Southern Star Magazine Spring 2013 by southerncrosscare

SOUT HE RN S TA R SOuTHERN CROSS CARE (SA & NT) magazine, SPRING EDITION 2013

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MINIATURE GARDENS THE LATEST CRAZE FOR GREEN THUMBS

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Leading the Way Launch of the Research & Innovation Centre

An interview with John Doherty

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innovation [in-uh-vey-shuhn]: “Innovation: a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation; the creation of something in the mind; the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new“ - Wordnet English Dictionary.

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EDITOR CONTENTS Welcome to the new Southern Star Magazine. The theme of this issue is Innovation – Innovation is one of our values and we strive to reflect this in everything we do. As a prime example, this magazine is an evolution from our past Southern Star newsletter. We have changed the layout, the tone and the look to make it a more enjoyable read. Articles of general interest topical to our industry and readership will be featured and your comments and contributions to future issues will be welcome. We hope you like it! In this issue, we’re exploring fresh ideas and new ways of doing things. We are living at a time in which older people are benefiting from advances in knowledge, science and technology at a pace unprecedented in our history. We wanted to share some of those new ideas with you. We celebrate the launch of our new Research & Innovation Centre, which is all about translating research into on-the-ground practice for the benefit of older people. We’re featuring some of the latest technology and health advice to help reduce the risk of dementia. Spring has sprung! Our feature story comes from America, where miniature gardens are the latest craze in gardening. We have included your photos, stories and celebrations in the Life in Focus spread. We look forward to receiving more for future issues. We hope you enjoy the new look, the fresh ideas and we look forward to hearing from you. What do you want to read about? What interests you? Send us your feedback at magazine@southernxc.com.au The Editor

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LAUNCH Research & Innovation Centre

HEALTH Live Well • Reduce the Dementia Risk • Food and Mood

BOOK REVIEWS

FEATURE STORY Miniature Gardens

LIFE IN FOCUS Photos and Celebrations

INTERVIEW John Doherty

FUNDRAISING Meet Jenny Daly

LEADING THE WAY

Launch of the Research & Innovation Centre The new Southern Cross Care Research & Innovation Centre, based at The Pines, officially launched on 29 August by Mr John Bryant, Chair, Southern Cross Care WA and Southern Cross Care Australia.

The three key areas of focus for the Centre will be:

Speaking at the launch, Mr Bryant said that the work taking place at the Centre would not be limited to undertaking research – but will also involve translating it into on-the-ground practise for the real purpose of enabling older people to live well in a place they call home.

• Nursing and community care for the elderly

“ T he Cent re w ill enjoy collabora t ive relationships with universities and health networks in addition to close alliances with local, national and international aged care providers,” Mr Bryant said.

• Service design and development • Workforce design and development • Technology and environment Staff at the Centre will also be producing a new quarterly publication to communicate on local, national and international research around topics such as: • Dementia care • Social gerontology • Interventions that promote active ageing

Left Andrew Larpent OBE, right John Bryant.

Southern Cross Care SA&NT CEO, Andrew Larpent OBE said that the Research Centre is solid proof not only of Southern Cross Care’s longstanding commitment to research and learning but also of the value of a shared sense of purpose.

“I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in bringing this project to fruition – and in particular the Centre’s staff for their dedication and care.”

BrainyApp BrainyApp was developed by Alzheimer’s Australia in partnership with Bupa Health Foundation to raise awareness of the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and to help you be brain healthy. There are 270,000 Australians currently living with dementia, with this number set to increase to 580,000 in the next 20 years. But there is something you can do to reduce your risk.

So, look after your brain health to reduce your risk of dementia. It’s never too early or late to start, as brain health can be improved and protected at any age. DOWNLOAD FREE on App Store or Google Play.

Scientific evidence tells us that certain lifestyle and health behaviours, particularly around midlife, are associated with reduced risk of developing dementia in late life. In fact, the changes in the brain that lead to dementia can start when people are in their 30s and 40s.

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Articles by Dr Johanna Stapley, Health Psychologist Therapy Lifestyle Centre, Goolwa.

