-Gen Games. #CommunityConnections #SeniorsWeek2020

13.01.2022 Say hello to one of Community Ambassadors Liz who volunteers in our Op Shop every week! If you have caring hands, a heart of gold and love helping people, please get in touch with Ashleigh in our HR Team on 9450 6233 Right now our shop is open Wednesday and Thursdays from 10am - 2.30pm and we can open more days and help more people if we have more caring hands to support us! #volunteeringisthenewblack #protectandconnect #comesayhello

12.01.2022 Teamwork makes the dream work and in Maureens case it is a triple perk! See what others are saying about our team over on the blog... https://www.southcare.org.au//what-our-southcare-stars-ar/

12.01.2022 Celebrating 5 amazing years of friendship between GRAI and Southcare. Southcare were recognised by GRAI for being a GLBTI inclusive service provider and thanked for the use of the Southcare facilities. Use of the Southcare facilities provided GRAI with a home to deliver national roll-out training sessions, workshops, social events and lots more. We look forward to our next anniversary!

12.01.2022 If you're a hero with a heart of gold and caring hands, come join our team! We are recruiting now for Domestic Assistants and Community Support Workers to do the important job of looking after our customers, or our Southcare Stars as we affectionately call them! Apply now, start before Christmas and start making a difference in your community, everyday Call Mary or Ashleigh for a confidential chat on 9450 6233 or email your interest to [email protected] #protectandconnect #caringhands #goldhearts #comejoinus #yeahyeahsouthcare

11.01.2022 What a fabulous month its been! As we bid farewell to August we have full plans to keep going above and beyond! Incase you missed it, our blog explains what weve up to and what our customers are saying... https://www.southcare.org.au//what-our-southcare-stars-ar/ #protectandconnect #theonlywayisup

11.01.2022 Want to know more about being assessed for Government subsidised or funded home aged care services? Tune in to today’s "Ask Nicky" on Curtin Radio at 1.20pm and call in with your Qs. It streams on the Internet at http://www.curtinfm.com.au/livestream/ #asknicky #curtinradio #tunein

10.01.2022 How warm is it today!? You could even say hot! These finds in our Op Shop sure know whats going on! Remember we are now open three days - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am - 2.30pm... come say hi and grab a new thing for Spring! Find all info here: http://ow.ly/RR7O50BnOM7 #springhassprung

10.01.2022 In case you missed last weeks "Ask Nicky" radio interview where we spoke about fees and charges, you can listen here... make a cuppa and find out what is best for you and the best value... http://ow.ly/ETUu50BgALo

08.01.2022 R U OK? As Southcarers we ask this question everyday and right now it has never been more important! Stop and ask yourself, your friends, your family, your neighbours and your colleagues. Ask today and everyday. Ask with feeling, ask with intent and listen - really listen - to the reply. Keeping mental health on our collective radar is so important, remember it is up to us all to protect and connect each other Our blog has #moretosay with conversation tips to get... you started for R U OK Day ... https://www.southcare.org.au//southcare-turns-on-the-smil/ #RUOK #RUOKDay #RUOKDAY2020 #protectandconnect

07.01.2022 It's a PPE line up! Yep, we do all the training over here all of the time and right now we are doing another round of how to properly don on and off Personal Protective Equipment including how to use face shields in the event of having a positive COVID-19 customer. How's your choose day? We are choosing to protect and connect! In case you missed it, our blog has all the info on what we continue to do to manage COVID-19, particularly with the recent changes to the border... https://www.southcare.org.au//what-we-are-doing-to-protec/

06.01.2022 Black and white... day to night... full outfit in sight... priced just right! So many treasures in our Op Shop, you can literally walk in and walk out in something new (or new to you!) Come see for yourself... were open this week on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am - 2.30pm at 54 Bickley Crescent

05.01.2022 When looking for home care for yourself or a loved one, you want the best value AND the best care! Tune in tomorrow at 1.20pm to Curtin Radio to hear Southcare CEO Dr Nicky Howe explain what is best for you Curtin Radio broadcasts on 100.1FM and streams on the Internet at http://www.curtinfm.com.au/livestream/

04.01.2022 R U OK? On todays blog our CEO Dr Nicky Howe shares some simple conversation starters to help you ask this important question, today and everyday. The theme of R U OK Day this year is "theres more to say" which is why were sharing these tips with you and why we created our smiling window. Look out for one another, ask the question and remember we are all in this together Check it out at https://www.southcare.org.au//southcare-turns-on-the-smil/ #RUOK #ruokday2020

04.01.2022 Swimming/walking pool lanes, tai chi, low impact aerobics, hydro pools, ballroom dancing and cooking classes are just some of the ideas shared for the proposed Recreation & Aquatic Facility at City of South Perth to benefit our community, including measures for seniors to make it inclusive, affordable and accessible for all. Feedback is open until 23 September and we encourage you to have your say, this would a great local addition to promote a healthy body and healthy mind... https://yoursay.southperth.wa.gov.au/raf &

03.01.2022 We told you we were flourishing and that is certainly true for our wonderful team of volunteers! These fabulous community ambassadors join us as Southcarers this month... say hello to Nola, Nurlia, Annie, Gillian and Kezia who are supporting our teams in Community Home Support as well as our Op Shop and Marketing areas. If you have a heart of gold and want to make a difference through volunteering wed love to hear from you!

03.01.2022 Spring has sprung which means its time to spring clean your wardrobe! We love this fun colour pop and look at those brands! Remember our Op Shop is now open 3 days - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - and you can grab this look for a bargain knowing you are helping our local community. Check the opening times and spring into action: https://www.southcare.org.au//community-/opportunity-shop/ #circularfashion #ownyourimpact #protectandconnect

03.01.2022 Yep, we dont do things by halves around here! On todays blog we are sharing some of the words from our Southcare Stars including this fun Friday feedback about Southcarer Arthur who provides regular in-home help to Charles and Dorothy... check out all the comments at https://www.southcare.org.au//what-our-southcare-stars-ar/ #protectandconnect #lovewhatwedo

02.01.2022 It's World Kindness Day today, a day very close to our gold hearts and caring hands Why not take the time today (or everyday!) to do one or more of the following... 1. Hold the door open for the person behind you 2. Check in on a neighbour who you know lives alone ... 3. Phone or video link a friend or relative for an uplifting chat 4. Pay it forward by buying someone a coffee or bunch of flowers, just because! 5. Pay someone a genuine compliment We have some more ideas over on our blog on what it means to be a good neighbour which are also perfect for today, and indeed everyday! See here: http://ow.ly/lj2O50CjpZr #worldkindnessday #protectandconnect #weareallinthistogether #yeahyeahsouthcare

02.01.2022 Connecting communities and empowering others is what makes our heart beat! Which is why it's so lovely to share these smiling faces and beautiful words from the CEO of United Way ... "Today was a good day. We cooked, danced, shared, laughed, ate and talked together (ok I didn’t dance), with past and present participants of our Empowered for Employment program. These brave and strong women, survivors of domestic abuse are on amazing paths to confidence. Today we came togeth...er as a celebration post COVID stresses to remind them how fabulous they are. SOUTHCARE hosted us, Herbert Smith Freehills funds the program and 3M funded the workshop today. Thank you awesome partners for caring. It was a blast... more positive energy than you can dream up. Here’s the #liveunited dream team who pulled it together. Staff and interns together... making it happen. #thankyou Talk to me about becoming a mentor for this program. #inspiration" Great things happen when great people come toegther! If you would like to use our facilities to connect with your community plesae reach out, we are always happy to listen #protectandconnect #connectingcommunities #changinglives