Brotherhood of St. Laurence Banksia Community Respite Centre

Brotherhood of St Laurence Banksia Community Respite Centre in Frankston is a community respite programme operated by the Brotherhood of St Laurence, providing day respite care and social engagement for frail older people and their carers in Melbourne's southern corridor. The centre offers structured day activities, social programmes, and personal support for elderly clients who benefit from regular respite and meaningful social engagement, while also giving their unpaid family carers a break from caregiving responsibilities. The Brotherhood of St Laurence's social justice ethos ensures the centre is accessible and welcoming to people from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.