Day Care Centres

Day Care Centres provide a social and recreational outlet for people whose age, isolation and/or disability prevents or inhibits fuller participation in the community. They aim to cater for a wide variety of needs and interests. Most day care centres can provide transport to and from the centre. A small charge is made for lunch and morning tea. Hours of opening are usually form 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. Days of opening vary between centres. Day Care Centres usually cater for the Local Government Area (LGA) in which they are situated. Dementia Day Care Centres provide special care and support for people diagnosed with memory problems. Some ethnic specific groups are run out of the Macarthur Migrant Resource Centre. Usually an Assessment is conducted prior to a person joining the centre. More specific information can be obtained by contacting the Day Care Centre Co-ordinators. Referrals can also be made directly to the Day Care Centres.

Myrtle Cottage

Provides support services and day activities for frail aged and physically disabled persons and for young disabled aged 18-60 years.

Day Respite: Provides day respite on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday to support carers and provide stimulating activities for people with dementia. Carers can avoid delays in receiving respite by referrals to Myrtle Cottage. Appropriate on referrals can be made to other organisations.

Community Linkline: Provides information and support to frail aged and adults with a physical disability using weekly group phone calls, outings.

Bell Program: Provides after hours centre based respite care service for those suffering from dementia. Transport and meals provided.

Diversional Therapy: Centre based activities and outings. Transport and meals provided.

Recreational Group: For people with a physical disability aged 18-60 years. Venues based on requests from members.

Volunteer Work: Available in building and ground maintenance, office assistance, fundraising, bus driving, kitchen assistance and general assistance.

59 Cumberland Road Ingleburn NSW 2565
Phone: (02) 9605 4666
Fax: (02) 9605 9635
Email: myrtle@tpg.com.au

Rosemeadow Frail Aged Day Care Centre

Servicing people in the South Campbelltown Area
Held at:
Rosemeadow Community Health Centre
5 Thomas Rose Drive Rosemeadow NSW 2560
Phone: (02) 4633 4100, or 4633 4169
Fax: (02) 4633 4111
Email: renee.dunne@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

Camden Day Activity Centre

Camden District Activity Centre Inc

Activities for the frail aged, respite for carers, shopping trips once a month, morning tea, hot lunch, singalongs, games, craft, cosmetic care, resident hairdresser once monthly. Transport to activity centre for Camden LGA and part of Wollondilly only.

Fairwater Dr Harrington Park 2567
82 Broughton St, Camden NSW 2560
PO Box 279 Camden 2570
Phone: (02) 4648 3000, or (02) 4655 1045
Fax: (02) 4648 3011, or (02) 4655 1045
Email: cdac@ispdr.net.au

Narellan Congregational Day Care Centre

Servicing people from Camden LGA
Held at:
49 Lodges Road Narellan NSW 2567
Phone: (02) 4658 1040
Fax: (02) 4658 0720

Wollondilly Friendship Group

Servicing people from Wollondilly LGA
65 Menangle Rd Picton
PO Box 105 Picton 2571
Phone: (02) 4677 1826
Fax: (02) 4677 0194

Queen Victoria Day Activity Centre - Picton Day Care

Servicing people from Wollondilly LGA
Held at:
Queen Victoria Memorial Home
Thirlmere Way Picton NSW 2571
Phone: (02) 4681 0260, or (02) 4683 6900
Fax: (02) 4681 0905

Aboriginal Frail Aged Day Care Centre

This service is for Aboriginal residents aged 45 years and over who meet the following criteria:
- At risk of institutionalised care
- Requiring personal care or assistance in meal preparation, shopping or housework
- Isolated and in need of socialisation to maintain overall health and well-being

An assessment by the Aged Care Assessment Team is offered to clients if the Co-ordinator considers it appropriate. A daily program may include craft, community outings, or any other activity suggested by the service users.

The centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8.30am to 5.00pm. Transport and meals are provided.

