Day Respite Centre

Our Toowoomba centre is co-located with our aged care facility and operates weekly from the Allora Room for seniors and community members who feel isolated or lonely.  Enjoy group and individual activities that foster friendships and support your independence, with assistance from our trained, caring staff.

Care options

  • Activities
  • Care and support
  • Meals including hot lunches and dessert
  • Transport

Location and contact

Located within Ozcare Toowoomba Aged Care Facility
Allora Room, 631-651 Greenwattle Street
Phone: (07) 4639 7888
Email: administration.toowoomba@ozcare.org.au

Opening hours

Thursday from 9.00 am – 2.15 pm
Please notify us of cancellations between 7.30 am and 8.45 am on the day.

Activities

Physical activities include: gentle exercises, indoor games, billiards, carpet bowls, ten-pin bowling, dancing, movement to music, outdoor games, croquet, mini golf, bocce, and more.

Mental stimulation activities include: crafts, word games, puzzles, group quizzes (Scattegories, Family Feud), board games (dominoes, cards, canasta, euchre, 500, cribbage, Sequence, Rummy Kings), reading, and more.

Social activities include: discussion groups, reading groups, concerts, school groups, guest presenters, product/trade demonstrations, outings, and more.

Other activities include:

  • Art events and painting classes
  • Theme days
  • Cooking
  • Outings to Toowoomba and Oakey
  • Indoor bowling and golf

Activities are designed to be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age or impairment. We also provide access to allied health services for Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) clients.

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