The Respite Centre

The Mai-Wel Respite Service offers short term relief from care of the person with a disability for the family or carer. Mai-Wel Respite Centre Programs are designed for people 18 years and over who have an intellectual disability.

Our Respite Care Programs are carefully designed by staff who are qualified in the training and direct care of people with disabilities. A number of flexible support packages can be organised, according to the individual needs of the clients and their families. The centre has four beautifully furnished modern single bedrooms, staff bedroom, kitchen, bathrooms & lounge room.

The Mai-Wel Respite Centre is not directly funded and therefore carers must apply for funding via a respite brokerage service.

Contact details for local Respite Brokerage Services are:

• LeapFrog Ability  Ph. (02) 4931 3100
• Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre  Ph. 1800 059 059
• Hunter Integrated Care  Ph. 1300 782 896
• Lower Hunter Temporary Care  Ph. (02) 4937 5502

Aims of the Respite Program

• Provide carers with quality flexible respite options.
• Teach clients practical skills for independent living such as grocery shopping, meal preparation, washing, ironing and general housekeeping.
• Teach clients interpersonal skills which may assist them to live independently or in a group. These include negotiating, social appropriateness, compromising, establishing and following house rules.
• Ensure a balance is maintained between training activities and social/community interaction.
• Enhance the skills of people with a disability so they can contribute and participate more in family tasks and activities such as meal preparation, housekeeping or social planning.
• Teach clients practical skills to provide a possible stepping stone from living with family to living independently or in supported accommodation.