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In-Home Respite
What is In-Home Respite?
This is respite in the home. A trained carer will come and look after the person you care for in your own home. This could be for a few hours or even overnight or longer. Some councils, nursing services, specialist providers and private attendant care agencies, provide in home respite.
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- CHILD & ADULT
ABLE AUSTRALIA - ABLE RESPITE SERVICES
616 Riversdale Road
Camberwell 3166
Able Respite provides occasional in-home and community access respite to people with all disabilities, including Deafblindness.
Who is it for? People aged 6 - 66 years.
Program Hours: Flexible - tailored to meet the needs of the individual.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For More Information please contact:
Telephone:
Freecall: 1300 225 369
Facsimile: 9822 9210
Email: info@ableaustralia.org.au
Website: Able Australia
CITY OF BOROONDARA HEALTH, AGEING AND DISABILITY SERVICES (RESPITE CARE)
360 Burwood Road
Hawthorn 3122
The City of Boroondara Home and Community Care (HACC) program can provide a trained Direct Care Worker for Respite Care in the home and local community for a person with a disability. This enables the Carer to have a break for a few hours during the day, evening or on the weekend. Personal Care and Home Care can also be offered to eligible clients. An in-home assessment is required to determine eligibility, hours, and fees in accordance with the HACC guidelines.
Who is it for? People with a disability living in the City of Boroondara.
Program Hours: 7.00am 1.00am, 7 days a week (excluding public holidays).
Office Hours: 8:30am 5:15pm Monday Friday.
For More Information please contact:
Telephone: 9278 4722
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9278 4748
Email: ageing.disabilityservices@boroondara.vic.gov.au
Website: City of Boroondara
CITY OF MONASH COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES
293 Springvale Road
Glen Waverley 3150
Monash City Council provides services for people with disabilities, the frail aged and their carers to assist them to reside in the community in their own home.
Home Care
Assistance with household tasks, shopping, paying bills, food preparation and attendance at appointments.
Personal Care
Assistance with activities of daily living including dressing, showering, toileting, transfers, mobility and respite.
Social Support Activities
Community meals, social outings, companionship, information, referral and recreation.
Planned Activity Groups
Offering gentle exercise, recreational and music activities as well as outings. An evening group is available for younger dependent adults with a disability.
Transport
A community bus service within the municipality to fixed destinations.
Meals
Cook chill home delivered meals.
Home Maintenance
Includes installation of ramps and rails, limited home and garden maintenance to ensure continued access and safety around the home.
Who is it for? People, who are frail, aged, or have a disability living in the City of Monash.
Program Hours: Variable.
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For More Information please contact:
Telephone: 9518 3553
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9518 3499
Email:
Website: City of Monash
INTERCHANGE INNER EAST INDIVIDUAL CARE 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.
Individual Care Program
Provides individual support for those clients who have external funding. This funding may be from another service organisation such as Yooralla or UCCO, or the client may have DHS funding in the form of an ISP (Individual Support Package). The client may also elect to purchase respite care privately.
We have a casual pool of Respite Care Workers who are skilled and experienced in working with clients with various respite care needs.
Who is it for? People 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:
Website: Interchange Inner East
KNOX CITY COUNCIL - HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE (HACC)
511a Burwood Highway
Wantirna 3152
Knox's Respite Care Service allows carers of the frail, aged or people with a disability the opportunity to have a break. This service is provided in the client's home. Prior to services being provided, each client is assessed in their home for services according to individual needs. Access to services is subject to eligibility, availability of staff and the cost of service is dependent upon income.
Who is it for? People with a disability living in the City of Knox.
Program Hours: Variable.
Office Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For More Information please contact:
Telephone: 9298 8345 or 9298 8370
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9298 8194
Email:
Website: Knox City Council
MANNINGHAM CITY COUNCIL RESPITE CARE
699 Doncaster Road
Doncaster 3109
Respite Care supports carers of frail older people & the elderly and people with disabilities by giving them a break from their caring responsibilities. Assistance can be provided with arranging planned regular respite or occasional respite. Respite is available after an assessment and consultation with the Occupational Health and Safety Team.
Respite for carers of children and young people with disabilities is available during school holidays through the Manningham Activities for Special Kids (MASK) program.
Who is it for? For cares of people with a disability living in the area of Manningham City Council.
Program Hours: 7.00am 12.00am, Monday - Friday.
Office Hours: 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For More Information please contact:
Telephone: 9840 9700
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9840 9744
Email: manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
Website: Manningham City Council
MAROONDAH CITY COUNCIL - RESPITE
9 Civic Square
Croydon 3136
Providing in home respite for carers of children and older persons.
Who is it for? People with a disability living in the City of Maroondah.
Program Hours: Variable.
