Southern Respite Service

Respite Program (Illawarra Region)
A range of flexible respite options are currently provided within the Illawarra(Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama) areas for carers of people with a mental illness and/or carers of people with an Intellectual Disability including Autism.

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 care recipient outings in the community and planned events for half/full days and evenings e.g. sporting events, movie, restaurant, live bands or concerts.

Centre-Based Day Respite: Skill development and creative activities at a HWNS centre or other venue/community group.

Contact Us:

Barb Johnson (Program Coordinator)

A: 102 Auburn St, Wollongong NSW 2500

P: 02 4221 0300

F: 02 4227 0142

Mobile: 0404 847 228

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Jessica Grbin (Project Coordinator)

A: 167A Swamp Road, Dunmore, NSW, 2533

P: 02 4237 5042

F: 02 4227 1042

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Expressions of Interest Form 104.99 Kb complete and return or drop the expression of need form to our office and we will contact you to discuss your needs.