Aboriginal Day Care Centre
1 Sutton Pl Minto
Phone: (02) 9820 2022
Fax: (02) 9820 2022

Dementia Services in Macarthur

The following organisations may be contacted for advice:

Camden Hospital
Campbelltown Community Health
Carrington Retirement Village
Kilbride Nursing Home
Macarthur Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service
Macarthur Dementia Care and Support Group
Myrtle Cottage Group
Rosemeadow Community Health

"Broughton House" - Macarthur Dementia Care and Support Service

HACC funded program to assist people who have a dementing illness to remain in their homes for as long as possible and to promote awareness of their special needs. It offers day respite, group support for carers, and an educational program for carers and service providers about dementia and its management. Volunteer work is available. Dementia Day Care Centre
This is a special, secure centre with a home-like atmosphere where people with mild to severe memory problems have freedom to move about and socialise in safety and comfort. Specific activities are designed to stimulate interest without increasing confusion.

This service has the assistance of an Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Enrolled Nurse support. It covers all of the Macarthur Area. More information

80 Broughton Street Camden NSW 2570
Phone: (02) 4655 2347, or (02) 4654 6060, or (02) 4629 1086
Fax: (02) 4655 7806
Rosemeadow: (02) 4655 7806
Alzheimers Association of NSW Helpline: Freecall 1800 639 331

Campbelltown Multicultural Aged Day Care Service

Multicultural day care for the aged, frail and isolated. Bingo, crafts, outings. Morning tea and hot lunch provided, transport by arrangement. Laotian, Arabic, Spanish, English
Phone: (02) 4627 1188
Fax: (02) 4628 6068

Macarthur District Temporary Family Care

Services aims to provide high quality short term substitute care programs to families in crisis as well as for families with children who have special needs arising out of physical and/or intellectual disabilites.
Special Needs Program: provides home based respite care for children and adolescents who have a disability.
General Program: provides emergency crisis care for children in the Macarthur region aged 0-14 years.
Peer Support Program: aimed at meeting the social, recreational and leisure needs of adolescents or young adults who have a disability, who are aged 15065 years.
Breakaway: playgroup operating each Thursday during school term, aimed at meeting the needs of preschool aged children who have a disability.
Macarthur Play Therapy Group: operates each Tuesday during school term, and is aimed at providing support for families whilst assisting with the skill development of their child with a disability.
Respite Access Program: aimed at meeting the respite care needs of clients who have a disability and their families. The program provides support where there are no other appropriate services available or previous service provision has broken down.
Respite Care Cottage: at Narellan Vale for birth to 12 years ols children with a disability who have high support needs and/or medical conditions.
Life Goes On: for parents/carers with a disabled child or children. Enables parents/carers to share their stories and together find a way of enriching their lives.
Kids Club: provided for children with a disability aged between 5-14 years. Children have time out to socialise with their peers, enjoy new activities, learn new sports.
Volunteers: provide support and friendship to members during activities.

Lots 2 and 3 Surrey St Minto 2566
PO Box 367 Minto 2566
Phone: (02) 9603 7011
Fax: (02) 9603 7270
Queen St Narellan
Phone: (02) 4648 5041

Macarthur In Home Support Program

This is a service for people with dementia who either live alone, or are alone for extended periods on a regular basis. There are no fees to pay for the service. The service is available to people who live in the Macarthur area (Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly). It is funded by HACC.

Staff and volunteers provide home visits to clients to monitor progress with the person's health, personal care needs, meals, medication, housework and shopping arrangements. The program provides case management for clients and referral to other community providers as required. The service is also available to carers in the form of supportive counselling, access to dementia education programs and the Carer Support Group. The Carer Support Group meets at Rosemeadow Community Health Centre monthly. Transport and respite care are provided.

Referrals can be made by anyone - a carer, relative or friend, a doctor, ACAT or community nurse, or other service providers.

Macarthur In Home Support Program
Rosemeadow Community Health Centre
5 Thomas Rose Dr, Rosemeadow NSW 2560
Phone: (02) 4633 4169, or (02) 4633 4100
Fax: (02) 4633 4111
Emergency Respite/Crisis: 1800 059 059 24 hours
Email: adele.lubiana@swsahs.nsw.gov.au