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Better Health Channel
The Better Health Channel has a range of information on respite supports and services for people in Victoria with a disability.
Local Area Coordinators (LACs)
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan.
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.
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.
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.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
If you are a veteran with disability you may be able to access respite services through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Multilingual Information Access (MiAccess)
MiAccess is a website that brings together available translated information for people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, their carers and community.
Health and Wellbeing for Indigenous Australians
The National Indigenous Australians Agency provides culturally-appropriate primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.