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Page 1: Southern Star Winter Edition

S O U T H E R N

What is Leadership?

Feature Article

STARSOUTHERN CROSS CARE (SA & NT) MAGAZINE, WINTER EDITION 2014

Pianist enjoys life at home RIVERPOINT

Leading the way in Retirement Living Design

[liːdəʃɪp] The action of leading a group of people or an organisation, or the ability to do this.

One of life’s little circles...

Leadership

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INTERVIEWDavid Martin, Southern Cross Care Deputy Chairman

ONE OF LIFE’S LITTLE CIRCLES

S O U T H E R NSTAR

Southern Cross Care

(SA & NT) Publication

151 Greenhill Road

Parkside

South Australia 5063

PO Box 155

Glen Osmond

South Australia 5064

South Australia1800 180 781

Northern Territory1800 894 375

Phone08 8291 8000

Fax08 8291 8001

Email the [email protected]

Websoutherncrosscare.com.au

Cover ImageRiverpoint Retirement Estate

Community Centre leads the

way in Retirement Living design

by winning the ACSA Design

Award. See page 11 for more.

Message from the

EDITOR

LeadershipSOUTHERN CROSS CARE

(SA & NT) MAGAZINE

WINTER 2014

Welcome to our winter edition

Our theme this month is LEADERSHIP. The word ‘leadership’ conjures up images of strong individuals, standing proudly at the forefront of their community or organisation. In this edition Andrew Larpent, Southern Cross Care’s CEO points out that ‘leadership’ is a quality which takes many forms in individuals at all levels of an organisation.

On page ten, David Martin, Deputy Chairman of the Board also shares his thoughts on ‘leadership’ and gives an insight into being on the Southern Cross Care Board.

On 20 June many of our sites joined aged care organisations in other countries such as UK, Malta, and South Africa, to celebrate the inaugural Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) National Open Day. You can read more about this event, as well as other activities and celebrations, in our Life In Focus section.

We speak with Paul McCabe, a resident in one of our villages who, 40 years ago, built the house he is now living in, and Vera Tancibudek who, following a fall and subsequent stay in hospital, is back in her own home with assistance from our Home Support and Rehabilitation Services.

Finally, to give you a little more ‘leadership’ food for thought, here’s a quote from John Quincy Adams, President of the United States 1825 – 1829: ‘If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.’

Enjoy the read.

The Editor

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FEATURE ARTICLEWhat is leadership?

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Give your brain a work out with our leadership quiz

CONTENTS

[liːdəʃɪp] The action of leading a group of people or an organisation, or the ability to do this.

We would love to know your thoughts, what you do and don’t like about this magazine or perhaps you have a story to share?

Please get in touch either via phone on 1800 180 781 (SA) or 1800 894 375 (NT) or email [email protected]

Let us know what you think!

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Who gives the most?

The University of Melbourne lead a global team which has successfully mapped the genes of a whipworm, a parasitic worm in pigs. Medical experts believe this could help treat people suffering from inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and autism.

An unlikely source could help relieve symptoms of arthritis and other disorders

As of 1 July 2014, there were a number of government regulated changes to residential care fees and charges for new residents. Key government changes include: • Our accommodat ion pr ices are

published on our website, in our brochures, and on the government M y A g e d C a r e w e b s i t e (www.myagedcare.gov.au)

• A clearer choice for people to pay for their accommodation through either a refundable lump sum, an equivalent daily payment, or a combination of both

• New rules affecting government means tested fees.

Lead researcher, Dr Aaron Jex, Faculty of Veterinary Science said, “We know that humans infected with the harmless, ‘pig whipworm’ can have significantly reduced symptoms linked to autoimmune diseases. And now we have the genetic

According to the 2014 NAB Charitable

Giving Index, seniors have the accolade

of being the most generous charity donors

in Australia. The index found Australians

are giving more to charity in spite of

CHANGES TO RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES

residential care services and although the

Australian Government provides some

support, a resident may need to contribute.

The amount will be based on a resident’s

financial situation and care needs.

