Vision
Avondale Place will be a centre of care, retreat and respite for people needing care and those who care for others.
High quality, flexible professional services in a fit-for-purpose safe home-like environment, which will be designed to meet a wide range of needs. It will be located at Henty, NSW, in a setting with direct access to medical facilities.
It will be open to everyone, from within our community and those who seek short-term care in a small town setting. It is envisaged support could be provided to (but not limited to) people and families dealing with:
– Physical and mental disabilities
– Autism spectrum disorder
– Personal or environmental crisis
– Mental health issues
– Illnesses such as chronic fatigue, Parkinson’s or Motor Neurone Disease
Why Henty?
People needing care and those who care for others all deserve to have quality care provided in a local community setting. Currently there is limited care available in larger centres like Albury and Wagga, leaving local families having to travel further to access such care.
Respite allows people who need care to be cared for in a safe, suitable environment for short periods of time to allow them to have a break from their usual environment and to allow their carers and families to have a break.
It is anticipated the service will draw largely from within the Greater Hume and Lockhart shires, but its doors will be open to anyone who needs care or who would like care in a small town setting.
How will it look?
The facility will encompass two forms of accommodation on a large site – a four-bedroom respite care centre and up to four two-bedroom independent living units. Planning and design works are underway and it is hoped construction will take place in one or two stages.
The buildings will be located in a carefully designed landscape to offer peace and tranquility and a sense of belonging to short term and longer-term residents.
All buildings will be constructed to meet the latest guidelines for respite and disability care while meeting sustainability and energy efficiency goals.
Where will Avondale Place be built?
A site within close proximity of healthcare services is being secured for the project.
How will the building of Avondale Place be funded?
Initial investment in this project is via a generous donation from a local family. Additional funding maybe sought from community and government sources to bring the project to completion.
It is anticipated the provision of the service will be funded by the fees charged for respite care, along with the rental income provided by the independent living units.
Who is overseeing this project?
Avondale Place has established its own board of directors, each of whom, are local residents of Henty.
How will the service be delivered?
It is anticipated that on completion the operation of the facility will be contracted out to a suitable and well qualified service provider with experience in operating respite care.
How can I geth involved?
1. Volunteer your time or make a donation to get this project up and going. Talk to Michael Broughan about how you can help. Contact Michael on 0447 293 286.
2. Consider a career as a carer. We will need skilled carers to work at the centre once it is up and running. Training as a carer could provide you with a new job and our centre with highly skilled locally-based staff.