respite

Orakau House provides structured respite care and support for children who:

• Are aged under five years
• Have a disability and/or
• Are medically fragile and/or
• Are technology dependent

The respite service is also available for families and caregivers who need support and education during, or following, their child’s transition from hospital to home.

who we are

Orakau House is staffed by a team of registered nurses and trained carers on a 24-hour basis.

The facility is designed to accommodate children who have medical needs, while at the same time providing a homelike environment.

The team at Orakau House works closely with other health professionals to ensure consistency of care for the children who use this service.

We also provide support and education for families to assist them in managing their child’s specific needs at home.

Orakau house offers…

• Individually planned respite care
• Feeding and nutrition advice and support
• Intermediate care for the transition from hospital to home
• Home management of specific medical needs advice and support
• A home environment with wheelchair access
• Registered nurses and skilled caregivers
• Family networking opportunities
• 24-hour consultation and support by telephone using the service

using the service

To discuss accessing the Orakau House service or for more information, call the Service Coordinator – Child, Youth and Respite on 09 634 3790 ext 348 or 0274 530 244.

contacting us

Orakau House is close to Middlemore Hospital.

Address:

6 Orakau Road
Mangere East
Phone: 09 276 2708
Fax: 09 276 7610