Wellways (Hamilton)
Mary Knoll Centre
7/130 Lonsdale St., Hamilton VIC 3300
(03) 4333 0251
Wellways (Portland)
3, Henty Street, Portland VIC 3305
(03) 4333 0251
Wellways (Warrnambool)
10-11 24/36 Fairy St,
Warrnambool VIC 3280
03 5599 9210
Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect (Carer Support Wellways)
2/223 Koroit St,
Warrnambool, 3280
1300 000 717
Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative
24 Hopkins Rd,
Warrnambool VIC 3280
03 5559 1234
admin@gunditjmara.org.au
Gunditjmara Health Services
24 Hopkins Rd,
Warrnambool VIC 3280
03 5564 3344
health@gunditjmara.org.au
Brophy Family and Youth Services (Warrnambool)
Brophy Community & Youth Complex,
210 Timor Street, Warrnambool, 3280
Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm
03 5561 8888
1300 276 749
Camperdown Mental Health Services
64 Scott St,
Camperdown VIC 3260
1800 808 284
Western District Health Service (Hamilton)
Hamilton Base Hospital,
20 Foster St,
Hamilton VIC 3300
03 5551 8222
Hamilton Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
122 Lonsdale St,
Hamilton VIC 3300
1800 808 284
The Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD)
172 Merri Street,
Warrnambool VIC 3280
03 5564 5700
wrad@wrad.org.au
Casterton Memorial Hospital
Mental Health Information & Referral Service
63-69 Russell St., Casterton VIC 3311
(03) 5554 2555
Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre
155 Montgomery Street,
Lake Bolac, VIC, 3351
03 5355 8700
lbbnc@lbbnc.org.au
Portland Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
152 Percy Street,
Portland, VIC, 3305
1800 808 284
Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect (Carer Support Wellways)
2/223 Koroit St,
Warrnambool, 3280
1300 000 717
There are many other services available to support carers, including;
For support and referral information please contact
Barwon Health Carer Support (South West)
Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm
(03) 4215 7600
Carer Gateway (South West)
Mon – Fri 8.00am – 5.00pm
1800 422 737
Carer Gateway, Emergency respite & After Hours Support
24 hours/ 7 days
1800 422 737
Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect (Carer Support Wellways)
2/223 Koroit St,
Warrnambool, 3280
1300 000 717
The Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD)
172 Merri Street,
Warrnambool VIC 3280
03 5564 5700
wrad@wrad.org.au
Casterton Memorial Hospital
Mental Health Information & Referral Service
63-69 Russell St., Casterton VIC 3311
(03) 5554 2555
Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre
155 Montgomery Street,
Lake Bolac, VIC, 3351
03 5355 8700
lbbnc@lbbnc.org.au
Portland Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
152 Percy Street,
Portland, VIC, 3305
1800 808 284
Dhauwurd Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Services (DWECH)
18 Wellington Road,
Portland, VIC, 3305
03 5521 7535
reception@dwech.com.au
Carer Connect Program
(03) 5559 4800
A Carer is a family member or friend who provides ongoing unpaid care to a person who is frail aged, has dementia, a disability, is palliative or has a mental illness.
Respite provides an opportunity for Carers to have a “timeout” from their usual caring role and focus on their wellbeing.
Respite care may also assist the cared for in exploring different options and opportunities within the community.
Respite helps maintain a positive relationship between the Carer (family, friend, neighbour) and the individual which they care.
Emergency respite or unplanned care is used when carers cannot provide immediate care in a crisis or emergency situation.
In-Home Care
Respite can be provided in your own home, e.g. personal care or home help. Services are provided by local councils, nursing services, specialist services, specialist providers, or private attendant care agencies. In-home respite is usually offered for a few hours but can be arranged overnight in extreme circumstances.
Planned Respite Care
Respite care for people with a diagnosed psychiatric disability using existing services to provide a range of options, e.g. Recreational activities and programs, residential and community services.
Young Carers
Young carers are children or young people in full-time education and are the primary carer for a family member who has a disability, chronic illness, mental health issue, is frail aged, or has an alcohol or other drug problem.
Young carers can be caring for parents, siblings, grandparents or other relatives.
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