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Respite for Older Carers of children with a Disability Program (Hunter Region) Access priority is given to Older Carers aged 60+ years and Indigenous or Kinship Carers aged 50+ years who live with and care for adult children, with a moderate to severe disability, who are aged 25 years or older. What type of Respite can be provided? The intent of the Respite Program is to be as flexible as possible in its approach to the carers support and need.
These options may involve: In Home Respite: Planned day, evening, weekend and/or overnight respite in your home to allow you, the carer, a break from the full time caring role. Community Access & Recreation Respite:
A planned respite option that fits in with the carer/family need for a break. This option offers the are recipient outings in the community and planned events for half/full Centre-Based Day Respite: Skill development and creative activities at HWNS centre or other venue/community group. We have a respite cottage which is located at Waratah West where we are able to offer flexible respite stays to suit the carer. When the care recipients stay at the cottage they have the opportunity to participate in activities within the community. For more information please contact 02 4941 8154.
Contact us:
Mental Health Respite Service: 81 Hakone Road Woongarrah, NSW, 2259 Ph: 4392 3862 Fx: 02 4394 0712
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A range of flexible respite options are currently provided within the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Lower and Upper Hunter Council areas for carers of people with an Intellectual Disability including Autism.
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