Goodwin Day Club

Services include: Weekly activity programs aimed at older people who may have become socially isolated for reasons such as diverse cultural backgrounds, linguistic differences, health problems, transport or mobility challenges, or the loss of someone close to them.  Goodwin Day Club offers exciting and social activity programs and is a place where new friendships are made. Day Club operates from several convenient locations (Belconnen, Gowrie, Farrer, Monash and Queanbeyan). Transportation to and from Goodwin Day Club Centres can be arranged.  Morning tea and hot lunch is included.

The Respite Program provides short term support to those living with mental illness.  The program operates from Warren I'Anson House and provides respite accommodation with structured activities for up to three adults with a mental illness. The house is modern and located in a quiet leafy street close to shops and transport. The program aims to maximise meaningful social experiences and minimise social isolation and disadvantage in order to obtain a more rewarding lifestyle. All elements of the program are focused on improving daily living and social development skills. To be admitted to the program a person needs to meet the admission, referral and assessment guidelines which are set out in the website link provided. For more Information or a referral form contact us on 6247-1936.

Mental Health Foundation (ACT) Inc.

Services include: Mental health information and referral, public access library, residential respite care for consumers and carers, outreach support programs, personal helpers and mentors, Peers for recovery program, peer support,residential long stay program and Rainbow psychosocial rehabilitation -(drop in center).

Goodwin Day Club - Gowrie

Services include: Provides regular social opportunities for seniors, such as day trips, games, BBQs etc, in a safe and friendly environment.

Day Clubs can be a breath of fresh air, getting you out and about and meeting new friends. Goodwin's Day Club programs include pick-up, drop-off, morning tea and a hot lunch. Our coordinators organise various activities such as: group outings, BBQs and picnics, movies and shows, games, and more! It's all within a supportive environment, with qualified, dedicated staff who love what they do.

Goodwin Day Club - Monash

Respite Options ACT is a federally funded respite program in the ACT offering flexible respite options to meet the individual needs of carers and care recipients. We provide one-on-one respite and support services to carers of people who are experiencing severe mental illness and/or intellectual disabilities. The service gives carers time to recover from the stress of daily living, and to balance work and caring responsibilities.


What do we do?
-	Provide support for daily tasks
-	Offer assistance to access social and community activities
-	Provide access to rehabilitation programs
-	Provide an information and referral service.

Support services are available seven days a week.


Who is eligible?
Carers who live in the ACT and care for a person who is experiencing severe mental illness and/ or intellectual disability.

COMMUNITIES@WORK

Services include: Communities@Work provides a broad suite of quality community programs of social value and practical benefit. Our vision is for a resilient and socially inclusive community that care for the well-being of all.

This service provides Centre Based Day Respite, Community Access - Group, Residential Day Respite

St Andrew's Village Hostel

Services include: St Andrews Village provides residential aged care, respite care and independent living units to suit individual’s needs. We enable ageing in place, which means that residents can remain in a familiar environment as care needs change. Our person-centred approach to care means that we focus on getting to know you so that we can provide individually tailored care and activities.

Employed Carers Support Model/Home From Home Cottage Dementia Respite - Sunday  Expansion:

The Cottage provides innovative, occupational activities. It is a home away from home which focuses on activities and building friendships to ensure guests feel welcome and stimulated.


Respite at The Cottage gives carers an opportunity to enjoy a break while secure in the knowledge that the person they care for is safe and enjoying the many things to do.


This service provides overnight community respite for people with dementia and frail aged.

Carers ACT - The Cottage in Deakin

Services include: The Cottage provides innovative, occupational activities. It is a home away from home which focuses on activities and building friendships to ensure guests feel welcome and stimulated.
Respite at The Cottage gives carers an opportunity to enjoy a break while secure in the knowledge that the person they care for is safe and enjoying the many things to do.

Unitingcare Community - ACT / Queanbeyan

Services include: Uniting is passionate about helping older people to lead happy, healthy lives. Whether you are looking to downsize for a more relaxing retirement, need support to remain independent at home, or require full time assistance with your health and care, we can tailor a solution that’s just right for you and your family.

In-home respite care under VHC provides assistance to carers by allowing them a break from their caring roles.  Tasks may include providing companionship, assistance with mobilisation and meal preparation.  Eligible veterans or war widow/widowers and their carers may receive respite support. Respite care is available to veteran or war widow/widower households when the DVA card holder is the carer or the care recipient. Emergency respite care is provided to veterans and war widows/widowers when their carer is unable to provide care due to sudden and unforeseen circumstances, e.g. if your carer is suddenly or unexpectedly unable to continue looking after you because of a crisis situation and general community services are not available.  For information on in-home respite please see our website or call our reception from 6287 3777.

DUO Services Australia Ltd - Veterans' Home Care (VHC) Program

Service include: Quality in-home support, domestic assistance, home and gardening maintenance, respite for our Veterans and War Widows/Widowers and their carers in the ACT under the the Commonwealth Government Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) Program.

DUO's Tandem House is a respite centre located at Westwood Farm in Kambah ACT.  It's a space for learning, development, social interaction and community connectivity. 
A variety of fun and creative activities are held daily and overseen by our fully trained Support Workers including:
- After School Care offering activities such as cooking, games, arts and crafts and outdoor walks. Excursions also take place during the School Holiday Program.  
- Sleepovers and Overnight and Weekend Respite so carers can take some time for themselves. Sleepovers take place over three weekends of each month and are separated into male and female groups.
- Weekly Life Skills Group  to encourage the development of everyday living skills such as basic home maintenance and use of community facilities.
- Weekly Over 65's Morning Tea to enjoy morning tea and a light lunch while socialising and indulging in a few rounds of group games.
Tandem House is an inclusive place for children and people with disability or chronic conditions, their families and carers and gives everyone a chance to have short breaks from every day life.
To find out more about Tandem House please call 6231 8138

DUO SERVICES AUSTRALIA LTD

Services include: DUO is a leading provider of personal, home and community support services in and around Canberra. We’re here to support people to live how and where they choose through flexible and innovative opportunities for independent living.

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