B rain G y m Reducing the Dementia Risk Most people, especially those with a family history of dementia are interested in what they can do to prevent developing the illness. Although dementia cannot be prevented, there is growing evidence that addressing modifiable risk factors can reduce the risk or delay the onset of dementia. Examples of modifiable risk factors include: diet, weight, alcohol consumption, physical and mental activity. Research shows that certain medical and lifestyle factors are associated with a higher or lower risk of developing dementia. Most people are unaware of the potential for dementia risk reduction, so to get you started here are some things you can do: • Be physically active • Keep your brain active • Eat healthily • Don’t smoke • Drink alcohol in moderation • Participate in social activities • Go for regular health checks for example blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose and weight.

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Food and Mood We all have good days and bad days; we all have foods we like more than others, but is there a link between how we feel and the food we eat? Do some foods make us grumpy? Can we eat our way into a good mood? There are many foods that can affect how we feel, just as how we feel can influence the foods we choose to eat. Some of this is due to nutrition content, but a lot is to do with the associations we have, for example chocolate = pleasure and reward, celery sticks = diet and deprivation. It is really important to fuel our brain to help our 4

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mood throughout the day. How do we do this? Start the day off with breakfast and make sure you do not skip meals throughout your busy day. To fuel your brain and keep it happy and healthy it is important to have carbohydrate foods throughout the day. Examples of carbohydrate foods are fruit, bread, breakfast cereals, low fat biscuits, potatoes, sweet potatoes, reduced fat milk and yoghurt. • Feeling stressed or lacking in confidence? Try

yoghurts with live active cultures • Need comfort? Reach for the dark green

veggies such as spinach and broccoli, or bananas, nuts, seeds and beans

• Depressed and at a loss? Try asparagus,

broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower and beans • Feeling overwhelmed, can’t concentrate?

Meat, poultry, fish especially trout, cottage cheese, chickpeas and lentils may help • Stressed, nervous? Reach for some chicken,

turkey, salmon, tuna or nuts and bran • Feeling weak, tired, lethargic? Tuck into red

meat, turkey and chicken, as well as fish and pork, eggs, dark green veggies, wholegrain breads and cereals.

BOOK REVIEWS Walking Wounded Freeman Brian

Brian Freeman, former special forces soldier, Kokoda Track record-breaker and discoverer of the lost battlefield of Kokoda, had a belief that walking the track could have a special benefit for wounded Australian servicemen and the families of those killed in Afghanistan or Iraq. In 2012, he proved his theory right by organising two treks that produced some extraordinary results for those who took part from the former commando who lost both legs in Afghanistan to the father who lost his son there. Walking Wounded is the

inspiring accounts of the men and women on those treks and how walking in the footsteps of those who fought on the track has helped them piece their lives back together. It’s also a deep insight into their service, the actions that saw them wounded and the slow process of recovery and rehabilitation that rarely features in our news stories. Written with compassion and true empathy, Walking Wounded is as important as it is moving, and paves the way for the treks with veterans and their families to continue.

Lady Catherine and The Real Downton Abbey The Countess Of Carnarvon Sometimes the facts are even more extraordinary than the fiction... LADY CATHERINE AND THE REAL DOWNTON ABBEY tells the story of the beautiful American heiress who lived at Highclere Castle, the setting for Julian Fellowes’ award winning drama Downton Abbey. Glamorous and wealthy, Catherine became the toast of London society when she travelled across the Atlantic in 1920 to marry the Earl of Porchester, or ‘Porchy’, as he was known.

At just 19 Catherine had to learn how to organise and host the lavish banquets and weekend house parties that Porchy so loved. She found herself suddenly in charge of the more than eighty staff working at Highclere Castle, and persuaded her husband to improve their living and working conditions. But things were far from perfect. The demands of running such a large household were greater than Lady Catherine had expected. Drawing on rich material from the archives at Highclere, including beautiful period photographs, Lady Carnarvon transports us back to the thrilling and alluring world of the real Downton Abbey and its inhabitants.

HISTORY BOOK LAUNCH

NOW AVAILABLE for $24.95*

The much anticipated book From A Vision To A Reality – A history of Southern Cross Care SA & NT was recently launched at a reception attended by 80 guests at Peter Taylor House. The book, which was forty-five years in the making and five years in the writing by author Vincent Burke, was released in conjunction with the 45th anniversary of the opening of Southern Cross Care’s first development at Croydon Park in June 1968. The publication provides an informative and entertaining history of Southern Cross Care SA & NT outlining the visionaries who steered Southern Cross Care through growth and adversity to build a successful and thriving organisation.

