Carer Advisory Service
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1800 242 636*
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2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent
HOLT ACT 2615
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117 Denison Street
Deakin ACT 2600
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Fax: (02) 6282 5784
Fraser House
Disability Respite for Mature Carers
30a Kerrigan Street
Fraser ACT 2615
Ph: (02) 6259 9555
Fax: (02) 6259 9333
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Fraser Guest House
Whats special about Fraser Guest House?
Our comfortable ‘home away from home’ is set in the suburb of Fraser, North Canberra. We provide professional and personal care for adults with a disability, allowing their parents opportunities for flexible and individually tailored breaks.
At Fraser House, the nurturing environment created by our staff is immediately apparent. Professional and personal care is individualised because the day program accomodates a maximum of four guests per day, with a maximum of three guests overnight.
A key aim of the Guest House is to assist guests with learning daily tasks and social skills through a variety of activities and outings. Guests may assist with meal preparation, tending the garden, feeding for the house pets and creating artwork. We also support and encourage individual interests and hobbies, wherever possible.
New guests and their parent carer are invited to spend time talking to our manager about their needs. This assessment ensures that we fully understand the guests routine, personal care, medication needs, dietary requirements, as well as hobbies and interests. Ongoing communication is essential to ensure that each guest feels safe and secure, and so the Carer feels assured that their son or daughter’s special needs are met.
Our people
Our staff are the key yo the success of Fraser Guest House. They are all experienced and qualified in providing individualised care for people with disabilities, and value our guests’ right to respect and dignity.
Our manager is a highly experienced Registered Nurse who works in regular consultation with parents to create an environment that suits the needs of their son or daughter. We believe all guests should feel at home and we aim to create a family environment.
Taking a break
As you get older, taking care of your son or daughter with a disability may become more stressful or tiring. Fraser Guest House may be able to help you to take a break, relax and recharge your energy levels.
Regular, planned breaks can help minimise stress and give you time to:
- Attend appointments;
- Have a night out;
- Go shopping;
- Spend time with family or friends;
- Just relax and take time out for yourself.
We can also help you in an emergency – if you become ill, need to go to hospital, need an immediate break, or for emergency situations in the family which require your attention.
Operating hours
Fraser Guest House can open for up to seven days or nights a week, depending on the individual needs of the parent Carer. If offers a day program for a maximum of four guests and an overnight program to accomodate a maximum of three guests. Guests have the flixibility of staying for one day or up to two weeks. A nominal fee can be nogitiated.
Contact us:
Fraser Guest House
30A Kerrigan Street, Fraser ACT 2615
Phone: (02) 6259 9555
Fax: (02) 6259 9333
