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*

Carers ACT Northside (Main office)
2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent
HOLT ACT 2615

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

The Cottage
Dementia Respite - Low Care
117 Denison Street
Deakin ACT 2600

Ph: (02) 6285 2082
Fax: (02) 6282 5784

Fraser House
Disability Respite for Mature Carers
30a Kerrigan Street
Fraser ACT 2615

Ph: (02) 6259 9555
Fax: (02) 6259 9333

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

Flexible Family Support Program

Flexible Family Support is an ACT Health funded program and is delivered at Carers ACT, Community Options and Community Connections. Flexible Family Support focuses on improving the quality of life of all members of the family. Target group – Family Unit

Eligibility Criteria
FFS supports:

• Family carers of children with disabilities.
• Family carers supporting ageing parents with high needs.
• Family carers experiencing change after an unexpected or traumatic event such as an acquired disability or chronic illness.
• Family carers from different ways of life including Cultural and Diverse Background and Indigenous Background.

Purpose of the program

Flexible Family Support aims:

• To provide long term support planning for the future and working closely with the family to improve their quality of life
• To develop a support network with a combination of community and natural supports such family, friends and neighbours.

 Flexible Family Support is a combination of Case Coordination and Brokerage

 Case Coordination can include:

• Long Term Support
• Exploring different supports
• Guidance and Advocacy
• Working side by side with the family
• Review of caring relationships
• Bringing balance to the whole family

 Brokerage can include:

• Special Equipment
• Services that bring positive changes to the family