Congratulations to Southern Cross Community Housing, winner of the Excellence in Inclusion award.

Sponsored by Hansa Sailing, this award recognises individuals or businesses that address the needs of a diverse community, including seniors and people with disability. An inclusive society facilitates the needs of all its members, and encourages participation by all in everyday activities. For example, for people with disability, there are are multiple elements of inclusion that go beyond regulatory compliance to create a functional and welcoming environment.

The judges said the following about Southern Cross Community Housing:

Southern Cross Community Housing demonstrates an in-depth understanding of an inclusive society.   Through its responsive and flexible approach, Southern Cross caters for its entire community. Southern Cross’s core business is to provide housing for homeless, aged and people with a disability, but it goes further by initiating programs that encourage, support, provide job opportunities, and nurture its tenants to ensure their long-term wellbeing. An inclusive society meets needs and, in so doing, facilitates and encourages participation by all its members in everyday activities.