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e Hours of operation are 24 hrs, 7 days (main administration only 8am to 5pm
Mon to Fri).

Respite Care

© Overnight respite care is provided in the Day/Night Respite Centre on the
ground floor of the RAC building for on-site residents and the community in
general.

e Amaximum of 1 client and 1 staff member are accommodated in 2 bedrooms

e Hours of operation are;
i) Overnight Respite; 24 hrs, 7 days a week
ii) Day Respite; Mon to Fri 8am — 4.30pm

2. OTHER ANCILLARY USES

Allied Health
A therapy centre and two clinics are provided on the ground floor of the RAC
building for the use of on-site residents and the community in general.

Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm.

Allied health services are aimed at assisting people to maximise their independence
and enjoyment in daily life. Services are provided by staff from a variety of disciplines
and may include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, podiatry,
dietetics, social work and music therapy.

Allied health staff provide:

¢ assessment of presenting difficulties with planning of appropriate treatment,
care and education

e rehabilitation services

e health education programs to assist clients, residents and carers to maximise
their ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of daily living

* assessment and/or advice about equipment such as wheelchairs, mobility
aids, orthotics/footwear, communication aids and home modifications.

Day/Night Respite Centre

As listed under accommodation above, a day and night respite centre is provided on
the ground floor of the RAC building for the use of on-site residents and the
community in general.

Blue Care recognises the importance of providing a support network for carers to
access when they require a break. The respite service is provided on a day basis, or
overnight.
e Hours of operation are;
iii) Overnight Respite; 24 hrs, 7 days a week
iv) Day Respite; Mon to Fri 8am — 4.30pm