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Jerendine
Jerendine Respite and Family Support Program
33 Frost Street
Mt Gravatt East
Jerendine provides opportunities for members of the family to have a break from each other through planned short term breaks:
• In the family home.
• In Jerendine's community house, or
• Via outings and activities in the community.
What is Jerendine House like?
The house has five single bedrooms with a support worker in the house at all times.
Evening meals are prepared for everyone staying in the house. Food is available for people to make their own breakfast and lunch. Regular activities for Jerendine guests are held at the house in addition to staff accompanying people on day trips to the beach, bushwalking etc. or shorter trips to the movies or shopping centres.
Who is eligible to use this Program?
Families eligible to use the program will live in the area SOUTH of the Brisbane River and the Redland Shire. The person with the psychiatric disability must be between 18 and 65 years old.
How much does it cost?
If you are staying at Jerendine House there is a small cost of $15 to cover food and other consumables.
If you are only using Jerendine for accessing community outings/activities, you will only have to pay for your own food and the cost of the activity. Donations are appreciated and are tax deductible.
To find out more or to register with Jerendine please contact the Program Manager on (07) 3411 2777 or jerendine_manager@arafmiqld.org
33 Frost Street
Mt Gravatt East
Jerendine provides opportunities for members of the family to have a break from each other through planned short term breaks:
• In the family home.
• In Jerendine's community house, or
• Via outings and activities in the community.
What is Jerendine House like?
The house has five single bedrooms with a support worker in the house at all times.
Evening meals are prepared for everyone staying in the house. Food is available for people to make their own breakfast and lunch. Regular activities for Jerendine guests are held at the house in addition to staff accompanying people on day trips to the beach, bushwalking etc. or shorter trips to the movies or shopping centres.
Who is eligible to use this Program?
Families eligible to use the program will live in the area SOUTH of the Brisbane River and the Redland Shire. The person with the psychiatric disability must be between 18 and 65 years old.
How much does it cost?
If you are staying at Jerendine House there is a small cost of $15 to cover food and other consumables.
If you are only using Jerendine for accessing community outings/activities, you will only have to pay for your own food and the cost of the activity. Donations are appreciated and are tax deductible.
To find out more or to register with Jerendine please contact the Program Manager on (07) 3411 2777 or jerendine_manager@arafmiqld.org
Find a Support Group
Support groups are located in various areas of Brisbane and regional areas of the State
Attend a Workshop that suits your needs
Monthly Mental Health Carer workshops on a broad range of issues including carer coping skills, setting boundaries and communication are held in New Farm
