Transitional Accommodation Program

Your journey from hospital to home

Brightwater’s Transitional Accommodation Program is for people with an acquired neurological disability or complex care needs following a hospital stay. It’s a sanctuary designed to help people with a permanent disability build the skills required for daily living routines.

Clients stay at Brightwater Marangaroo, which is located in a quiet residential community north of Perth. There are 23 rooms in four recently renovated houses where residents live comfortably while transitioning from hospital to independent living or long-term supported accommodation.

Residents enjoy:

Private bedrooms – which can be personalised – with ensuite bathrooms
Shared living and kitchen areas
Beautiful outdoor areas
Communal clubhouse.

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All about Brightwater Marangaroo

Brightwater Marangaroo clients arrive straight from the hospital and usually stay for a year or less. They receive support to rebuild daily living routines to help them move back to the community. Programs are developed by an interdisciplinary team of support workers and allied health and medical professionals, to ensure the best possible outcome for clients.

Each client works on their own goals to suit their individual challenges.

As a Marangaroo resident, you receive:

Key therapist as the go-to person for you and your family
24/7 access to enrolled nurses and support workers
Allied health supports and registered nurses on weekdays
Regular reviews of your goals
Option to top up your services with your NDIS plan.

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Life at Marangaroo:

Flexible visiting arrangements for family and friends
Onsite cook
Spaces for privacy and quiet time
Opportunity to socialise with other clients onsite
Access to services to support mental health and wellbeing
Access to wi-fi and the opportunity to trial smart technology
Opportunity to participate in celebrations and special events with the Marangaroo community.

Eligibility requirements for Brightwater Marangaroo:

Referred from a Perth metropolitan public hospital
Medically ready for discharge from hospital
Working towards the goal of moving into community living with supports
Aged 16–64 years
Eligible for funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or other funding.

Staff ratios:

Day support – Care workers 1:4, Nurse 2:23
Overnight support – Enrolled Nurse 2:23

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How to get started

Transitional Accommodation Program Referral Form Transitional Accommodation Program Fee Schedule

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Backed by research

Brightwater is the only WA disability services provider with a dedicated Research Centre. We collaborate with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of the lives of people we care for, both in our residential accommodation and in their own home.

The Brightwater Difference

Thrive, connect & belong

We help clients and residents to thrive, connect and belong through best practice, compassionate care.

Not-for-profit since 1901

For over 100 years, we’ve been there for West Australians from all walks of life. With humble beginnings in Subiaco, today we provide services all across Perth.

Responsibility for research

We are the only WA home care provider with a dedicated Research Centre – a hub of discovery and innovation, collaborating with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of lives of our clients.

Dementia specialists

We were selected in 2018 to run the Australian pilot Specialist Dementia Care Unit, accommodating clients who would otherwise require care in a hospital setting and our learning will influence the whole industry in the coming years.