Carer Support Programs – Disability
Carer Support - Disability provides short-term support and assistance to carers of people with a disability who are less than 65 years of age.
These programs are available to carers
- Who live in the Bayside, Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Glen Eira, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip or Stonnington local government areas, and
- Who have been providing care that is likely to be ongoing for at least six months or more.
Carer Support - Disability
Carer Support Workers assist carers to find the balance between caring for others and caring for themselves. They can
- Meet carers' short term requirements for support and assistance
- Assist carers to plan their short and long term care and support needs
- Provide carers with emotional support and help identify ways to improve their wellbeing
- Explore ways carers can get the most effective breaks and supports
- Connect carers and the people they care for to appropriate local services, and
- Provide information about the range of disability and community services available.
For more information about this program please call 1800 052 222.
To view the brochure Carer Support Disability, click here.
For more information about disability respite options in the southern region, click here to go to the Respite South Website.
