If you are under 50 years old with disability which restricts your ability to complete daily tasks associated with independent living, Wathaurong have a home and community care team that may be able to assist you.

Casa Services can help you with support packages to enable you to live in the community as independently as possible. They also assist with supported accommodation and respite.

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.

The ACT find-a-health service is an online directory of health services available throughout the Australian Capital Territory. To search for respite services you can type in ‘respite’ and narrow your search by suburb.

The Better Health Channel has a range of information on respite supports and services for people in Victoria with a disability.

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.

Information about Respite and other support for carers.

If you are a veteran with disability you may be able to access respite services through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

The commission website has a range of information on respite services in Western Australia and can help you locate services in your local area.

This program offers support for carers and other people impacted by mental health issues, including social and recreational support groups, counselling (carers only), education workshops, and respite accommodation.