If you have any concerns or questions

about these changes, please don’t hesitate

to contact our Care Options Team on

1800 852 772 – they are here to offer you

the support and assistance you need.

humanitarian services charities were the

most popular, receiving around 33% of

all donations, followed by health and

disability causes and medical research

and services.

These changes also bring some new terminology:

• Accommodation bonds are now called Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RAD)

• Periodic accommodation payments are now called Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP).

Generally these changes do not apply to existing residents. Fees do apply to

sequence of the worm, it opens the door to future human drug designs and treatment.”

The study involved 11 institutions in six countries and is published in Nature Genetics online.

below trend economic growth, rising joblessness and elevated anxiety around the cost of living.

On average older Australians aged 65 years or over gave away $388 last year;

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When you see a magnificent garden explode with life, colour and vibrancy in spring, it’s usually due to the preparation, planning and

hard work that is completed during the dormancy of winter. So why can’t you do the same thing with your health? Well you can and the

first step is to assess how well you’re going now. So take this quiz and give yourself one point for each box you tick.

YO U R W I N T E R NUTRITION CHECKLIST

By Craig Edwards, Dietitian APD

LIVING WELL

□ I eat at least 5 serves of vegetables every day. (1 serve is ½ cup of cooked veg or 1 cup of salad - hot chips don’t count)

□ I eat at least 2 serves of fruit every day. (1 serve is 1 medium piece e.g. apple or 2 small pieces e.g. apricots or 1 cup of chopped or canned fruit)

□ I have at least 2 serves of reduced fat milk, cheese or yoghurt every day. (1 serve is a slice of cheese or 1 cup of milk or 1 small tub of yoghurt)

□ I eat mostly wholegrain cereals and bread

□ I eat only small serves of red meat with the fat trimmed off or chicken without the

skin. I don’t have large serves of fatty meats

□ I drink plenty of water every day and limit drinks with added sugar such as soft drinks, cordial, sports and energy drinks

□ I limit take away foods such as pizza, burgers, hot chips or other deep fried food to once a week

□ I limit store -bought cakes, muf fins, pastries, pies or biscuits to once a week

□ I limit salty foods like processed meats (salami/bacon) and potato chips to once a week and avoid salt

□ I drink no more than 2 standard alcohol drinks on any one day.

So how do you rate and how much work needs to be done this winter?

8 – 10 points

Congratulations, you’re eating healthily

6 – 8 points

Keep going, you’re nearly there

4 – 6 points There’s plenty of room for improvement

0 – 4 points

Houston – we have a problem!

QUIZ QUEST IONSIt’s no good crying over spilt milk; all we can do is bail up another cow1

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Be the change that you wish to see in the world

The worst prison would be a closed heart

Cruel leaders are replaced only to have new leaders turn cruel

Imagination is more important than knowledge

A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world

I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion

Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them

I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself

Can you name the leaders in their f ield who said the fol lowing quotes?

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When Paul McCabe won the contract to build some of Southern Cross Care’s residential houses 40 years ago, he was helping lead the way to better aged care services - and he didn’t realise he’d eventually live in one of his houses! “It’s been good to come to this place,” said Paul. “I still can’t get over the fact that 40 years ago I built these units. The brickwork is as good as the day it was put in, and there’s no movement in the roof lines at all; the lines are still perfect.”

Paul started his working life as a locomotive fitter but it was his mathematician and draftsman skills which eventually took him into the building trade. When he left the railways, he went to Avery Scales and spent the next seven years installing weigh-bridges all over the country. This ended when the company was insistent he transferred to Mildura around the time Paul’s third child was due. “So I tended my resignation,” he said, adding that the following 12 hours was the longest time he was out of work.

“I went along to Light Burns and asked the bloke on the gate if there was any work. He asked what I did and said “We’re looking for people in the tool room”. So I went down and was there for seven months,” said Paul. He later worked for N&J Omond, starting out in the wood mill, then became a clerk when the company realised he had other skills. “One day I was asked if I knew how to read a plan,” said Paul and this led to him eventually overseeing housing building projects all over Adelaide.

