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Taking a break from your caring role is important for your physical and mental wellbeing and allows you to re-energise.

ECH offers a range of at-home and site-based respite services that enable you to confidently take a break for a few hours or even a few days at the ECH Care Hotel.

Carer Support

Caring for a family member or friend is a rewarding role however it can leave you with little time to look after your own wellbeing. ECH offers a range of wellness classes and services that can enable you to take some time out for yourself. ECH Wellness Centres offer exercise classes where you can maintain or improve your fitness while socialising with others. Or if you prefer to exercise alone, you can use the gyms located at the Wellness Centre. Or if you would like some time to relax and unwind, ECH offers Tai Chi programs, music meditation and remedial massage. Professional allied health therapists, including Physiotherapists, Podiatrists and Dieticians, are also available to provide advice about looking after yourself and the person you care for. What other services does ECH provide to support carers? ECH offers respite through Day Programs located at Smithfield, Walkerville, Happy Valley and Henley Beach. These programs enable the person you care for to engage in a social, homelike environment or go on an outing with all the support that is needed while you perhaps go to an exercise class or spend some time with friends. If you need a longer break to go out for an evening or perhaps take a holiday, the ECH Care Hotel at Walkerville could be a great option for you. The ECH Care Hotel has been purpose-designed to meet the needs of people living with dementia or cognitive decline and offers several integrated respite suites as well…

Day Programs

If you are caring for someone experiencing dementia or memory loss, ECH Day Programs offer the opportunity to take a well-earned break.

Home Services

If you provide care for someone either in their home or your own, you might find you have less time for household chores and home and garden maintenance.

Events

Thursday 5 October 2023 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Active Ageing Week | Golf at Glanville Hall Par3

An easy par 3 golf course with mostly flat terrain and a few rises. 9am tee off, at Glanville Hall…

Thursday 5 October 2023 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Communication and Dementia with Dementia Australia & ECH

The session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur as a result…

Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Spring Adventure Program | Mixed Activities Meet Up

This Spring, take on a new adventure with our Mixed Activities Meet Up. Try something new, have fun and make…

Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Spring Adventure Program | Gardens for Health

Gardening is widely recognised for its ability to enhance endurance and strength, lower stress levels, and promote relaxation. Simply being…

Wednesday 18 October 2023 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Walking Footy

Designed to be fun, safe and inclusive, the ‘Walking Footy’ game involves no tackling and is played on a small…

Wednesday 18 October 2023 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Spring Adventure Program | Craft Group

Whether you’re a dab hand with a paint brush or you prefer knitting needles – all our welcome in our…

Wednesday 18 October 2023 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Spring Adventure Program | Writing a Memoir

Writing a memoir isn’t for the feint hearted. It requires bravery, unflinching honesty, and the ability to turn your life…

Thursday 19 October 2023 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Understanding Changes in Behaviour with Dementia Australia & ECH

This session provides an introduction to dementia and changes to the brain, effects on behaviour and the impacts of changed…

Saturday 28 October 2023 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pride March 2023

Join ECH at this year's Pride March! 🏳️‍🌈 The Pride March will take place on Saturday 28 October, (meeting from…

Thursday 2 November 2023 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
EDIE for Family Carers with Dementia Australia & ECH

This session enhances knowledge of dementia through virtual reality technology that allows participants to see the world through the eyes…

Sunday 5 November 2023 at 11:00am - 8:00pm
Picnic in the Park

Feast Festival's Picnic in the Park is back! Come celebrate with ECH and bring your friends, family, and even your…

Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Henley Beach Bus Trip to Adelaide Hills

Join us for our bus trip from ECH Henley Beach. If you enjoy surprises then this month’s bus trip is…

Friday 17 November 2023 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Walkerville Bus Trip to Hahndorf

Join us for our bus trip from ECH College Grove. If you enjoy surprises then this month’s bus trip is…

Thursday 23 November 2023 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Henley Beach Bus Trip to Langhorne Creek

Join us for our bus trip from ECH Henley Beach. If you enjoy surprises then this month’s bus trip is…

Wednesday 29 November 2023 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Walkerville Bus Trip to Food Secrets Tour

Join us for our bus trip from ECH College Grove. If you enjoy surprises then this month’s bus trip is…

Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Victor Harbor Bus Trip to Langhorne Creek

Join us for our bus trip from ECH Victor Harbor. If you enjoy surprises then this month’s bus trip is…

Friday 15 December 2023 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Morphett Vale Bus Trip to Adelaide Hills

Join us for our bus trip from ECH Morphett Vale. If you enjoy surprises then this month’s bus trip is…

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