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Flexible Respite/Brokerage
What is Flexible Respite/Brokerage?
This can be a confusing term, but it basically means that the respite is “flexible” to meet your individual needs. It could mean respite in the home, or in the community, recreation activities or holidays.
Brokerage refers to funds held by some agencies that help you purchase services that you may need.
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Brokerage refers to funds held by some agencies that help you purchase services that you may need.
- CHILD
INTERCHANGE INNER EAST – FLEXIBLE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
2 Kendall Street
Canterbury 3126
Interchange Inner East is a community based not-for-profit organisation which provides planned respite programs that are responsive to the changing needs of families and their children/young adults with disabilities. At present Interchange Inner East provides a range of programs each of which differ to suit individual needs. They are the Host Program, the Recreation Program, the Flexible Family Support Program and the Individual Care Program.
The Flexible Family Support Program provides a package of planned flexible respite hours to families who have a child with high support needs, requiring one on one support.
• Families whose child is aged 0-19 years with high support needs are provided with an agreed number of hours of care each year.
• Families decide when and how to use their allocated hours of respite – children can be cared for at home and/or out and about in the community.
Who is it for? Children aged 0 - 19 years living in the areas of Boroondara, Manningham, Monash & Whitehorse.
Program Hours: Variable.
Office Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For More Information please contact:
Telephone: 9836 9811
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9888 5272
Email: stephanie@iie.org.au
Website:
- ADULT
BRAINLINK SERVICES - EMR ABI FLEXIBLE RESPITE FUND FOR FAMILIES
Level 4, Suite 3, Palm Plaza Business Centre
54 Railway Road
Blackburn 3130
Provides support to suit the needs of families, carers and the person being cared for through:
- purchasing of goods and services
- providing respite options to suit a family, carer and the person being cared for
- arranging access to services and organisations which may provide support and social contacts.
BrainLink Services is a statewide service dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by conditions of the brain and providing support to families. BrainLink specialises in supporting those affected by stroke, head injuries and brain tumour; and people with progressive neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's diseases or Muscular Dystrophy
Malignant Brain Tumour Support Group, Blackburn
Meet the third Tuesday of every month at The Nerve Centre in Blackburn from 1.30pm to 3.30pm
For more information, contact BrainLink Services.
Who is it for? People living in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
Program Hours: Weekends.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Thursday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9845 2960
Freecall: 1800 677 579
Facsimile: 9845 2882
Email: coordinator@brainlink.org.au
Website: BrainLink Services Ltd
IMPACT SUPPORT SERVICES Inc – IMPACT LEISURE SERVICES
59 Warrigal Road
Oakleigh 3166
Impact Leisure Services is a division of IMPACT that provides respite and recreation programs and supported holiday opportunities to adults with intellectual disabilities. Impact Leisure Services offers an extensive holiday program incorporating weekend, longer trips and interstate and overseas trips. We recognise that the holiday program listed may not be suitable for everyone. We are happy to develop alternative holiday options and can ‘tailor make’ holidays for individual support needs.
Impact leisure Services also offers a Flexible Funded Respite Program. The purpose of this funding is to provide respite and social support through holiday and respite opportunities. People participating in the Funded Respite Program can choose a support option which best meets their identified needs, support and requirements and interests. This funding has limited places and a waiting list may apply.
Who is it for? Adults 18 years plus with an intellectual disability.
Program Hours: Various times – including weekends.
Office Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9568 6144
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9568 6044
Email: impact@impact.vic.edu.au
Website: IMPACT SUPPORT SERVICES
MS AUSTRALIA ACT/NSW/VIC - SHORT TERM FLEXIBLE RESPITE PROGRAM
The Nerve Centre
54 Railway Parade
Blackburn 3130
MS Australia can provide flexible funds to employ services to provide episodes of respite to support the individual with a disability, their family, and carer through short-term and time limited breaks. The respite can support the individual at home or in an alternative family home or through community activities with trained staff. The Short Term Flexible Respite Program helps to support and maintain the strength of the family unit.
Who is it for? People with Multiple Sclerosis and other progressive neurological conditions registered with MS Australia
Program Hours: Variable
Office Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9845 2700
Freecall: 1800 042 138
Facsimile: 9845 2777
Email: msconnect@mssociety.com.au
Website: MS Australia
- CHILD & ADULT
CARE CONNECT - ROSEBUD RETREAT
Office - Suite 404, 4th Floor
Knox City Shopping Centre
Burwood Highway
Knox 3152
House - Rosebud
The new stylish home away from home has been provided as a relaxing alternative for ageing carers to take a break from the day-to-day demands of caring for a loved one with either a physical/intellectual disability or a mental illness. Rosebud Retreat is a fully furnished self catering house with 3 bedrooms. Bedding and linen is provided at no extra cost. Guests will need to arrange to bring or hire any daily living equipment or aids they will need. The retreat is best suited to guests who are ambulant. The home is approximately 600m from the beach front, and is within walking distance to Rosebud Plaza.