ONE OF LIFE’S LITTLE CIRCLES…..

Paul and his wife Mary met at a church social dance and have been married for over 65 years. They have 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A health issue caused them to rethink their lifestyle, so they moved into their current residential home.

In the 45 years since Southern Cross Care was created by the Knights of the Southern Cross, and since its first site in Croydon Park was opened, more than 17,000 people have benefited from its services.

If you would like to read more about the history of Southern Cross Care (SA & NT), you can purchase the book ‘From a Vision to Reality’ for just $24.95 (plus postage and packaging). It’s a tribute to every person who has been associated with Southern Cross Care. To order a copy, please contact the Foundation Manager on 8291 8035 or email [email protected]

All proceeds from the sale will go to Southern Cross Care Foundation. See the back page to read more about the Foundation.

Paul McCabe

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The May-June edition of Australian Ageing Agenda contained an article by Rod Cooke, CEO of the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC), about the aged care leadership development project. The article and the project it describes is a contribution to what should be a comprehensive

discussion across the sector about what constitutes good leadership, how it is exercised and by whom.

However, in my opinion the approach currently advocated by CSHISC, Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) and Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) is flawed and has to be challenged. This matter is important, and it deserves open debate in the sector at a time of fundamental change, and when the services that the aged care sector offer to Australian citizens are under closer scrutiny than ever before.

Leadership starts with the individual employee and it is a basic quality that is sought when any newcomer joins an organisation. Leadership development does not start when one becomes a manager. Leadership starts at the bedside. The example set by care staff, in terms of personal presentation and conduct of daily activity, is where they display leadership behaviour that has the greatest effect on the quality of service and on the quality of life of those they support. This is completely ignored in both the Leadership Strategy and in the Capability Framework developed in the project. Here at Southern Cross Care we have recognised the importance of the development of personal leadership qualities at this first

level and have introduced our own framework that addresses cultural and attitudinal issues for personal care workers and trainees. It is our “Care Matters” framework within which personal leadership is taught to staff and required of them as a core component of our workforce culture and values based approach.

At the other end of the leadership spectrum is an equally crucial component of the mix and that is the leadership responsibility exercised by the Board, governors, directors, stakeholders and shareholders of any organisation. It is from the boardroom that the direction and tone of any organisation emanates. This is where the CEO and the executive management team receive their leadership direction and where the culture and ethos of the organisation is focussed and nurtured. Service and corporate failures in health and social care organisations invariably result from failure of, or ineffective, leadership at this level. Activity at this ‘level’ is usually referred to as governance, but it is actually and fundamentally about leadership. It is one of the greatest areas of risk in any organisation. This area gets no mention in the Leadership Strategy paper at all

LEADERSHIP matters

Andrew Larpent, CEO Southern Cross Care

Andrew Larpent, CEO Southern Cross Care (SA & NT)

“HERE AT SOUTHERN CROSS CARE WE HAVE RECOGNISED THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL LEADERSHIP QUALITIES...”

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Following feedback from the annual staff survey in 2012, Southern Cross Care invested in the ‘Connected Leaders Program’ to enhance the leadership and change management skills of managers and supervisors. The first two groups to participate graduated in May this year, while a third group is nearing completion. With two more groups commencing recently, Workforce Development Manager, Sue Ostojic saidparticipants were enjoying building connections with staf f from other areas in Southern Cross Care, as well as gaining new skills and a deeper understanding of the impor tance of leadership a t a l l l eve l s t h roughou t t he organisation.

One graduate, Donna Brownsea, Manager Home Support Services said : “The course real ly made you look at yourself and think about whether someone would like to be led by me. In my nine years with Southern Cross Care, this is one of the most valuable courses I’ve done.”

“Learning about personality types and getting the best out of your team as well as being courageous and solution focused are just some of the aspects of the course which have helped me become a better leader.”

Courses such as these help us harness the talent and potential within Southern Cross Care’s workplace, and ultimately enable us to deliver the best possible services for our customers.

and is barely acknowledged in the Capability Framework.

