Southern Metropolitan Region Respite Funding

People who live in all parts of the Southern Metropolitan area can access funding for respite through the Southern Metropolitan Region Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre.

For more information visit the website or call CareLine on 1800 059 059 or visit an office at the following addresses:

Caulfield Hospital 260 Kooyong Road Caulfield VIC 3162 fax: 03 9076 6139

50 Walker Street Dandenong Vic 3175 fax: 03 9794 6504

Peninsula Health Jacksons Road Mt Eliza VIC 3930 fax: 03 9788 1309

Sandringham Hospital 193 Bluff Rd Sandringham 3191 fax: 03 9076 1610

People who live in the inner southern suburbs can also access funding from Yooralla Breakaway Flexible Respite Funding. This includes suburbs in the local government areas of Bayside, Stonnington, Kingston, Glen Eira and Port Phillip.

Visit the website to access information and application forms. http://www.yooralla.com.au/breakaway.php  

Other Respite Funding Options in the Southern Region

To search for other services and programs that provide respite read Time for a Break: a guide to respite care and recreation services for people with disabilities and their families in the southern metropolitan region. Alternetively visit www.serviceseeker.com.au