All information on this page - excluding verified specialisations - is entered and maintained by Illawarra Respite Retreats & Day program (Illawarra Cottage), who is responsible for ensuring the information is accurate, complete and up to date.

1. Specialisations with a check mark symbol are verified by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Each verification lasts for 3 years from the date it was granted. Once it expires, providers can apply again if they want to continue to be recognised for a specific specialisation on the Find a Provider tool. Learn more about how the specialisation verification process works.