The City of Port Phillip provides free or low cost activities and local community events accessible to frail older people or older people with support needs and their carers.
The Inner South Mental Health Carers Network is holding a Dual Diagnosis forum for carers and service providers on Wednesday 21 July from 3.30 - 6.30 p.m. in the Ashley Ricketson Centre (@ Caulfield Hospital).
The proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to introduce a new national safety net, ensuring peace of mind for all Australians should they or someone they love become severely disabled.
Carers are usually family members or friends who provide support to someone living at home who has a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, dementia or who is frail aged.
Respite is a break from the caring role. Respite should be a positive, enjoyable experience for the person you care for as well as a rest for yourself.