There are other areas of weakness in the analysis presented in the Strategy paper. For example there is no mention made of the importance of values based leadership – again an absolutely crucial aspect of human services leadership, nor is there any attempt anywhere in either paper to relate leadership behaviours to outcomes for the people we support – our residents and community clients. This core reason for which we exist is effectively ignored.

There is no recognition anywhere in either paper of the importance of emotional intelligence in the training and development of leaders, or of the concept of emotional leadership as a core component of workforce culture.

In terms of leadership education and training there is no mention of the need for this to be a core component of every education curriculum for nursing and aged care staff in universities and colleges. This is where professional leadership training needs to start and we must stop assuming that simply by virtue of a university degree, a qualified nurse is qualified to lead.

This is an edited version of Andrew’s article which can be found on the website australianageingagenda.com.au.

Leadership training at SOUTHERN CROSS CARE

Donna Brownsea, Manager Home Support Services

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LIFE IN FOCUS

The men’s group at The Pines have enjoyed activities such as renovating a wheel barrow and sanding coffee tables.

Residents at Oaklands Park can catch up with families and friends in the virtual world thanks to the new iPad group, which teaches them how to send emails and connect to Skype and Facebook.

Improving on last year’s 100th birthday telegram from Queen Elizabeth l l, the ‘Queen’ visited Oaklands Park resident Mary Martin for her 101st birthday.

Southern Cross Care’s volunteers joined 200 others to walk from Torrens Parade Grounds to the new Victoria Square as part of the celebrations of National Volunteers week.

R e s i d e n t s e n j o y e d w a t c h i n g M a n d y Monaghan and Kylie Connor create some fabulous wall art in one of Onkaparinga Lodge’s Memory Support Units.

The Lourdes Ladies knitting group celebrated knitting 2,800 squares to make its 100th donation to the ‘Wrap with Love’ charity.

Southern Cross Care nurses completed their 6-month Graduate Enrolled Nursing Program.

Sandpiper Lodge craft group has been knitting, sewing and collecting items for ‘boxes of love’ for underprivileged children.

congratulations

culture

celebration

QUEENS B’DAY

VOLUNTEERS

LOURDES LADIES

OAKLANDS PARK

CREATED WITH LOVE

ONKAPARIN

GA WALL

ART

Freds Pass Rural Show mascot took a shine to some of Pearl’s residents.

Fullarton Hostel Chef Myles Rosevear took the Mystery Box Challenge at Tasting Australia.

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Devonshire teas, tours and raffles were some of the activities held at Pearl Supported Care in Darwin.

Home Support Services held displays at the Westfield Westlakes, Arndale and Colonnades shopping centres.

Fullarton residents participated in the Mexican Wave, which made a virtual ripple across the world via social media.

As well as site tours and a band, Oaklands Park held a Bunnings workshop.

John Paul 2 residents and staff enjoyed afternoon tea courtesy of Krispy Kreme.

FULLARTON

PEARL

SANDPIPER LODGE

COMMUNITY

OAKLANDS PARK

JOHN PAUL 2

National Open Day-20 June

Sandpiper Lodge named its new activity shed ‘Piper Retreat’. Winner of the competition to name the shed was resident Bob Foreman.

Visitors and residents at McCracken Views and The Fairways enjoyed art displays and workshops.

Onkaparinga Lodge launched their KOALA Care concept, an initiative developing Person Centred Leadership philosophy which compliments Southern Cross Care core values.

A hot dog stand and watching a pianola restoration at work were some of the attractions at Mt Carmel.

The 1950s was the theme for Open Day at Lourdes Valley.

LOURDES VALLEY

ACSA

MT CARMEL

McCRACKEN

ONKAPARINGA

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QUIZ ANSWERS

1. Joseph Chifley, 16th Prime Minister of Australia from 1945 to 1949 2. Richard III by Shakespeare 3. Mahatma Gandhi 4. Nelson Mandela 5. Alexander the Great 6. St John Paul II 7. Steve Jobs 8. Che Guevara 9. Ronald Reagan 10. Albert Einstein.

