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Offering a valuable service to the community
Since opening its doors to the community 25 years ago in 1989, hundreds of locals have benefited from the many valuable services of the Gracie Dixon Respite Centre. Gracie Dixon Respite Centre is a leader in the provision of centre based day respite by providing a service where everyone is uniquely valued and treated with dignity and respect. The centre also is constantly expanding and enhancing its programs to meet members’ needs in maintaining activities of daily living, social interaction and personal interests. Services we provide We provide centre day care at the Gracie Dixon Respite Centre Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9am and 3pm. Centre base day care is held Staff at Gracie Dixon get into the at the Uniting Church on Hughes Road, Medical students, Rosemary Sengan, Aussie spirit at a recent Australia Day Das and Tim Wiles, from celebration with clients. Bargara, each Thursday from 9.30am Roopu Melbourne and Deakin Universities to 1.30pm. Social Support outings run every Saturday, between the hours receiving training at the centre raised the Aussie flag at the Australia Day of 8am to 12pm. The centre’s activity program objectives are to maintain celebrations. independence and life skills, promote social interaction and provide support. The experience intended for each client is that he or she will have something to look forward to, remain socially connected to their community and have fun. A snap shot of a typical day at the Centre would see the majority of clients participating in group activities such as a team competition or quiz, with smaller group or individual activities running concurrently. These small group activities include the dementia program, craft, literacy classes, scrabble, cards, computer games and a passive exercise program. The Centre is a space that provides opportunities for intellectual, cultural and physical and social engagement, in a safe physical and emotional environment. The Centre has a fobbed gate to protect clients who may wander. Part of our role is to provide carers time out from their caring role and transport to and from the Centre can be arranged with the Coordinator. Help is needed We are always looking for volunteers to assist us with our daily program. We have different volunteering positions available. For those volunteers interested, we will work with you to help you identify and gain skills needed to move on to more skilled volunteer positions. Tell us your strengths, your likes and dislikes and we will help you settle into a position that suits you. Volunteering at the Centre can create a warm feeling of satisfaction in knowing your help is appreciated. The Gracie Dixon Respite Centre is operated by Bundaberg Regional. If you would like to find out more about the great services offered at Gracie Dixon Respite Centre or Bargara Day Respite, phone the centre coordinator, Lyn Centre coordinator, Lyn Acquasanta Acquasanta on 4130 4120 or visit the centre at 45 Woondooma Street (next with a Gracie Dixon client, enjoying to the library). the Australia Day festivities.
Incorporating Day Respite • Bargara Day Respite Dementia Program • Social Support
45 Woondooma St
Ph: 4130 4120 9am to 3pm
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