It recognises the work of founding organisation the Knights of the Southern Cross and the significant events and remarkable individuals including volunteers and staff who have contributed to the organisations success. Copies of the book are available for purchase from Southern Cross Care for $24.95* + $6.00 postage and handling with all funds going toward the vital programs of the Southern Cross Care Community Foundation. To order a copy contact: fo u n d a t i o n . m a n a g e r @ s o u t h e r n xc . co m . a u or phone 08 8291 8000.

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gardenS If you love gardening but no longer have the time or space to do so, here is a lovely way to satisfy your green thumb! Miniature gardens. Kathryn Newman is the creative mind, designer, and gardener behind the Miniature Garden Shoppe store in the US. She runs the store with her husband Ben. Follow Kathryn’s step by step instructions and happy gardening! Choosing a container: Any vessel that will hold soil and also allow excess water to drain away will work. The best containers for little landscapes have a large open surface area to accommodate many garden features. Ceramic and terra cotta pots, wicker baskets and wooden boxes are all good choices. If your wicker basket doesn’t have a liner, use a black plastic bag (cut open and the edges folded back in) or burlap to line the inside. Small containers work great for creating little garden vignettes or scenes and make great gifts. Choosing a spot in the garden: Miniature gardens need a special spot when established in the ground. Any protection from heavy rains, strong winds, and direct afternoon sun will help to maintain the integrity of your little landscape design and miniature garden pieces. Potting Mix: The growing media for a miniature garden in a container must provide good drainage. The average potting mix, with peat moss, perlite, vermiculite etc. that is used for garden planters and window boxes will work. Stay away from mixes containing actual soil/dirt – they will not drain well enough. If you plan to grow mostly sedums, 6

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echeveria, and other succulents, then a potting mix for cactus/succulents would be a good choice. When using a basket for a miniature garden, be sure to poke lots of holes in the bottom of the liner to ensure good drainage. Wooden planters should have a small hole at least every 5” or 6” along the bottom. Some terra cotta bowls and ceramic pots have very large holes in the bottom. Place one or two dry coffee filters over large holes to prevent the soil from falling through. In any container, a layer of gravel (1”-2” deep) on the bottom of the planter will improve the drainage. Fill the container to within an inch or two of the top and level it out before planting. Laying out the garden: This is the fun part. Before planting the garden, place all of the features, furniture and plants to be included in the design in their perspective place on top of the soil. This gives you the chance to experiment with different arrangements without over-handling the plants and basically making a mess. Decide on the placement of big plants, patios, paths, arbors, and benches. Get your creative juices flowing and try out lots of different ideas. Planting: Once the overall design is established, it’s time to plant the plants. Plant the plants with the largest root mass first as they cause the most disruption to the soil level.

Be sure to excavate a hole for the roots, don’t just smash the plants into the soil. After planting each plant, smooth out the soil before planting the next. Small creeping plants can often be divided and planted as a border or edging. To divide sedums and other creeping plants, gently hold the plant with both hands. Use your fingers to hold the soil and roots as you hold tight and pull the plant apart with your thumbs on top. Sometimes you can use just your thumb and index finger to pull off a small section of the plant. Each section should have both roots and stems/leaves, preferably attached. Most sedum will grow new roots if the stem is stuck in the soil and kept moist. When finished planting, smooth the soil a final time and gently water the entire surface with a sprinkling can.

sort with help provide not only sun protection, but also protection from heavy rains. For those who want to keep their garden indoors year-round, be sure to select only houseplants and plants that can handle the low light levels found indoors. Indoor miniature gardens will grow best in a bright spot with lots of diffused or indirect sunlight.

