Waratah Respite Services Maureen Guthrie Cottage - COFFS HARBOUR

They describe themselves as follows:
"The Maureen Guthrie Cottage is an extension of Waratah Respite Services centre based program and is attached to the Centre. The Cottage has six overnight beds to provide respite for carers of people who are frail aged or have dementia. The duration of the respite stay is negotiable and flexible and can range from two nights to sixty three nights. The Cottage is staffed by qualified personal 24 hours a day All overnight clients are encouraged and supported to participate in the daily activities program. The accommodation is classified as low level care but persons with high care needs are also considered. A small nightly contribution fee is set by the Government. A care plan is developed in consultation with each resident and their carer. To access this service clients must be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Team through My Aged Care. Once approved the client is entitled to up to 63 days of overnight respite per year. "