What is Respite?
Respite gives the carers of people with disabilities an opportunity to take a break from their support role. Carers can enjoy a break, secure in the knowledge that their loved one is in a secure environment, enjoying a positive experience. This can be as a planned break or responding to an emergency. Your respite experience may be for a few hours, a few days or extended periods. Respite can mean many different things to each of us. It could mean:
- Looking after your own health
- Pursuing interests and hobbies that you enjoy
- Spending time with friends, a family member or partner
- Having a break from your usual caring role and responsibilities
- Catching up on bills, shopping or errands
- Going on a holiday or having a night out
- Relaxing, reading a book or having a sleep.
This website has been developed as part of RIDE’s commitment to assist carers, case managers, service providers and members of the community to access up to date information regarding respite opportunities available for people with disabilities in the Eastern Metropolitan Region (EMR).
Website:
DHS Eastern Metropolitan Region localities
What types of Respite are available?
There are many different types of respite care available.
In An Emergency
