Willow Fern Respite

If you’re a carer needing a break, we have multiple Community Respite options including short-term care, to give you a peace of mind and a period of rest to focus on your own health and wellbeing.

Willow Fern Cottage provide day and overnight respite care, while our Buddy Program supports clients with respite care in their own home and local community.

Staff are experienced, understanding carers. You will have peace of mind knowing the person you care for will be well looked after. That way, you can enjoy your time off.

Our compassionate and capable team offer quality care that caters for the client’s individual needs, including those living with dementia. We offer a range of activities designed to suit the interests of each individual in care. Staff understand the importance of preventing feelings of boredom, helplessness and frustration.

Morning tea and lunch are provided and we cater for special dietary requirements.

Our award-winning service employs a health-focused model that engages our clients physically, mentally and socially. Our experienced staff work with clients to achieve goals, build social connections, re-engage with the community and rebuild skills.

We have a philosophy of ‘doing with, rather than doing for’ and participate with clients in a range of meaningful activities that offer a sense of purpose and fun.

The following activities are offered at Willow Fern and are designed to suit the interests of each individual in our care. Activities include:

• Preparing and enjoying meals together
• Painting, pottery and handicrafts
• Writing and performing poetry and music
• Sensory and productive gardening
• Quizzes, games and brain training
• Regular excursions to the beach, zoo, cinema, dance groups and more

 
So we can provide appropriate care, we will need you to pack a few items.

• Any medication
• Aids such as a walking stick or frame
• Continence pads
• Appropriate clothing and footwear to wear outside
• Nightclothes
• Toiletries (all the items used daily)