Decide on the placement of big plants, patios, paths, arbors, and benches. Get your creative juices flowing and try out lots of different ideas. Location: The best location for your garden will depend on the plants you choose, and vice versa. Sun plants should be grown with at least a half day of sun, and shade plants should be grown with protection from direct sun after 10am or 11am. Most miniature gardens grown in containers, including those with sedums, tend to do best with morning sun and some shade in the afternoon. A spot on a covered porch or under a roof of some

Watering: Miniature gardens are best watered by hand, using a watering can or a watering wand and hose set at a trickle. Too much water too fast will scatter stones, pavers, and soil and upset the whole garden. If you know a big storm is coming, it’s a good idea to move the little garden undercover until the heavy rains pass. The best way to tell if your garden needs water is to feel the soil. If the soil feels moist to the fingertip about an inch down, don’t water – wait until it feels a

bit drier. Gardens full of sedums, succulents, and plants from the Mediterranean (Rosemary, Lavender) are best grown on the dry side. Since you’re watering by hand, it’s possible to water each plant individually, so you can water an alyssum plant twice as often as you water the cactus, if need be. Like any art, you’ll learn by doing and observing the results. Pinching and pruning: Happy plants like to grow, so a little pinching and pruning is necessary to maintain the integrity of your miniature garden. How you prune depends on how the plant grows. If the leaves and stems are just growing over their section of the garden, simply cut those long pieces back until the plant is a little smaller than the size you want it. When a little creeping plant (one that grows roots along its stems as it grows) gets too big and starts crawling out of bounds, you can deal with it one of two ways. One way is to simply trim the ends that are growing out of place (be sure to remove those roots too – don’t just pull off the tops or the wayward section will quickly send up new leaves and you’ll be right back where you started.) The other and more drastic option is to dig up and remove the entire plant from the garden and divide it. Then replant a small piece back into your miniature landscape. Dwarf conifers and evergreen rarely need pruning, if ever. Small topiary trees such as Santolina, Lavender, Ivy, Euonymous, and Rosemary can be clipped as often as needed to keep them tightly shaped. For more information visit miniaturegardenshoppe.com

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CEO visit to Mount Gambier - Andrew Larpent, CEO, and Gill Olliver, Retirement Living Manager, visited Mt. Gambier Village on 16th July 2013. The residents enjoyed an informal chat and morning tea at the local RSL.

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Residents from Riverside at Goolwa and The Fairways Village in McCracken (Victor Harbor) enjoy keeping fit.

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Going Solo is a new initiative at Riverside at Goolwa. The group is made up of residents within the village who support those who are alone, perhaps for the first time in their lives, and who need a little company, help with transportation or simply to know there is someone nearby to turn to.

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Lester’s Story Southern Cross Care West Beach registered nurse Lester Phillips had this story published in The Nursing Times in London. Lester’s story is about his experience in caring for Kym, a bright little girl with Cystic Fybrosis, in St Margaret’s Hospital for Children in Perth. Kym was a ‘Frequent Flyer’ to our ward and from Day 1, I found myself captured by her angelicness. Her smile lit up her whole face; she radiated warmth in both actions and words. Although Kym was young, I discovered in a very short space of time that our sense of humour was very much alike: we were pranksters, but in a good sense of the word, no one was ever harmed by it.

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Kym’s wish was to grow up and become a beautician/hairdresser. Deep down we knew she would never fulfill that dream but I encouraged her to talk about it every day. I lived in the nurses quarters and one night I was off duty and went over to the ward. I found her a little upset because she wanted to practice her make up skills but the ward was busy. So I volunteered to be her model and she giggled as she put make up on me and teased my hair until I looked ‘gorgeous’. There was one snag however — when visiting time was over, I had to go back to my room via the public lift! But I was so well disguised

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that no-one recognised me. Over the next few years, Kym adopted Lester as her big brother and protector: her ‘Teddy-Bear’ who helped her feel safe and secure and keep the fear of dying at bay. There came a time when Lester had to leave Perth but they stayed in contact until he received the news that Kym was very low and asking for him. She was told his flight was landing at 10am and took her last breath just one minute later, as he was getting off the plane. At the funeral Lester was handed a letter from Kym to her dear Teddy-Bear: “I knew you would be here. Do not fret or worry, you are surrounded by your friends from the hospital. But most importantly, my angel wings will wrap around you and keep you from harm”. Lester’s story highlights the significance of living well and dying well, the preciousness of life, connecting with others, the importance of laughter and how nurses have the tremendous privilege of making a difference in a person’s life.

