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.
Mature Aged Carers Program
If you are a parent providing care to your son or daughter with an intellectual or physical disability, then you are also a family Carer. As you get older, the caring role can become increasingly tiring and challenging.
Mature Carers can access up to four weeks respite (such as a short break) per annum. Respite support can help you to re-energise to continue to care for your loved one. Accessing quality, individually tailored care and support for your son or daughter is also essential for your peace of mind.
A parent is also a Carer.
This is a flexible and individually tailored Program, giving Mature Aged Carers a wide choice of respite options. Carers aged 65 to 69 years will have increased assess to respite and support including up to two weeks if the Carer is hospitalised. Carers aged 70+ can access up to four weeks planned respite per annum as well as support in their day to day caring role.
The Mature Aged Carers Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Family, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) and the ACT Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services (DHCS) through the Commonwealth State and Territory Disability Agreement (CSTDA).
Respite can include:
- In home respite support such as personal care, domestic assistance, home maintenance and social support;
- Residential respite for short breaks from your caring role can include tailored or planned; and
- Emergency/crisis support.
