| Multicultural Dementia Centre Based Day Respite Service |
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For people with dementia from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. |
The Dementia Day Respite Service is for culturally and linguistically diverse people who have been diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia, and who have challenging behaviours. The respite day offers:  - Short day respite in two locations (both locations are dementia secure) - Activities based on individual interests and special needs - A support service for clients and their carers Support: We provide counselling support for carers and we can negotiate other physical support for clients, such as attention to personal care and/or housekeeping with other community services. An interpreting facility is available on request although many of our workers are bilingual. Referrals Referrals to Dementia Day Respite can be made by a local doctor, the Aged Care Assessment Team or Community Health Nurses. Any carers in the community caring for a person with a dementing illness are invited to contact the coordinator. Staffing: The respite day is staffed by an Enrolled Nurse, a Personal Care Assistant, a Diversional Therapist and Assistant, and volunteers Transport: Transport is provided for clients coming to dementia day respite.  Cost: There is a nominal attendance fee to cover transport, morning tea and lunch. Day Respite Hours: The day respite is open from 10.00am-2.00pm at two locations: WEDNESDAY at the Cringila Respite Centre 32-40 Lake Avenue, Cringila FRIDAY at Carunya Day Therapy Centre Belfast Avenue, Warilla If you require information about the day respite service, please contact: Sonya Kalbeka, EN Multicultural Dementia Day Respite Coordinator Phone: (02) 4276 4364 (Tuesday-Thursday) Fax: (02) 4274 9806 Email: sonya@iecc.org.au  All enquiries are treated confidentially. After-hours help: Alzheimer's Australia: 1800 639 331 Commonwealth Carers' Respite Centre: 1800 059 059 Accident and Emergency Department: Wollongong Hospital: (02) 4222 5000 Shellharbour Hospital: (02) 4296 6666 In an emergency, dial 000 for immediate assistance. |
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