A Story of Courage Beryl came to live at Oaklands Park Lodge late last year. She had just spent 8 weeks in hospital having had her leg amputated below the knee as a result of foot ulcers. “I was in a pretty bad way” she recalls. At 9am every Tuesday and Thursday for many weeks, staff ensured Beryl was ready to go to the gym at the Rehabilitation Unit. She worked hard and learned to manage her new prosthetic leg. Having celebrated her 90th birthday in January, Beryl was proud to finally be awarded her certificate for successfully completing her rehabilitation program at her Graduation Ceremony. “At least now I can stand and walk to the bathroom” she says. Beryl is intent on walking the entire distance from her room to the dining room. “It still hurts a bit” she says but the determination is visible on her face. Beryl misses being able to work in her garden, but now enjoys looking after the pot plants in the window sill of her room. “I am so lucky to have this room. There is always so much happening here, so much life and movement. There are a lot of lovely people working here, they really are.” SPRING 2013

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John Doherty John Doherty’s face is known to many South Australians. With those distinctive horn-rimmed spectacles, he was one of the first people ever seen on Adelaide television in September 1959. It was a jam-packed life then and it still is for John who believes in the motto ‘use it or lose it’! He and his wife Nan have now made their home in Southern Cross Care’s Waterford Apartments where he was able to meet with us and share a little of his story.

ran the Good Friday Appeal, an on air appeal to raise money for the Adelaide Children’s Hospital. Through this I became quite interested in the workings of the hospital and was eventually asked to join their Board. So I was a Board Member for over twenty years and Chairman for about six.

How did you first get involved in television, John?

And since ‘retiring’?

I was asked by NWS9 (Channel 9) if I would like to audition and of course, having a huge ego, I said yes and I got it. So I was the first television news presenter in Adelaide and Channel 9 was the first channel on air in Adelaide. So we certainly got that kick start and for a while people had nothing but Channel 9 to watch… so they were stuck with me! I read the news for six years. These days, newsreaders only read the news but back then I worked behind the scenes too, first as a studio floor manager and then I worked my way into the management system. I managed television stations for the rest of my working life. So my on air time was really quite small.

I’ve taken on another quite large activity — I do a lot of audio recording for Villa Maria in Melbourne. It has become my hobby, it’s not a chore. They email me all the material to read and I sit there and warble away to my heart’s content.

“I think it is terribly important to continue to keep active, particularly at my age.” I started as Channel 9’s Station Manager and then moved to Channel 7 in Sydney which was one of the biggest television stations in Australia then. I was responsible for the day to day operation of the station which was a big, big jump from Channel 9 in Adelaide! I was later appointed General Manager to run the whole caboose, called Amalgamated Television Services. It was a huge job and I loved it. Then I was appointed General Manager of Channel 7 back in Adelaide. I was in that job until I retired from the media in 1987. But that wasn’t all you were doing during that time, was it?

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I also work for the community radio station here in Adelaide 5RPH (Reading Print Handicapped) reading news from The Advertiser. We go on air from 7:30am to 9am and I enjoy doing that very much too. We also travel quite a bit. We have three children and nine grandchildren all living in different states in Australia. So it’s an opportunity to travel around and, like all grandparents, we think ours are the best grandchildren in the world. We try and go overseas every other year. I’m starting to slow down a bit but I love traveling, I really do. I’ll hop on a plane at the drop of a hat. What is it you love about traveling?

Oh seeing new places really. I was never very keen on history when I was at school and I regret it. So I find now that by traveling I have the opportunity to visit a lot of places with a lot of history attached to them. What are your passions?

I love food. Nan is a very good cook. She won’t admit to that but she is. She likes to cook and she uses me as a guinea pig. I have to say I have never not liked one of her meals. I love watching cooking programs on tele, I really do. And I’m a bit of a news freak... I look at quite a lot of news websites and listen to news on the radio. I like to keep in touch.

I love music, especially classical music, and I guess one of my great regrets is that I never learned how to play a musical instrument. Wouldn’t the world be a dreary dreadful place if there wasn’t music? Golf has been a passion for 30 years. I’m not as competitive as I used to be but I enjoy it very much. And I walk quite a lot. I try and walk every day and I use the gym here a bit. What made you decide to live here at The Waterford?

The main thing was ongoing care. I knew Peter Taylor, Southern Cross Care’s founder very well and we got a whisper about these apartments so I put our names down. We very fortunately bought off the plan because the whole apartment complex was sold in two months flat, they went like hot cakes! When we told people what we wanted to do, they said “you are too young!”— we were both then in our early 70s. Because our children are interstate we didn’t want to burden them with having the responsibility of having to find somewhere for Mum and Dad to live. So we were very happy to take on apartment living. It made sense. And the location has meant we’ve been able to use the same shopping centres and doctor and dentist as before. What is it that keeps you so active?

