he Respite Retreats are offered for Carers of people with mental illness.

Yaraandoo Respite Retreats offer 4 days and 3 nights with superb facilities, accommodation, all meals, pampering activities and educational sessions in a peaceful, relaxing environment. Surrounded by pristine bushland and breath taking mountain scenery there are 8kms of graded walking tracks on site and crystal clear, cascading streams. The perfect place to relax and rejuvenate, rekindle relationships and be spoiled and pampered.

This service provides respite care for Carers and the opportunity to meet others experiencing similar challenges, acquire educational coping tools and gain knowledge on available services.

Participants come from the Mid North Coast, Hunter and New England North West. Participants do not have to pay anything towards the retreat if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Our Assessment team will interview the Carers to assess their eligibility to come to the retreats.

There are a variety of activities for participants including:

guided bush walks
yoga, thai chi & meditation
relaxation techniques
massage & pampering
reflexology
art for self-expression
one-on-one care plans
live musical entertainment
Inspirational guest speakers share their personal experiences on the road to recovery
waterfalls

Educational workshops are tailored to specific groups and one-on-one care plans include:

personal health & well-being (including physical, mental, environmental and social)
healthy homes
coping with stress
dealing with challenging behaviours
reclaiming your relationship
daily living skills/life skills
diet & nutrition
self-esteem & finding your passion