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Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre

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About Us

Short-term respite care can help lighten the load for both the carer and the person being cared for.

Our residential respite centre provides overnight stays with 24-hour care. It is easy to access, single-story accommodation with private rooms including connecting rooms for couples.

Our day respite centre operates Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and is ideal for carer respite, maintaining community engagement, and enhancing wellbeing. Day programs cover exercise, music, art, storytelling, armchair travel, cooking, and more. Lunch and morning tea included.

We offer:

  • Nutritious meals prepared on-site
  • Registered Nurse and qualified care staff
  • Spiritual and chaplaincy services
  • Social programs including gardening, walking, games, trivia, and interactive exercises
  • Dementia care based on assessment
  • Free WiFi
  • Links to transport services
  • Links to the pharmacy and Allied Health services
  • Hairdressing and laundry as an additional user-pay service
  • Streamlined access to our other aged care services e.g. Home Care, Residential Care

 

Occasions when you may like to utilise our services:

  • When you or your carer needs a break
  • When you need to supplement care services you receive at home
  • Post-hospitalisation care to make you stronger in a supported environment
  • In an emergency when unforeseen events arise
  • When you wish to access daily social interactions and activities offered in a day respite program
  • Short-term accommodation while permanent residential care options are being finalised

 

An ACAT assessment is not required to access our care.

Trial a FREE day at our day centre today. Call us 02 6288 1488 to learn more.

Quick Facts About The Region

Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre is located in the suburbs of Rivett and Weston Creek, the council of Canberra and the federal electorate of Canberra.