WARATAH Respite Services has a long and proud history of delivering flexible respite options for older people, those living with cognitive decline, disabilities, and their carers living on the Coffs Coast and surrounds.
The unique service model offers centre-cased respite, social support groups and overnight respite in cottage style accommodation.
Throughout the years the service has impacted positively on the independence, wellbeing and socialisation of clients and enabled them to avoid premature placement in residential aged care.
The Waratah Respite Centre was first opened in 1987 as an Adult Day Centre in Azalea Avenue, Coffs Harbour.
In 1991 the service relocated to the current Waratah Respite Centre based at the Community Village which was built with Home and Community Care (HACC) funding.
HACC services were designed to assist older, frail people or those with disabilities to continue living at home.
In 1993 funding was acquired through the National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP) to provide evening respite for carers of adults with disabilities.
In 1994, following extensive community lobbying and fundraising, the six bed “Maureen Guthrie Cottage” was opened to provide carers overnight respite.
Waratah Respite Services offer the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), which provides a basic level of services to maintain clients’ independence.
Twenty-four hour respite care is also offered to CHSP, Home Care Package (HCP), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and private clients.
Waratah Respite Services also run day programs and social support programs.
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