I think it is terribly important to continue to keep active, particularly at my age. I have seen so many of my contemporaries not get involved in anything and you know the old phrase “if you don’t use it you lose it”. I guess if I’ve got a fear, it is that since I have to read a lot I have to be very careful of my eyesight and my vocal chords. You know, some weeks I might record for six hours a day for three days. By the third day, I’ll be coughing and croaking, so I’ve got to watch that. But it would be a major part of my life gone if I couldn’t do it. And that thought keeps me as active as I am... use it or lose it!

Meet Jenny Daly Following the successful launch of the Southern Cross Care Community Foundation, Jenny Daly has now been appointed to the role of Community Foundation Manager. Jenny, a qualified public relations practitioner, has broad experience in sponsorship, business development and fundraising; including raising $1.3M for the Special Olympics Australia 2010 National Games. “I am eager to get out and about to all of our sites to meet key contacts and get input on ways in which we can grow and nurture the Community Foundation to ensure it benefits our residents, our staff and the broader community” she says “but people shouldn’t feel they need to wait until I come to them….I’d be thrilled to hear from anyone who might already have ideas and suggestions for the Foundation.”

and Christmas Appeal (which features on the back page of this issue. This year, donations received through the Christmas Appeal will go towards the Southern Cross Care Community Foundation Bus Program. We aim to secure three new buses, complete with lifting devices and wheelchair access, each at a cost of well over $100,000. “For our residents who are or will become wheel chair reliant, having these suitably equipped buses is the greatest gift! It is the key to staying connected to their communities and to the activities that matter to them.”

Community Foundation activities include the annual Southern Cross Care Corporate Golf day

Win a dream home for just $10 Southern Cross Care Community Foundation is fortunate to be a beneficiary of the Channel 9 Telethon Lottery. Southern Cross Care has had a long association with the Telethon providing valuable funds to support key programs. Tickets for the Channel 9 Telethon Lottery are $10 each or $40 for a full book containing 5 tickets - essentially providing book purchasers with one free ticket. First prize is a furnished home at Aspire Evanston South valued at over $450,000 – or $250,000 in cash. 2nd prize is $25,000 cash. There is also a $5,000 cash separate draw for the Book Buyers Prize (for anyone who purchases a full book).

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Tickets can be purchased via the order form inserted into this edition of the Southern Star or contact the Southern Cross Care Community Foundation Manager on 08 8291 8035 or email foundation.manager@southernxc.com.au All ticket orders must be in by 13 Nov. 2013. SPRING 2013

Christmas Appeal We all think about the future and it’s great to know that organisations such as Southern Cross Care SA & NT will be there for us. This year, with the successful launch of our Southern Cross Care Community Foundation, our role has been greatly enhanced by the wonderful community support we have received in raising funds to improve the quality of life for older Australians. The Southern Cross Care Community Foundation achieves this by investing in aged care research and supporting projects and programs that have a direct and practical benefit for those for whom we provide care and those we represent. This year, donations received through our annual Christmas Appeal will be directed towards the Community Foundation Bus Program. Through this program, the Foundation aims to purchase

three new buses, complete with lifting devices and wheelchair access to transport our residents for outings and activities. We were delighted to secure the first of our buses in time for the launch of the Community Foundation in February this year. Already it is changing people’s lives. But we are seeing more residents becoming wheel chair reliant and the need for suitably equipped buses has become pressing. Use of the current Community Foundation Bus is shared across all 30 Southern Cross Care sites which stretches this resource very thin. We hope to secure at least two more fully equipped buses by 2015.

And so during this festive season as you enjoy the opportunity of being out and about visiting your own family, friends and loved ones, I invite you to consider making a valuable contribution towards our Southern Cross Care Community Foundation to help us with our aims of making every day ‘Bus Trip Day’ for our residents . Yours sincerely

Andrew Larpent OBE Chief Executive Officer

Yes! I would like to contribute to the Southern Cross Care Community Foundation Bus Program Please accept my tax deductible donation of $.......................................... Cheque/Money Order Payable to Southern Cross Community Foundation or debit my:

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