There is an increasing need for respite care in Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra.

A respite care facility is like a very special motel where people of all ages and illnesses can stay for a few hours or for several days and nights.

Being able to provide care givers with a break knowing their loved one is being well cared for with highly specialized care and facilities is extremely important so they can re-energise and continue their responsibilities as a carer. 

This is a growing area of concern for our community. Currently there is very limited  respite care in Queanbeyan and from community feedback this is not adequate respite care, particularly for the young.

Also others who seek respite services have to travel to Canberra and the facilities are often at capacity resulting in many Queanbeyan residents missing out on this vital service.

It's important that we discuss this issue and see what we can do to provide an inclusive all ages and illness much needed respite care centre.

With a growing population in Queanbeyan, with current estimates expect to swell to nearly 60,000 residents by 2030, now is the right time to have a discussion and consider the options available.