Barcoo Living Multi Purpose Service
Barcoo Living Multi Purpose Service is a multi-purpose facility providing services ranging from high and low level care to respite care, as well as home-based care. Barcoo Living is an innovative new model of service delivery which is the first service in Australia to operate under a tripartite agreement between Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, State Health Department and a non-government organisation-Care.
The facility has been designed to create a warm, friendly and comfortable environment where our residents can enjoy individually tailored, personal care. Our facilities offer support for ageing in place, with community based aged care and retirement living
options offered in the wider community.
What is the Barcoo Living Multi Purpose Service?
The Barcoo Living Multi Purpose Service (MPS) program is a joint Commonwealth and State/Territory initiative for rural and remote communities. It allows the local community and service providers to work together under one management structure to plan and improve health and aged care services. This gives small communities having difficulty supporting a range of independently run services the opportunity to develop a more coordinated and cost-effective approach to service delivery.
Accommodation facilities
McLean Place provides accommodation for 15 residents with both high and low levels of care in private rooms with ensuite facilities. All rooms have easy access to shared areas and the wide verandah. A gazebo, located in the gardens, is popular with residents and visitors. Secure accommodation is also provided for residents with special needs. Permanent and respite care are offered.
Additional benefits
The staff at Barcoo Living Multi Purpose Service have a strong commitment not only to provide physical care, but to also enrich the lives of residents. Social, emotional and spiritual needs are met wherever possible. The following facilities and services are available:
* hairdresser on-site regularly
* doctor visits regularly and is available on call
* day respite held at McLean Place twice a week, which residents are invited to attend
* ministers of various religions visit on a regular basis
* private dining room for functions with family and friends
* varied activities program including bus outings and shopping trips.
About Churches of Christ Care
Care is a leading provider of aged care, early childhood, child protection, and affordable housing and support services in Queensland.
As a not-for-profit organisation we proudly support in excess of 22,000 clients annually in urban, rural and remote localities. We operate 137 services made possible with the support of more than 2,300 staff, over 600 volunteers, 513 foster carers and 239 in-home and family day carers.
Care has been firmly established on a foundation of Christian values, commitment to quality care, and trust and respect for clients and the community.