Respite for carers supporting a person with an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder.

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 EACH Respite for Carers provide a range of support services which:

• enable carers and the people they care for to have a break from the regular care situation
• allow carers to have time for themselves whilst the person they care for is being supported by trained staff
• offer different options for people in different situations
• explore each individual carer's needs and tailors respite options to meet those needs
• assist parents and family members by providing information and referral supports.

Support is available to:

• Parents and carers of a person with an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder (priority is given to older carers)
• People living in Manningham, Monash, Whitehorse, Maroondah, Knox, Boroondara, and the Shire of Yarra Ranges.

Who is a carer?

A carer is someone providing unpaid care for a relative or friend who has an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder.

Many carers often do not call themselves carers: they just support their family member because “that’s what families do!”

What is respite?

Respite simply means time out from caring - time to do other things, such as pursuing social and personal interests or everyday activities like shopping and appointments.