South West Respite and Carelink Centre

What we do

• 54 Centres throughout Australia• 11 in WA• Red Cross Centres• South West WA (Bunbury)• Metro East (East Perth) • Metro South East (Willetton)

The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centers provide a single point of contact for those in need and their carers. Services include:

• information • referral• advice on a full range of

respite services; and • assistance with respite

What is a carer?Carers are people who provide voluntary care for a family member, friend or neighbour who:– has a disability;– a mental illness;– dementia;– a terminal illness;– or is frail aged

They may be a child, teenager or elderly person who lives with them or in their own home.

Carer Respite provides the opportunity for a carer to take a break from their caring role, whether it be a planned break on a regular basis or an emergency or unexpected situation

Our servicesCarer respite can include • In-home care;• Assistance with home tasks; and • Residential respite

Which may alleviate carer stress helping clients live independently in their own homes.

Programs we runCarelinkAustralian Government Department of Health and Ageing

Carer RespiteNational Respite for Carers Programs Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing

Respite for Carers of Young People with Severe and Profound DisabilitiesDepartment of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)

Mental health respite (mental health issues, autism, or an intellectual disability)Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)

Programs we runYoung Carers Respite and Information Services Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)

ACHA – Assistance with Care & Housing for the AgedAustralian Government Department of Heath & Ageing

Other Support

Dementia Education

Consumer Directed Respite Care

Practical Support (Supporting mothers who have perinatal mental health problems)

Family Support (Supporting families with multiple births and postnatal depression)Carer Support

Telecross

FREECALL* 1800 052 222 (*calls from mobiles charged at mobile rates)

Feel free to call for more informationThank you