The Studio @ Digby House
Phone: 9817 8295 Gladesville Hospital, Victoria Rd, Gladesville 2111 Social activity and therapeutic day program for older people living with a mental health disorder. Must be mobile. Transport arranged. Area served: Ryde, Hunters Hill LGAs.
Turramurra Uniting Church - Day Care Centre
Phone: 9144 1853 10 Turramurra Ave, Turramurra 2074 Respite care for carers of dependent elderly relatives or friends. Activities include singing, guest speakers and discussions. Morning tea. Bring cut lunch if possible or lunch can be provided. Wed 10am-2pm.
UnitingCare Ageing ACACIA Living Life
Phone: 1800 486 484 Email: infocommunity@
unitingcare.nswact.org.au
An active ageing and wellness centre- based service for residents of Berowra, Brooklyn and Galston areas. Day programs to improve functional independence, quality of life and socialisation. Transport available. Mon: 10am-2pm Brooklyn Community Centre. Tues & Wed: 10am-2pm Galston Uniting Church. Thurs & Fri: 10am-2pm Berowra Uniting Church. Men’s Group: Tues 10am-12pm, Galston to Berowra.
UnitingCare Ageing Bowden Brae Day Centre Phone: 1800 486 484 40 - 50 Pennant Hills Rd (Access via Jasmine St) Normanhurst 2076 Web:
www.unitingcareageing.org.au Provides care for people with high care needs, to enable carers to take time out. Thurs and Fri: 10am-3pm. Transport available.
UnitingCare Ageing Georgian House Seniors' Day Centre Phone: 1800 486 484 52 McLaren St, North Sydney 2060 Web:
www.unitingcareageing.org.au Australian government initiative. Day respite care and recreational activities for frail aged and people with dementia. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. Care is
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available for part of full day. The centre may be able to assist with transport. Also accommodates those in need of high care and palliative care. No medical referrals are necessary. Fees apply.
UnitingCare Ageing Keenagers Day Activity & Respite Centre
Phone: 1800 486 484 Wyllie Lodge, 2 Chapman Ave, Chatswood 2067 Web:
www.unitingcareageing.org.au Friendship, care, support and activities for seniors, frail aged and dementia groups, day respite and support for carers. Transport may be provided. Tues: Active and Frail Aged Respite. Wed & Thurs: Dementia Respite
Waitara Wellness Centre
Phone: 1800 225 474 Co-ordinator: 9487 0561 McQuoin Park, 28 McAuley Place, Waitara 2077 Web:
catholiccommunityservices.com.au Social activity, therapy and day respite program for people who are frail aged. Mon-Sat. Bus transport provided.
War Vets Day Therapy Centre
Phone: 8978 4331 Lantana Ave (Entrance C), Collaroy Plateau 2097 Web:
www.rsllifecare.com.au Limited day therapy for people with dementia, specific treatments, activities and healthy lifestyle programs for aged people in the community.
Willmette Cottage
Phone: 9873 4383 or Danielle Holder (Co-ordinator) 8832 2060 3 Homelands Ave, Carlingford 2118 Web:
www.bcs.org.au Short term overnight respite for people who are frail aged or with dementia in a home like environment for up to six people at a time. Open 24/7, 51 weeks of the year. Languages spoken: Burmese, Karen, Korean, Filipino.
Willoughby Club
Phone: 1800 225 474 Co-ordinator: 9904 8376 Web:
catholiccommunityservices.com.au Willoughby Club provided by Catholic Community Services is a HACC funded adult day care program for people with memory loss in North Sydney, Willoughby,
Lane Cove and Mosman. Hours are 10.30am-2.30pm Mon– Fri. Service is run from Willoughby House in Willoughby. Bus transport provided
Wisemans Ferry Sunshine Group
Phone: 4566 4481 (0434 149 335) Opposite Hotel, Old Northern Rd, Wisemans Ferry 2775 Volunteer-based centre, respite care service for people who are isolated, aged or with a disability,and their carers. Provides access to ancillary services, social activity, craft, music. Hot home cooked meals and respite for the clients and their carers. Hours: Wed 9am - 2.30pm. Transport: Volunteer pick up by arrangement.
Dementia Specific Services
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
Dementia help line: 1800 100 500 Cnr Cox's and Norton Rds, North Ryde 2113 Web:
www.alzheimers.org.au Information and support to individuals and families affected by dementia. Phone for details of local support groups.
Alzheimer's Australia NSW Dementia Discussion Group
Phone: 9489 2532 (Margaret Macmillan) Discussion group for people with dementia and carers. Meets third Monday of the month at 7.45pm at the Richard Geeves Day Care Centre at 8 Murrua Rd, North Turramurra.
Alzheimer's Association Northern Region Phone: 9489 2532 or 9449 3576 Richard Geeves Centre, Murrua Rd, North Turramurra 2074 Self-help organisation for carers and people with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
Care Connect - Dementia Options Program & Dementia Monitoring
Phone: 9830 8900 Level 2, 85 Fushcombe Rd, Blacktown 2148 Case management, domestic assistance, personal care and social support.
Catholic Community Services Dementia Monitoring Program
Phone: 1800 225 474
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