Who is it for? Priority is given to ageing carers of someone with a disability or mental illness, but other enquiries are also welcome. Please call us to discuss your needs.
Program Hours: Bookings available throughout the year. There is a 2 night minimum stay. Check in after 2pm and check out before 11am.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9362 8000 (all enquiries are managed via our Footscray office)
Freecall:
Facsimile:
Email: rosebudretreat@careconnect.org.au
Website: Care Connect
EACH - EACH RESPITE FOR CARERS
46 Warrandyte Road
Ringwood 3134
EACH Respite for Carers is an Australian Government initiative that provides a range of support service which:
- enable carers and the people they care for to have a break from the regular care situation.
- allow carers to have time for themselves whilst the person they care for is being supported by trained staff.
- offer different options for people in different situations.
- explore each individual carer's needs and tailors respite options to meet those needs.
- assist parents and family members by providing information and referral supports.
Support is available to:
- parents and carers of a person with a disability or mental health issue
- priority to aging carers
Who is it for? Carers of a person who has an intellectual disability, mental illness or autism, living in the Eastern Metropolitan Region.
Program Hours: Variable over 7 days, depending on the needs of the family.
Office Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9871 1850
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9876 0100
Email: respiteforcarers@each.com.au
Website: EACH
EACH - SHIRE OF YARRA RANGES INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE
1 Little Yarra Road
Yarra Junction 3797
The SYR Disability Information & Referral Service provides a range of support services which:
- assist families/carers by providing information, referral and assistance to access relevent services.
- enable families/carers to establish links with service in their local area.
- offer different options for people in different situations.
- can include access to emergency respite funds, when all other funding options have been exhausted (requests assessed on an individual basis).
- will provide a central point of contact for carers of people with a disability and service providers to obtain information on respite and carer support services and opportunities in the Shire of Yarra Ranges with particular focus in the outer east corridor.
Who is it for? Parents and carers of a person with a disability aged 6 - 64 years living in the Shire of Yarra Ranges who do not have a case manager.
Program Hours: Variable over 7 days, depending on the needs of the family.
Office Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 5967 5875 or 9871 1850
Freecall:
Facsimile: 5967 2768
Email: respiteforcarers@each.com.au
Website: EACH
UNITINGCARE COMMUNITY OPTIONS (UCCO) - COMMONWEALTH RESPITE AND CARELINK CENTRE(CRCC)
Ground Floor, Building 5
Brandon Office Park
530 - 540 Springvale Road
Glen Waverley VIC 3150
Short term respite and planning services are available for the primary carers of people with a disability. Funding for some services is also available.
Short term respite and planning services are available for young people with a substantial caring role through the Young Care program.
A variety of planned and short-term respite options are available for the carers of older people in addition to planning support.
Who is it for? Carers caring for someone with a disability and residing in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
Program Hours: 24 hours
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 1800 059 059 (or (03)9239 2580 from mobiles and for people calling outside the Eastern Metropolitan Region)
Freecall: 1800 059 059
Facsimile: 9239 2522
Email:
Website: UCCO
YOORALLA - BREAKAWAY FLEXIBLE RESPITE PROGRAM
6 Ellingworth Parade
Box Hill 3128
The Breakaway Flexible Respite program aims to provide short term funding to carers of people with a disability to meet a specific respite request. The funding enables carers to develop respite options that meet both their own needs and the needs of a person for whom they care.
Who is it for? Primary carer of a person with a disability aged between 6 and 64 years. Living in the Eastern region of Melbourne.
Program Hours: Tuesday - Friday
Office Hours: Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9899 2766
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9899 4589
Email:
Website: Yooralla
YOORALLA - RESPITE SERVICE COORDINATION
Suite 2
587 Canterbury Road
Surrey Hills 3127
Respite Service Coordination is a unique program designed to assist carers of a person with a disability aged between 6 and 64 years living in the Eastern Region. The program co-actively works with carers to navigate the respite service system.
Who is it for? Primary carer of a person with a disability aged between 6 and 64 years, living in the Eastern region of Melbourne and does not have active case management.
Program Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9831 5600
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9830 0003
Email:
Website: Yooralla
YOORALLA – RESPITE INFORMATION & DEVELOPMENT IN THE EAST (RIDE)
Suite 2
587 Canterbury Road
Surrey Hills 3127
Provides information about respite options for people with a disability. RIDE supports the development and enhancement of respite services in the Eastern Metropolitan Region.
Who is it for? People with a disability living with a primary carer aged between 6 and 64 years, living in the Eastern region of Melbourne.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 1300 886 798
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9830 0003
Email: ride@yooralla.com.au
Website: Respite East
