Each year, NAIDOC Week celebrations highlight the rich and diverse culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians. NAIDOC Week celebrations and community events are a great opportunity for all to come together and acknowledge the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal. and Torres Strait Islanders....
It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of one of our former staff members Rosalie Baensch. Rosie worked with Southern Cross Community Housing as the Housing Support Officer from April 2008 until her retirement in September 2013. She worked far and wide with many members...
To celebrate National Sorry Day, Southern Cross Housing participated in the annual walk across the Shoalhaven Bridge in Nowra to the Old Bomaderry Children’s Home in Beinda (acknowledged as the “Birth Place” of the Stolen Generation) We joined together with community members, elders and representatives from AMS, Family and...
The Tenant Participation Resource Service (TPRS) and Southern Cross Housing held a morning tea and maintenance session. Staff from Southern Cross Housing maintenance department were in attendance to record any maintenance issues tenants may have. This was a chance for the tenants in unit blocks to meet their neighbours...
National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. On Friday 12th of May, we held a luncheon in conjunction with Essential Personnel to say thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who help out at The Shack. We were served delicious...
On Wednesday 10th May in partnership with The Illawarra Forum, we held another Social Housing Tenants Forum at the Ulladulla Ex-Serviceman’s Club. This turned out to be a great day, with everyone commenting just how informative the sessions really were. Thanks to everyone who attended. A range of guest...
We are committed to providing more affordable housing options for the Shoalhaven community that are well-designed and located in close proximity to services and amenities.
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Southern Cross Housing marked the day by hosting a staff breakfast to promote this years’ theme #BeBoldForChange. Southern...
WELL DONE: Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley with award winners, Ashleigh Hewson, June Stevens, Richard ‘Dick’ Manwarring, Tarje Whitford and Ava Del Tufo, accompanied by Gilmore MP Ann Sudmalis. Shoalhaven City Council held its annual Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony on Wednesday evening in the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre....
