Killara House is available to people experiencing dementia, memory loss, mental confusion or reduced mental ability.

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We provide enjoyable activities for participants and the opportunity for them to socialise with their peers. We also offer respite for carers while their relatives or friends are involved in activities.

We offer:

• Advice, support and respite for carers;
• Referral to other services;
• Involvement in interesting and enjoyable activities;
• Visits by entertainers; and
• Excursions to community settings and events.

We encourage clients to have considerable input into planning trips and activities.

What we do for carers

A carers' support group meets on the third Monday of each month.

We organise a carers' lunch on the first Monday of each month.

We also organise an outing every second week for clients who live with a carer, thereby providing respite for the carer.

Cost

A small daily fee applies as a contribution to program and activity costs.

Service times

Monday: 10.00 am – 2.30 pm
Thursday: 10.00 am – 2.30 pm
Friday*: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm

* The Friday service is specifically for people with younger age onset of dementia (under 65 years) and is centred around community outings.

Transport

Bus transport is provided for outings and activities. Transport problems getting to or from Killara House should be discussed with the Coordinator.