Residential Aged Care
Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre is an ACT health site operated by The Salvation Army Aged Care. The centre specialises in providing respite (short-term) care for older Australians. This is beneficial for both the carer and the person being cared for. The carer can take a break or attend to other tasks, while the person being cared for can enjoy a change of scene in a supported, restorative environment. It is perfect for carer respite as well as emergency respite and post hospitalisation care.
Clients can come for just a few hours or stay for up to 3 weeks. Our model of care is holistic, flexible, and personalised. There is plenty of opportunity to socialise with other clients, participate in group or individual programs or just chill in the garden with a cup of tea and your favourite novel.
The Centre is easy to access with public transport and is only 5 minutes’ drive away from the Cooleman Court Shopping Centre and 15 minutes from Canberra Central.
An ACAT assessment is not necessary to access our care. However, if you require an ACAT assessment, we can assist with arranging this on-site.
Day Respite
Day Respite clients can stay with us for a few hours or for the whole day. We have a number of fun and interactive activities designed to support the health and wellbeing of our clients. Lunch and morning tea are included.
The Day Respite Centre operates Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Overnight Respite
Overnight respite allows 24-hour support with stays of up to 3 weeks. Each client has a fully furnished private room with own access in a single storey accommodation. Interconnecting rooms are available for couples. All meals and personal care are included.
Overnight respite clients are most welcome to join in the activities at the Day Respite at no extra cost.
We will organise a care package around your needs.
We have a dedicated care team of Registered Nurses, qualified and experienced care workers and a Chaplain for spiritual support.
Each staff member has undergone reference and security checks to ensure they are fully qualified, have the right experience and are passionate about working in the aged care sector. Emotional intelligence and sensitivity to diversity are other key factors in recruiting our people.
Meals are cooked daily onsite by a qualified chef in consultation with the dietitian. The menu is rotated regularly to promote choice and take advantage of what is in season. Each meal has a selection of high protein, vegetarian and modified diet options. We also cater for special dietary and cultural requirements. Click here to view sample menu.
Our Lifestyle Team has a calendar of activities based on feedback and requests from clients. Trivia, gardening, arts and crafts, sing-alongs, armchair travels to exotic places and celebrations of cultures, board games, exercises, walking groups, bus trips and the ever-popular morning teas are just some of our regular activities.
We offer personal care including showering, grooming and continence care to residential respite clients.
Access to a range of onsite facilities such as - hairdressing, laundry, library and visiting specialists.
Access to transport, pharmacy and Allied Health services like physiotherapy, dentistry, podiatry.
We understand the importance of having a direct link to family and friends. Many of our clients own smart phones. They are most welcome to use our WIFI. Many share photos of their activities with friends at the Centre or access reading material or use their smart devices to search for information during an activity. Our staff, though not IT experts, can give some general help with technology.
Streamlined access to The Salvation Army Aged Care's other services e.g. Home Care, Residential Care.
Payment can be made from a government subsidised Home Care Package (HCP), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or through self-funding or pension (direct payment).
"The benefit is quite significant, especially the psychological benefit. Respite Centre can also provide clients and their Carers with a non-intimidating taste of residential care; affirming that full-time care is often comprehensive, well-supported and enjoyable."
Diah Octaviana is our Centre Manager and has a wealth of experience across aged care and health care.
The Salvation Army Aged Care acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.
We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive.
