Carer Advisory Service
For information, referral, advocacy, problem solving, developing options, counselling appointments and workshops.
1800 242 636*

Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
For information on community aged care and disability services in your area and all respite enquiries.
1800 052 222*
For emergency respite after hours call: 1800 059 059*

Carers ACT Belconnen Office
Ground Floor
Churches Centre
54 Benjamin Way
Belconnen ACT 2617

Ph: (02) 6296 9900
Fax: (02) 6296 9999


Carers ACT Torrens Office
1 Torrens Place
Torrens ACT 2607

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*An Australian Government Initiative. Free local call. Mobile phones charged at mobile rates.

FLEXIBLE FAMILIES SUPPORT (FFS) PROGRAM

What is Flexible Family Support?

Flexible Family Support (FFS) represents a significant change in approach from traditional respite responses. It encourages families, individuals and communities to explore develop and strengthen supports.

Therefore Flexible Family Support is not just about purchasing equipment, services, short term support or responding to a crisis.

FFS adopts a broad base description of support that acknowledges the diverse needs of families and the wide array of services vital for meeting such needs.

We do this by working closely with families to identify how they can best be assisted to develop personalised responses, reflective of the needs at different stages, which encourage growth.

Flexible Family Support focus on a caring relationship.

Who is it for?

Flexible Families Support (FFS) assists:

• People who in a caring relationship with someone who is either an older person, a person who has a disability or a person with a mental health issue

• People who want to explore different ways of supporting, nurturing and developing their caring relationship

How do we do it?

By working with you and your family to:

• Identify issues and concerns
• Develop a sustainable relationship
• Develop your family's strengths
• Explore creative possibilities
• Support you as a primary decision maker
• Build on existing natural and community supports

Would you like to know more?

If you are interested in finding out more about Flexible Family Support please contact one of the following:

Carers ACT
6296 9900
Community Connections
6296 1133
Community Options
6295 8800