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Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
The Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre is carer focused and provides carers with:
* Information, referral to services and respite;
* Respite booking services;
* Creative and flexible respite options;
* One off, short term or emergency respite (not ongoing);
* Emotional support; and
* Financial assistance with respite costs where applicable.
A carer is a family member or friend providing home based support for someone who is:
* Frail aged or has Dementia;
* An adult or child with a disability;
* A person with chronic illness;
* A person with a Mental Health condition; or
* Young carers.
The Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre and Carelink Centre provides an after hours emergency respite service.
Age Ranges
All ages
Last Updated: 30/03/06