Samaritans - Enhanced Living Options Central Coast - Respite Care

About Samaritans - Enhanced Living Options Central Coast - Respite Care

Service aims to provide a professional flexible service that is innovative and responsive to the needs of individuals and their families. Samaritans Respite Service provides planned respite for clients who have an intellectual disability as their primary diagnosis and who are over the age of 18. Accommodation is provided on approximately 2 acres at Jilliby and has been modified to accommodate people in wheelchairs. A modified vehicle is available to transport clients. The house is staffed by fully trained and caring workers 24 hours a day, seven days a week for 49 weeks a year. The home is able to accommodate 4 clients only. Planned respite can be taken in blocks up to one week every four months. Bookings are taken on a quarterly basis. Priority is given to people with moderate to high support needs, people who are living with ageing carers, people who are living at home with a primary carer and the health of the primary carer is affected.