Respite Care

Follow the links below to find information on respite care services and facilities.

Reviewed March 2009

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Title:   Media release. $4.9 million dementia respite care unit to help carers get a well deserved break
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Brotherhood of St Laurence′s new $4.9 million respite centre in Frankston was opened on the 28th of August 2009.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Respite
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   Family carers often need support to keep going. Respite is one type of support available. It means having a break for a few hours or a few days, or having some help for a short period.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Media release. Local community hero honoured in Geelong
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot and Member for Corio, Mr Richard Marles have honoured local community hero Mrs Jenny Dew with a Community Service Award in Grovedale.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Media release. More than $290,000 to support respite services - helping local carers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot and Federal Member for Page, Janelle Saffin have announced five one-off grants worth $293,326 for respite services in the North Coast.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Media release. $864,630 boost for two carers services in Page
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot and Member for Page, Janelle Saffin have announced more than $864,000 for two local organisations to support respite services for carers in Page.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Media release. Australian Government supporting carers and their special needs: $38 million
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government has announced funding for a $38 million two-year program to help with the special services for carers.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   National Respite for Carers program - 2008 funding round
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   List of organisations that have approval for funding under the National Respite for Carers Program in the 2008 funding round.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Being a young carer
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheets has some tips on taking care of yourself while also caring for someone else.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Media release. Fast-tracked for nursing home care in bushfire areas - 16 residents
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government has fast-tracked the care for 16 older Australians who lived in the bushfire areas by removing care assessments to enable them to get emergency respite care in aged care homes.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Dementia and Respite Care
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about dementia and respite care.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Respite care
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Links to a range of information about services providing respite care for carers, whether it is in their own home, in the wider community, or in a residential aged care facility.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Carers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Caring is a rewarding experience, but it can also be very demanding. Sometimes carers also need help and support. Links to a range of information and help available for carers
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Application for Respite Care or Permanent Entry to Aged Care Homes
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This form is used by an approved provider or authorised agent of a Commonwealth funded aged care service for new residents - respite or permanent.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Carers - support available
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Carers who look after an older person need support. Help may be available from private agencies, government agencies or family and friends. Respite services are available to give carers a break. Other services may provide help with meals, nursing, gardening and house maintenance.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Dementia and depression
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Depression is very common among people with dementia. Carers should know the signs of depression can include poor sleep, poor appetite, lack of energy and feelings of guilt. Depression may also be a side-effect of medication.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Respite care for people with dementia and their carers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The aims of respite care are to decrease caregiver burden and increase the length of time for which a person with dementia can continue living at home, an outcome which may be both emotionally and financially desirable. Results from three randomized con...
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Disability - volunteer support
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Interchange provides personalised respite and social support services to families of children and young people with a disability in Victoria. Volunteers are carefully matched to meet the needs of the families who request support. All volunteers are trained by professional staff.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Carers - specialist services
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Carers, including family members, are an important resource and need support. People with a mental illness or disability and older people may rely on carers. Support and help for carers, including respite breaks, are available from many sources.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Dementia - how it affects carers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Carers of a person with dementia need help. They can find the experience difficult, exhausting, lonely and overwhelming, but also rewarding. Carers may have to deal with many different feelings including guilt, grief, loss or anger. Support and respite care can help a carer.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Dementia - support services are available
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. Help and services are available for people with dementia and their carers. These include respite care, specialised dementia services, and health and home support services.
Date:   Jan 2008
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