Our "Respite for Older Carers" program offers much-needed respite for parents aged 60 and over who care for their son or daughter with a disability.

It offers respite breaks of up to 24 hours each month. Respite care can take place in your home or out and about in the community, and can include weekends away or holidays.

You are eligible if:

• You are a carer aged 60 years or over (or indigenous carer 50 years or over)
• You receive the Carer Allowance
• Your son or daughter is 25 years or over
• Your son or daughter receives the Disability Support Pension

Our staff are happy to assist if you need help in applying for the Carer Allowance or Disability Support Pension.

Click here to see our brochure.

For more information, contact your local Co-ordinator on 9564 1030 (metro Melbourne), 5622 7777 (Gippsland), 0439 144 634 (Bendigo and the Loddon-Mallee region) and 5331 5667 (Grampians).

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