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Child Disability Assistance Payment
This is an annual payment to help with the cost of caring for a child with disability. You might be able to get the payment if you get a Carer Allowance.
My Aged Care
You can call My Aged Care for respite if you care for a person over 65 and need a break. Respite services are available under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
My Community Directory
The My Community Directory website is a database of a large variety of community services throughout Australia, you can use the website to search for services using key words and your location.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can often help you to take break if you care for someone with disability who takes part in the NDIS. Call 1800 800 110 for more information.
NSW Department of Family and Community Services
The Department of Family and Community Services has published Respite program guidelines to help support you if you are a carer or person with disability and have a need for respite.
Raising Children
The Raising Children website has some ideas for respite if you are caring for a child with disability, autism spectrum disorder or other special needs.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme
This scheme provides a payment to help with the extra study costs for your children. You might be able to get this payment if your children can’t go to a state or public school because they live in an isolated area, have disability or have special health needs.
Carer Gateway
The Carer Gateway also has an online resource that can help you to find respite or other support if you need a break.
For emergency respite care, you can contact Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737.
Young Carer Bursary Program
This is financial help to reduce your need to have a part-time job if you are studying or training and taking care of someone. You might be able to get this payment if you are aged 12–25 years or under, in high school, or at university or TAFE.
Managing your finances
Information for new migrants about managing your finances.