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Yaraandoo Respite Retreats are held regularly at Yaraandoo Eco Lodge. The award winning environmental Lodge is located amongst the World Heritage listed New England National Park and Cathedral Rock National Park and neighbours the Serpentine Nature Reserve.
Yaraandoo is situated on Point Lookout Rd, off the Waterfall Way midway between Armidale and Dorrigo in Northern NSW.

rainforest
walks
magnificent views

Fully Funded
The Retreats are fully funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Yaraandoo.


To discuss eligibility criteria, contact Yaraandoo Respite Retreats on –
Ph: 02 6775 9219
Email: enquiries@yaraandoo.com.au


carers

Yaraandoo Eco Lodge provides Respite Retreats for carers of people with mental illness and care recipients.


The Respite Retreats are offered for Carers, Consumers and Carers/Consumers Together

Yaraandoo Respite Retreats offer 3 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 and the opportunity to meet others experiencing similar challenges, acquire educational tools and gain knowledge on available services.

Inspirational guest speakers share their personal experiences on the road to recovery.

 

There are a variety of activities for participants including;
• guided bush walks
• yoga & meditation
• relaxation techniques
• music therapy
• dance therapy
• facials & pedicures
• massage & pampering
• art for self expression
• one-on-one care plans
• entertainment
pampering and warmth
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Educational workshops tailored to specific groups include;

• personal health & well-being
• coping with stress
• dealing with challenging behaviours
• reclaiming your relationship
• daily living skills/life skills
• diet & nutrition
• self esteem & finding your passion
• monitoring medication
• recognising recurrence of illness