In Home Respite

What is In Home Respite?

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. This service offers the advantage of minimising disruptions to family members, especially the person with a disability.

Eligibility

individuals with physical, intellectual, sensory, acquired brain injury, or multiple disabilities
people who reside across the Melbourne metropolitan area
people aged from birth to 64 years
people who live with and are dependent upon a primary carer

Referral and application

All potential consumers must complete a referral form that can be accessed by clicking Department of Human Services. The referral form outlines the needs of the consumer and their current living situation and supports. This form enables us to prioritise applications so that when funding becomes available, it is allocated according to the need.

Fees

There are no fees attached to this service. However, if a staff member is requested to attend an outing with an associated cost, the consumer or their carer is requested to cover this.

Contact In Home Respite

If you would like more information on Yooralla's In Home Respite services, please contact the service in your area:

Southern: 319 Neerim Road
Carnegie Victoria 3163; Tel: (03) 9568 5589; Fax: (03) 9568 5234; Email: racs@yooralla.com.au

Eastern: 6 Ellingworth Parade
Box Hill Victoria 3128; Tel: (03) 9899 2766; Fax: (03) 9899 4589; Email: racs.eastern@yooralla.com.au

North / Western: 293 High Street
Preston Victoria 3072; Tel: (03) 9496 0000; Fax: (03) 9496 0001; Email: racs.northwest@yooralla.com.au

Gippsland: 24 Kay Street
Traralgon, Vic 3844; Tel: (03) 5174 1111; Fax: (03) 5174 0055; Email: racs.gipps@yooralla.com.au