Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

Merrylands

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT

45 Barcom Street, Merrylands, 2160, NSWDirections

1800 632 314

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Overview

Home Care Package (HCP)

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4

Case Management

  • Provider Managed
  • Self Managed

Exit Fee

  • Exit Fee $0

Specialized Services

  • Assistive Technology
  • Continence
  • Dementia
  • Hearing
  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Respite Care
  • Terminal Illness
  • Veterans
  • Vision
  • Wellness and reablement
Home Care Packages

Home and Community Care (HACC)

  • Home and Community Care (HACC)

Home Care Package (HCP)

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
Region

NSW

  • Blue Mountains
  • Central Coast and Hawkesbury
  • Central West
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Hornsby and the Hills
  • Hunter Valley
  • Inner West
  • Murray
  • Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
  • Northern Beaches
  • North Shore
  • Riverina
  • Southern Highlands
  • South Sydney
  • South West Sydney
  • Sydney City
  • The Shire
  • The West
Home Care Services
  • Personal Care
    • Showering
    • Dressing
    • Help With Personal Hygiene
    • Help With Personal Grooming
    • Continence Support
  • Gardening
    • Garden Maintenance
    • Lawn Mowing
    • Hedge Trimming
  • Physical Activities
    • Walking
    • Dancing
    • Group Exercise Classes
    • Strength Training Classes
    • Swimming
    • Hydrotherapy
    • Yoga
  • House Keeping
    • Cleaning
    • Dishwashing
    • Laundry
    • Ironing
    • Bedmaking
    • Help with Bill Payments
    • Sorting Post
  • Repairs & Maintenance
    • General Home Maintenance
    • Repair Inside
    • Repair Outside
    • Basic Home Modifications
    • Major Home Modifications
  • Pet Care
    • Feeding & Walking Pets
    • Taking Pet to the Vet
    • Caring for Pet when in Hospital
  • Health Professionals
    • Psychologist
    • Physiotherapist
    • Podiatrist
    • Nutritionist
    • Dietitian
    • Speech Therapist
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Diversional Therapy
    • Exercise Physiologist
    • Other Allied Health
  • Attending Appointments
    • Driver Only
    • Transport & Support
    • Support Only
    • Mini Bus
  • Clinical Care
    • Nursing
    • Pain Relief
    • Palliative Care Monitoring
    • Help with Medication
    • Injections
    • Wound Dressing
    • Catheter Care
    • Health Monitoring
    • Dementia Care
  • Social Activities
    • Accompanied Shopping
    • Visits at Home
    • Social Clubs
    • Volunteer Work
    • Companionship
    • Assistance Running Errans
  • Meals
    • Delivered Food Shopping
    • Help Preparing Meals
    • Fully Prepared Meals
    • Meals at a Centre
  • Equipment & Assistive Technology
    • Emergency Button
    • Communication Aids
    • Medical Care Aids
    • Reading Aids
    • Car Modifications
    • Support & Mobility Aids
    • Other Goods & Equipment
  • Respite & Transition Care
    • At Home Day Respite
    • Community Group Respite
    • Centre Based Respite
    • Home Overnight Respite
    • Community Overnight Respite
    • Host Family Respite
    • After Hospital Care

Location

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

45 Barcom Street, Merrylands, 2160, NSW

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About

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

Do you need a hand? We all have times when we need a little help. It could be that you need help with daily tasks you can no longer manage as well on your own. Or help to achieve your health and wellbeing goals. If you're a carer, you may need some time off to have a break and recharge. Whatever you're going through, it's important to know that you're not alone and that caring, expert help is close by and easy to get.We can help By offering you flexible, personalised support, where you need it, when you need it, we can help you remain independent in the comfort of your own home and continue to be part of your local community. We know that everyone is different and that your needs are unique. We can work with you, your family, doctor, and other health professionals to understand what you want to achieve and tailor a plan to suit your needs.We make it easy Receiving Home Care has never been easier. We can meet and talk with you and your family to understand your needs, provide advice and get you the help you need, quickly and easily.About us Established over 45 years ago, we're a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to live life to the full. We value and respect diversity and the individuality of every person. We offer services and products to support physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual wellbeing.Our team Your highly experienced Care Coordinator will get to know you and understand your individual needs and aspirations. We'll tailor a plan that suits you and how you choose to live your life. We take great care to match the right people to you on the basis of skill, experience and mutual compatibility. We want you to feel comfortable knowing you have friendly and trusted companions and assistants. All our care workers have gone through complete Police checks and are formally trained and qualified.The choice is yours You have complete control. You choose when and where your service begins. You can change or add to your care plan at any time. Personal CareShowering, dressing, grooming... Domestic HelpDishwashing, cleaning, laundry... MealsShopping, preparation, cooking... TransportFor appointments, errands, events... Social Support and ActivitiesCompanionship, outings... RespiteIn-home respite, daytime respite... Allied Health SupportPhysiotherapy, podiatry, dietician... Goods and EquipmentWalkers, chairs, continence aids... Home Maintenance

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider that has been caring about people for more than 50 years. We deliver personalised, quality care and support services across our network of Retirement Villages, Home Care services and Residential Care homes.

Every day Southern Cross Care supports thousands of people to live with purpose and dignity. As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, we advocate for older people within their communities and society so they can live the best life possible.

 

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A special thanks to our contributors

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Caroline Egan

DCM Media, agedcare101

Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.

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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.