Minjerriba Respite Centre, operating since 1994, provides in-home and community services to eligible people (over 50 for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; or over 65 for non-Indigenous people).
Minjerriba Respite Centre aims to provide clients (and their carers/family) with a coordinated, flexible and timely service that meets their goals for independence and to enhance their lifestyle. Our Centre provides services that are client-centred and planned with clients (and their carers/families) to support their independence in their own home and to continue to be connected in the community.
The Services provided to eligible persons include:
- Centre-based respite – group based activities which could include activities in the Centre or day trips
- Domestic assistance – domestic cleaning of homes
- Personal care – showering, grooming and toilet and medication supports
- Meals – centre based meals or meals-on-wheels
- Nursing – to assist with in-home nursing care
- Client Transport – transport to access Services ie medical/health appointments or do undertake daily activities (shopping, pharmacy) or other approved activities
- Carer support – individual carer providing one-on-one support to attend medical/health appointments or other daily activities
- Home and Yard Maintenance – Lawn mowing and gardening
- Carer information/advocacy
For more information on our Services or to understanding the process of becoming a client, contact Minjerriba Respite Centre on 3409 9686 to chat with one of the team OR contact MyAgedCare at 1800 200 422 or visit their website at www.myagedcare.gov.au