Calvary Home Care - Chiara Respite Cottage

2/158 Macquarie Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia

This service provides comprehensive home care support in the Hunter region, designed to help older individuals maintain their independence and wellbeing within their own homes. Assistance ranges from practical daily tasks like meal preparation and gardening to professional nursing and allied health visits. For those seeking social engagement or a temporary break, the service offers day social clubs and short-term respite care, which can include overnight stays in their cottages. The approach prioritises understanding each person's unique story and fostering genuine connections, supported by a team of staff and volunteers.

40/48 Burton Rd, Eleebana NSW 2282, Australia

This is a retirement village that supports residents to live independently while offering an "ageing-in-place" program for evolving care needs. This program provides assistance with medical and practical help, personal care, and domestic services, all delivered within the privacy of a resident's own home. The community cultivates a close-knit, caring, and social atmosphere, fostering friendship and a strong sense of belonging among its 120 residents. A notable feature is the comprehensive recreation centre, which includes a heated indoor pool, gymnasium, and a lively social club. Situated in a peaceful rural setting close to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and local beaches, the village also welcomes pets. It is operated by IPLiving, a partnership between the Inge family and an Australian social impact fund.

87 Toronto Rd, Booragul NSW 2284, Australia

This home is part of a group of nine facilities operated by Anglican Care, located in Booragul, Lake Macquarie. It offers residential care, including specialist support for dementia and palliative needs, with respite care also available. The atmosphere aims to be welcoming and comfortable, fostering a friendly community. Residents benefit from lifestyle and wellbeing programs, spiritual care, and social activities like bus outings and live entertainment. A Resident Liaison Officer is available to provide ongoing practical and emotional support to residents and their families.

87 Toronto Rd, Booragul NSW 2284, Australia

This home provides comprehensive residential care, including specialised support for those living with dementia and those requiring palliative care. It aims to create a welcoming and friendly community within safe and comfortable surroundings, offering 24-hour assistance. Residents can enjoy various lifestyle and wellbeing programs, spiritual care, and social activities like bus outings and live entertainment. The facility is part of Anglican Care, a Christian faith-based organisation operating nine homes in the region. Community spaces such as sitting rooms, lounge areas, and landscaped courtyards are available for residents.

87 Toronto Rd, Booragul NSW 2284, Australia

Alkira Respite & Day Therapy Centre is operated by Anglican Care, a not-for-profit provider under the Newcastle Anglican family, serving communities across the Hunter, Mid North Coast, and Central Coast regions of NSW. The centre specialises in respite and day therapy services, with the broader Anglican Care network also offering dementia, palliative, and spiritual care across nine residential facilities. Anglican Care's programs include lifestyle and wellbeing activities, 24-hour care support, and access to allied health professionals coordinated alongside residents' GPs. The organisation acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and emphasises culturally inclusive, person-centred care in all its services.

7 Myall Rd, Garden Suburb NSW 2289, Australia

Uniting Home Care Hunter is a home care service centre operated by Uniting, providing personalised in-home support to older adults in the Hunter region of New South Wales. Services include domestic assistance, cottage respite, exercise physiology, and short-term restorative care following illness or injury. Clients can access government-funded care through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) or the Support at Home programme, as well as private pay options with no government assessment required. Uniting operates for purpose rather than profit and is affiliated with the Uniting Church, describing itself as one of Australia's oldest and largest community service providers. A free Home Care Navigator service is available Monday to Friday to guide clients through eligibility checks and funding applications.