Who do you consider to be a great leader (past or present)?

Three great leaders of modern times that I admire come to mind. They all have different backgrounds, styles and virtues:

Nelson Mandela – a man who ultimately led his entire country to racial reconciliation through great personal suffering, but with wisdom and patience. Despite controversy in his life, he became an international symbol of global peacemaking and a winner of the Nobel Peace prize.

Mother Teresa – a woman of total compassion, love, humility, and service who also set an example for the entire world…and also a winner of the Nobel Peace prize.

Pope Francis – a man who is bringing some “fresh air” to the Catholic Church and the Vatican, and is leading the call for change in the church, including rethinking some antiquated ideas and customs. He has shown an ability to recapture, in a short period of time, the hearts and minds of many people who maybe had given up on the Church.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

I’d like to have different super powers at different times, depending on the situation. But if you’re only going to let me have one, then I’d like “the wisdom of Solomon”, so that I’d make the right decisions all the time!

An interview with David MartinDeputy Chairman of Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) Inc.What qualities do you consider a good leader should have?

Good leaders need to be good listeners. And, having listened, they also need to have courage to make decisions (knowing that sometimes the decisions that need to be taken won’t be popular!).

“GOOD LEADERS NEED TO BE GOOD LISTENERS.”Who has influenced you most in your life and why?

Many people have had a huge influence on me…family members, teachers, work colleagues, clients, and friends. But without a doubt the person who has had the most influence in shaping the person I am is my father, Brian. By living with him for many years, observing him, being taught and disciplined by him, I’ve learnt what a good father, husband and friend looks like. I’ve learnt how someone should try to contribute to the community, and how they should conduct themselves in business. I strive to emulate him.

What has been your favourite holiday and why?

My last holiday! My son Anthony lives in California with his American wife Dayna. Two months ago my wife Loretta and I had the privilege to be there to witness the safe arrival of our first grandchild, Millie Victoria Martin. What a miracle!

What was your first job?

My first paid job was as a teenager, about 13 years old, when I would get pocket money by filling the drinks fridges and shelves at the local delicatessen. Later, during my university years, I would get labouring jobs during the holidays on the construction and gardening gangs at West Lakes when it was first being built.

David is the Managing Partner at Finlaysons, one of Adelaide’s oldest and largest legal f irms. He has broad commercial law exper tise, particularly in the area of property and development law. In addition to being on Southern Cross Care’s Board, David is a past President, Life Member and current Executive Member of Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA Division), a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Board Member of Water Polo Australia Limited, a member of the ‘Chiefs for Gender Equity’ Roundtable Group (established by the Equal Opportunities Commission) and former Board Member and Chairman of St. Michael’s College Board.

Why did you become involved with Southern Cross Care?

I was first introduced to Southern Cross Care when I was a junior lawyer working with long time former Southern Cross Care Board member Kevin Lynch. Kevin had me doing legal work for Southern Cross Care back in the early 1980s. It was terrific working with and learning from great Southern Cross Care people like Kevin Lynch, Peter Taylor, Bernie Pitman, David Wark and many others.

What aspects do you enjoy most in your role of Deputy Chairman of the Board?

As part of the Board I get to see the size and breadth of Southern Cross Care, both in terms of the number of facilities and the large team of committed people that make up the organisation. It makes me proud to be a part of that team and the many and diverse ways in which it is serving our senior South Australians and Northern Territorians.

Nelson Mandela Statue, near Waterloo Station, London, UK

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Vera was born in the Czech Republic and her early life is one which legends are made of. After the German occupation, she studied music at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Soon after she returned to the Czech Republic, the Russian Occupation happened and; although her husband Jiri was the Principal Oboist in the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and musicians suffered less under Russian rule, they decided to leave. “We crossed the hills, the same as the ‘Sound of Music’,” she said, adding they had little more than the clothes they were wearing and her husband’s oboe. The escape involved sitting in the forest for two days before crossing to Bavaria which at the time, was the American occupied zone of Germany.

