This Service is named in honour of
Mother Mary Clare Dunphy RSM who brought the Sisters of Mercy
to Parramatta from Callan,
County. Kilkenny, Ireland in 1888.
Clare Residence is a simple comfortable
building and was orignally a convent for
the Sisters
of Mercy Parramatta. In recent years it has been part of the
Centre complex catering for people in need.
This building now provides low cost short-term
accommodation for people with family members in hospital.
The building comprises 7 bedrooms which
can accommodate individuals or families. Lounge, kitchen, bathrooms
and laundry are shared. A swimming pool is available and ample
space for children to play. All linen and towels are provided.
The Centre's Occasional Child Care and Long
Day Care can be booked for children 0-5 years whilst families
stay at Clare Residence.
It is situated opposite the Hills Private
Hospital and 15 minutes drive from The Children's Hospital
and Westmead Hospital.
Parking
on site
is
available for residents. Buses connecting to the Westmead Hospital
pass the Centre.
Priority is given to individuals or families
from rural districts.