Welcome to the Respite East

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 a disability in the Eastern Metropolitan Region (EMR).

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 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.   
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Building Communities Street by Street

Street by Street is a national neighbourhood support program that aims to foster the development of caring communities by linking up people who live in the same street or nearby.
The focus is on practical helping tasks which can relieve isolation and make the difference between someone remaining in their own home or needing to move into more supportive accommodation, such as:

• Taking the bin in and out
• Hanging washing
• Getting a few items from the shops
• Getting mail from the letter box
• Looking after pets during absences or illness
• Practising language skills

For further information please view the Community Building National Network website.