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 The
Toowoomba Respite Centre is in Buckland
Street, Toowoomba,and provides 24 hour, 7 day week respite care. Take
a look at some photos of the respite
care, or fill in the respite referral
form to apply for somebody you care for to visit
the centre.
Centre-Based Care
Centre-based care or respite provides a break for the person with dementia and their carer. This care may be for part of a day or a few separate days in the week. Flexible hours include opportunities for weekend, early mornings and evening respite.
In-Home Respite
In-home respite provides an in-home companion to interact with the person with dementia, in their own home, for a period while the carer takes a break.
In-home support also provides employed carers with assistance to prepare and leave for work, to meet their employment commitments.
Overnight Cottage Respite
Overnight cottage respite (centre-based care) in a home like environment is available for carers. The length of stay may vary according to individual needs.
Social Support
Social support provides an opportunity for the person with dementia to access community activities of their choice while being supported by appropriately qualified staff. These activities may be social, recreational or domestic in nature.
Carer Support
Carer meetings are a valuable way of obtaining information and receiving support. Other supports such as library services, education and information sessions, forums and 24 hour helpline services are available.
Client Eligibility
Clients are eligible to attend the respite care if they are eligible for HACC Services (Home and Community Care) and they are a resident of or visitor to the Darling Downs HACC Region.
Referrals
Referrals will be accepted from Medical Practitioners, Community Nurses, family and friends, or any other community contacts. An appointment will then be made to discuss service options.
Fees
All nominated fees are negotiable. Access to services will not be determined by an inability to meet the nominated fees. All financial matters should be discussed with Centre Management and will be treated as confidential.
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Centre-based care:
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$25.00 for up to an 8 hour day.
Additional hours of centre-based care
are available at $10.00 per hour
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In-home care and social support
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In-home care and social support is $20.00 per hour
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Overnight respite
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The overnight fee is $50.00. This
includes meals, personal care services
and assistance with authorised medication
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Please note: Special activities away from the
centre may incur a small additional cost.
Unfunded Services
A number of non-subsidised support services are
available. Please discuss these options with the
Centre Manager.
For further information you can contact the Toowoomba
Respite Centre at: 8 Buckland Street, Toowoomba,
Qld 4350. Telephone: 07 46352966, Fax: 07 4636 4740,
Email:
alztwba@alzheimersonline.org
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