Jiri was offered a position with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, but the visa offer did not extend to Vera. However, Vera had studied in London with Deborah Winchcomb, who was now the head teacher at Frensham, NSW; it was her job

Pianist enjoys life at home Vera Tancibudek, 89, was looking forward to getting back home and being able to play her piano after her fall and extended stay in hospital. With support from our Home Support and Rehabilitation Services, Vera is back home and enjoying life. “It’s terrific having people come in; I’m so grateful for the help,” says Vera, who receives assistance with personal care and meal preparations. “Everyone is kind and helpful, and they make my life more comfortable; there is not one day they don’t come.”

offer which got them both an Australian visa.

“And it came with a little cottage too,” said

Vera. Leaving the rest of the family (who

eventually settled in Canada and America),

the couple found themselves on a boat to

Australia and then teaching music in country

New South Wales.

At the invitation of conductor/composer

Eugene Goossens, they moved to Sydney,

where Vera and Jiri performed Australia’s

first oboe and piano recital. Later Jiri became

the Principal Oboist of the Melbourne

Symphony Orchestra, and in 1964, they

moved to Adelaide. Vera gave music lessons

while Jiri was the Professor of Oboe at the

Elder Conservatorium. Jiri sadly died ten

years ago, but Vera has lived in the same

house for 50 years, and up until last year, was still teaching. She still plays the piano.

This talent has continued through the family, connecting the generations through their love and appreciation of music. One daughter is a string player in Berlin and the other plays in a local orchestra in Adelaide. One grandchild has been the Concert Master of the European Mahler Orchestra, another was harpist of the Vienna Philharmonic and the third grandchild enjoys playing the oboe.

RIVERPOINT LEADING THE WAY IN RETIREMENT L IVING DESIGNSouthern Cross Care’s Riverpoint Retirement Estate Community Centre has been

recognised for its innovative and creative design by receiving an industry award for excellence in Retirement Living Design from Aged & Community Services SA & NT.

“A lot of work went into the design of Riverpoint’s community centre so we were delighted to receive this award,” comments David Moran, Deputy CEO, Southern Cross Care (SA & NT). “We liaised closely with resident groups to ensure the selection of entertainment equipment, joinery and

landscaping met their preferences. The result is not only a comfortable and functional building, but a beautiful and dynamic space for the residents to

meet, socialise, learn together and connect as a community.

The design of a building plays a big role in creating an environment where people can live in a place they call home,” adds David. “Our aim is to establish a strong sense of community that responds to the regional area, while

providing individual and high quality accommodation, services and support to seniors in our society.”

“WE CROSSED THE HILLS, THE SAME AS THE ‘SOUND OF MUSIC’.”

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Carol Day joined us in May as the new Community Foundation Manager. She brings a wealth of experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships and event management, gained through her time at the South Australian Cricket Association, Royal Flying Doctor Service and the SANFL. Carol may also be a familiar face to some, as she worked at Southern Cross Care as the Fundraising and Community Relations Manager from 2002 to 2007.

Southern Cross Care Community Foundation held its annual Quiz Night on Saturday 21 June at the West Adelaide Football Club.

Quiz Master, Chris Cassidy kept the competition running smoothly amid an enthusiastic and at times challenging, room of participants.

Congratulations to the winning table, which was hosted by our Deputy Chairman, Mr David Martin.

Thank you to everyone who came along on the night and to all our supporters for their donations of silent auction items. Through your generous support we raised $7,000 for the Foundation’s programs.

Come and join us at the 2014 City to Bay Fun Run on Sunday 21 September 2014. We would love to have you as part of our biggest team yet, wearing ‘blue and gold’ to highlight our commitment to connected communities.If you would like to join our City to Bay team please contact us on 8291 8018 or email [email protected].

With fun for all the family, the day will bring the Southern Cross Care ‘community’ together to celebrate the upcoming festive season. Stay tuned for more details.

Meet the new Foundation Manager

Save the date – Saturday 15 November

COMMUNITY DAY

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

QUIZ NIGHT

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