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Facility Based Respite

Little Boy at a Facility Based Respite Centre Boy playing with leggo

What is Facility Based Respite?

Facility Based Respite gives carers of people with disabilities the opportunity to take a break from their support role. This can be as a planned experience or in an emergency. Respite stays may range from one night through to an extended period. Yooralla's three respite facilities provide:

  • a home like environment in modern purpose built premises
  • fully wheelchair accessible units with staff trained in the use of specialist equipment and attendant care needs
  • registered nursing assistance to train staff for specific support of people with high and/or complex personal care needs
  • a place in which to meet and socialise with other people of similar age groups
  • an enjoyable experience for the person with a disability

Individuals can use the service for up to 63 days a year.* Where carers need to use respite for longer periods in a year due to particular circumstances, this can be provided depending on availability.

Note: The Department of Human Services (D.H.S.) requires organisations to advise them when families exceed 63 days of respite use in a year. D.H.S. will then assist a family in planning for the complex needs of a person who exceeds this time limit.

Box Hill

  • There are three self-contained units, each with four bedrooms. Children and adults stay in separate units.
  • This facility offers 24-hour care, including active night staffing every day of the year.

Glenroy

  • The facility offers two self-contained units, each with four bedrooms.
  • This facility offers 24-hour care, including active night staffing every day of the year.
  • Additional recreational hours are available on weekends.
  • The service is closed between 9.30am and 3pm during weekdays in school terms unless special arrangements have been made.

Reservoir

  • The facility offers five bedrooms.
  • The facilty is available for use by people living in the northern metropolitan region.
  • The service is fully staffed with sleepover support every day of the year.
  • The service is closed between 9.30am and 3pm during weekdays in school terms unless special arrangements have been made. During school holidays, the service operates all day.
  • There is a strong recreational and community access focus for this service.

Eligibility

This varies between the three facilities. In each case the person must:

  • live with a carer
  • be eligible for services under either the Disability Services Act (D.S.A.), or the Intellectually Disabled Persons Services Act (I.D.P.S.A.)

To be eligible for Box Hill, individuals must also:

  • be aged between five and 65
  • have physical, intellectual, neurological or multiple disabilities
  • live in Victoria

To be eligible for Glenroy, individuals must also:

  • be aged between 6 and 21
  • have a physical, intellectual, and/or multiple disabilities
  • live in Victoria

To be eligible for Reservoir, individuals must also:

  • be aged between 15 and 24
  • have a mild intellectual disability and/or a mild physical disability
  • live in the northern metropolitan region

Priority access for the Reservoir service will be given to families from:

  • culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • ageing carers or carers who have health issues
  • indigenous families
  • families whose care arrangements are at risk of breaking down
  • clients who do not have access to appropriate facility-based respite, but who have a significant need for developing social and community networks with other young people with disabilities who share common skills and interests

Referral and application

Ring and make an appointment to meet the coordinator or manager. They will visit you to make an assessment of support needs. During this visit, you will be asked to sign a range of authorisations that are required before a person can access a service. If you wish to visit any of the services prior to an assessment being completed, this can be arranged. Please do not visit these facilities without first making an appointment. Once an individualised support plan has been developed with you, bookings can be made. We encourage planned bookings well in advance. Our respite services also have some capacity to respond to emergencies. Please contact the coordinator or manager if an emergency arises.

Fees

Age group Fee
Under 13 years old $12.10 per night
13 to 15 years old $14.05 per night
16 to 17 years old $16.85 per night
18 to 20 years old $19.55 per night
21 years and over $25.50 per night

Contact Facility Based Respite

If you would like more information on Yooralla's Facility Based Respite Services, please contact the service in your area.

Glenroy and Reservoir Facility Based Respite - Area Manager
293 High Street
Preston VIC 3072
Tel: (03) 9496 0000
Fax: (03) 9496 0001
Email: racs.northwest@yooralla.com.au
Box Hill Facility Based Respite - Area Manager
6 Ellingworth Parade
Box Hill VIC 3128
Tel: (03) 9899 2766
Fax: (03) 9899 4589
Email: racs.eastern@yooralla.com.au