Entrance to Myrtle Cottage A client is working out on an exercise bike under the guidance of a Health & Wellness Promoter A client is painting under the guidance of a Myrtle Cottage Respite staff member A male client is enjoying a painting session under the guidance of a Myrtle Cottage staff member A staff member is serving morning tea to a group of clients outside the Myrtle Cottage Respite A volunteer facilitating a Cranium Gymnasium session Two clients are tending to a community garden in the sun A client enjoying some sunshine outside the Myrtle Cottage Respite Two male clients are working on a project in the tool shed A staff member is serving morning tea to clients outside the Myrtle Cottage Respite Two clients are enjoying a game of pool A client enjoying a cup of coffee at Myrtle Cottage Respite A male client is cutting up an onion under the guidance of a female volunteer
Address

5 Spence Avenue

Myrtle Bank SA 5064

Contact

Telephone: 08 8379 7759
Email: enquiry@southerncrosscare.com.au

Services
  • Respite Care
Open Times

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm

About

If you’re a carer needing a break, we have multiple Community Respite options including short-term care, to give you a peace of mind and a period of rest to focus on your own health and wellbeing.

Myrtle Cottage, located in Myrtle Bank, is designed to give you a time off when you need a break, and it's a program that's been thoughtfully designed to maintain a high quality of support while you recharge your batteries.

Myrtle Cottage provide day and overnight respite care, while our Buddy Program supports clients with respite care in their own home and local community.

Our compassionate and capable team offer quality care that caters for the client’s individual needs, including those living with dementia. We offer a range of activities designed to suit the interests of each individual in care. Staff understand the importance of preventing feelings of boredom, helplessness and frustration.

Morning tea and lunch are provided and we cater for special dietary requirements.

Located in the eastern suburb of Myrtle Bank, the cottage is close to public transport, providing easy access to the city.

Services

Our award-winning service employs a health-focused model that engages our clients physically, mentally and socially. Our experienced staff work with clients to achieve goals, build social connections, re-engage with the community and rebuild skills.

We have a philosophy of ‘doing with, rather than doing for’ and participate with clients in a range of meaningful activities that offer a sense of purpose and fun.

Myrtle Cottage activities are designed to suit the interests of each individual in our care, and include:

  • Preparing and enjoying meals together
  • Painting, pottery and handicrafts
  • Writing and performing poetry and music
  • Sensory and productive gardening
  • Quizzes, games and brain training
  • Regular excursions to the beach, zoo, cinema, dance groups and more

The popular men’s shed is situated in the cottage garden, this fully equipped workshop gives our clients an opportunity to engage in activities such as woodworking and handicrafts.

To ensure the appropriate care can be provided, a few items will need to be brought with each individual. For daytime care it’s important to bring the following:

  • Any medication
  • Aids such as a walking stick or frame
  • Continence pads
  • Appropriate clothing and footwear to wear outside

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5 Spence Avenue

Myrtle Bank SA 5064

Frequently Asked Questions

Who provides the care?

We want to give the best care possible. To that end, all of our specialist staff are trained to give attentive, individualised care. They aim to make respite an enjoyable experience for the people they care for. And because you know the person you care for is in good hands, they make it a positive experience for you too.

What is a Carer?

Carers are usually family members or friends who provide support to a person who cannot care for themselves. Carers may be partners, brothers, sisters, friends or children of any age. They may give care for a few hours a week or all day every day, depending on the level of support needed. Many carers don’t consider themselves to be carers; they see just themselves as family members. So they may not ask for help, and can sometimes miss out on the wide range of services available to help them meet their responsibilities.

Do I need to pack anything?

So we can provide appropriate care, we will need you to pack a few items. For daytime care it’s important to bring the following:
- Any medication packed in Webster-pak® or Sachet pack
- Supplied by a Pharmacist aids such as a walking stick or frame continence aids appropriate clothing
- Footwear to wear outside

If the person you’re looking after is staying overnight, as well as the items above, you’ll need to bring:
- Nightclothes
- Toiletries (all the items used daily)

We also ask that you label all clothes to ensure they do not get mixed up.

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