Disability Services Minister Stephen Dawson has today officially opened the Pilbara Retreat (the Retreat) in Port Hedland.
The Retreat will provide an opportunity for the families and carers of people with disability to take a break from their caring role, confident that their loved ones can access the necessary supports in an appropriate setting.
Taking a break at the Retreat will empower people with disability to develop new skills and participate in new experiences, as well as strengthening families and carers to continue in their important support roles.
The Department of Communities developed the Retreat in collaboration with local stakeholders, including members of a Local Community Liaison Group who had significant input into the final design of the facility.
Following a public tender process, the Department of Communities awarded the contract to Empowering People In Communities (EPIC) to deliver services at the Retreat commencing from March 19, 2018.
EPIC has offices in Hedland, Newman, Karratha and Roebourne and also provides outreach services across the Pilbara region including in Onslow, Jigalong, Tom Price and Paraburdoo.
Photo: Port Hedland (J Thomas McMurray / Flickr)