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Hawthorn House & Don's Cottage

Hawthorn House is a world class day centre built exclusively to support people living with dementia in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The house was designed to deliver a warm, familiar homelike environment. Built in 2014, the house won a Western Australia master builder award for best commercial building in the Great Southern.

Hawthorn house 2023

Our houses provide the family a short break while offering an enriching experience for the person living with dementia.

Read more out about our Enabling Household™ model and the benefits of attending.

Our Services

A supportive environment focused on socialising

Enjoyable and therapeutic activities such as music, quizzes, crafts, and day trips

Tea, refreshments, and hot meals

Don's Cottage

The latest addition to Hawthorn House, Don’s Cottage, is a $2 million respite facility that is now operational. This wonderful new space doubles the capacity for overnight respite care, addressing the growing needs of the region’s aging population. We are excited to announce that we are winners of the Master Builders Great Southern Building Excellence 2024 Award, in the Best Public Use Building $1,500,000 – $5,000,000 category.

Client Testimonial

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If you are considering respite care, it is important to do your research and find a house that is a good fit for you and your loved one. You should visit the house and meet with the staff to get a feel for the environment and the services that are offered. You should also talk to your GP about whether respite care is right for you and your loved one.

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