Southern Way Disability Services
(03) 5572 1028
Mpower Inc
71 Koroit St., Warrnambool
Phone: 5561 8111
Email: admin@mpower.org.au
Website: www.mpower.org.au
Carer Connect Program
(03) 5559 4800
Lyndoch Living Carer Support Program
(03) 5561 9394
Wellways (Warrnambool)
505 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool VIC 3280
(03) 4333 0251
Moyne Shire Council
(03) 5558 7888
Princes Street, Port Fairy VIC 3284
Moyne Health Services (Moyneyana House)
College Street
Port Fairy VIC 3284
(03) 5568 0163
Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre
155 Montgomery Street, Lake Bolac, VIC, 3351
(03) 5355 8700
Beaufort & Skipton Health Service (Skipton Campus)
(03) 5340 1100
Skipton Hostel
(03) 5340 1124
Additional Information: Personal care for older persons service; disability supported accommodation service.
Cobden District Health Services
(03) 5595 3100
Terang and Mortlake Health Service
66- 68 High Street, TERANG, 3264, VIC
(03) 5592 0300
Southern Way Disability Services
(03) 5572 1028
Wellways (Hamilton)
Room 14, Mary Knoll Centre
7-15 Clarendon St., Hamilton VIC 3300
(03) 4333 0251
Southern Grampians Shire Council
(03) 5573 0444
111 Brown St, Hamilton VIC 3300
Western District Health Service (Hamilton)
20 Foster St., Hamilton VIC 3300
(03) 5551 8222
Wellways (Portland)
18 Wellington Rd., Portland VIC 3305
(03) 4333 0251
Kyeema Support Services (Portland)
(03) 5523 5999
Harbourside Lodge (Portland)
(03) 5521 0300
Glenelg Shire Council
Cliff Street,
Portland, VIC 3305
Phone: 5522 2200
Email: HACCEnquiries@glenelg.vic.gov.au
Website: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au
There are many other services available to support Carers of a person with a disability 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
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.
Respite has been shown to help sustain family caregiver health and wellness, avoid or delay out-of-home placements, and reduce the likelihood of abuse and neglect.
A pilot study showed that respite may also reduce the likelihood of divorce and help sustain marriages.
Even though many families take great joy in providing care to their loved ones so that they can remain at home, the physical, emotional and financial consequences for the family caregiver can be overwhelming.
Respite provides a break, which can have health benefits.
Sixty percent of family caregivers age 19 to 64 recently surveyed by the Commonwealth Fund reported fair or poor health, one or more chronic conditions, or a disability, compared with only 33% of non-caregivers.
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