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For More Information please contact:
Telephone: 9294 5729
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9294 5744
Email: co.care@maroondah.vic.gov.au
Website: Maroondah City Council
MOBILE OVERNIGHT SUPPORT SERVICE (MOSS)
The Mobile Overnight Support Service (MOSS) is a Department of Human Services (DHS) Eastern Metropolitan Region initiative that is managed by Australian Home Care Services Pty Ltd. MOSS aims to assist people with a disability to increase or maintain their independence through the provision of overnight (after hours) attendant care support in their own, or their family's home. MOSS is seen as an extension of a person's existing supports.
The types of services that may be provided include routine, infrequent and ad hoc or minor emergencies. The support provided is designed to enable a person to remain in their home.
Further information regarding the service and the type of support available can be obtained from DHS Intake and Response Service on 1800 783 783 or from Australian Home Care on 9835 9060.
Who is it for? The service supports people within the City of Monash, and depending on demand some surrounding LGAs. For people who require physical assistance during the night.
Program Hours: 9.00pm - 5.00am, 7 days of the week.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: Australian Home Care Services 9835 9060, DHS Intake & Response 1800 783 783
Freecall:
Facsimile:
Email:
Website:
WHITEHORSE CITY COUNCIL AGED & DISABILITY SERVICES
379 397 Whitehorse Road
Nunawading 3131
Home Support Services Home Support Services provide home help, personal and respite assistance to the frail aged, people with a disability and their carers.
Home Maintenance Assists older and disabled residents in their own homes during illness and after hospitalisation. Assessments allocate services according to needs and availability. The focus is on health and safety in and around the home and long-term solutions. Tasks include installation of handrails, ramps and smoke detectors.
Transport Community Transport operates a variety of services within the City of Whitehorse. The service is for frail aged and people with disabilities who have difficulty obtaining transport to local facilities such as shopping, swimming, appointments and day centres. Residents will be assessed according to their eligibility, needs and requirements. There is a charge for these services.
Culturally Linguistical Diverse Services There are services available to assist people from diverse cultural backgrounds. A variety of clubs and organisations cater for many nationalities, including: Cambodian, Chinese, Cypriot, Dutch, Fijian, Greek, Hungarian and Italian.
Social Support Non Centre Based This service offers recreation and social support activities for socially isolated frail older adults and people with disabilities living in the City of Whitehorse. Small group activities provide people with companionship whilst participating in a variety of recreational and leisure activities. This service aims to enhance the independence, emotional, social and intellectual well being of participants. This is achieved by linking people with existing services or creating new services. Services and activities include:
- older adult recreation full day trips and half day trips with more support and less walking
- community lunches in neighbourhood houses and other local venues
- golden oldies movies
- the Top Ten Club for residents over 90 years of age
- the Weekly Explorer for residents with mild memory loss
Social Support Centre Based This service provides social and recreational programs to meet the needs of older/frail aged and socially isolated people with memory loss and younger people with disabilities from English and non-English speaking backgrounds.
Social Support aims to enhance the independence, self esteem and quality of life for all program participants. The aim is to provide opportunities for companionship and friendship through participation in satisfying and enjoyable activities, including gentle exercises, massage/spa/relaxation, cooking, outings/day trips, art/craft and guest speakers. Transport and lunch are provided for a small cost.
Who is it for? People living in the area of Whitehorse City Council with a disability.
Program Hours: Variable.
Office Hours: 8.00am 4.30pm, Monday - Friday.
For More Information please contact:
Telephone: 9262 6333
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9262 6490
Email: customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Website: City of Whitehorse
YARRA RANGES SHIRE COUNCIL - HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Anderson Street
Lilydale 3140
Respite Care - provided in home & outing based for eligible clients to enable carers to take a break. No overnight respite provided.
Planned Activity Groups (PAG) social groups that meet clients needs, encourages independence and provides physical, intellectual, emotional and social stimulation.
Who is it for? People living in the Shire of Yarra Ranges and are HACC eligible. An in-home assessment is required. All services are based on client need and are provided according to available resources.
Program Hours: As negotiated.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For More Information please contact:
Telephone:
Freecall: 1300 368 333
Facsimile: 9294 6483
Email: intakeadministrator@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
Website: Yarra Ranges Shire Council
YOORALLA - IN HOME RESPITE
6 Ellingworth Parade
Box Hill 3128
In Home Respite is designed to provide home and community-based respite to the primary carer(s) of a person with a disability. To meet the requirements of the consumer and carer, the service can be utilised in a flexible and responsive manner. It aims to provide the primary carer(s) with support, allowing time for them either in or away from the home.
Who is it for? People aged 5 - 65 years who have a physical, intellectual, sensory, acquired brain injury or multiple disabilities.
Program Hours:
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For More Information please contact:
Telephone: 9899 2766
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9899 4589
Email:
Website: Yooralla
