Seniors Respite Service

Seniors Respite Service is funded by the Australian Government under the National Respite for Carers Program. This service will provide flexible respite to carers of frail older people, people with dementia and people with dementia and challenging behaviours in the Lismore and Richmond Valley LGAs. Respite can be provided in a number of ways and is tailored to meet the needs of the carer and the person they care for. Respite can be provided:
·         In the persons own home on weekdays, evenings or weekends
·         Small group activities at the Goonellabah Community Centre on  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am – 2.30pm
·         Cottage based day respite in small groups on Monday, Fridays and Sundays from 10am – 3pm at the Respite Cottage in Lismore
·         Small group outings to access activities in Lismore, Evans Head and Casino from 10am – 2pm
·         Emergency / unplanned respite is also available.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for Seniors Respite Service:
The care recipient (person receiving care):
·         must reside in the Lismore or Richmond Valley LGA
·         must be 65 years or over (to receive the frail age service), can be under 65 with dementia
·         must have an unpaid carer
How Do I Refer to this service?
·         Referral can be made by telephone, fax or in person – see below for contact details
·         Carers, clients and family members can contact the Respite team on 6620 0000
·         Referral is made via the CIARR for service providers
Assessment and Prioritising
When a telephone referral is received, a member of the Respite Team who answers the call will complete the Intake/Assessment Form to determine eligibility of the client and the services they require. A member of the Respite Team will contact the Carer to complete the assessment process. Once the Intake/Assessment process is completed, the respite care plan will be developed for the client.
How much will it cost the carer?
 
Seniors Respite Service – Contribution Schedule for Respite

Service Type        Cost to Carers           Comments
In home respite           $3.00 / hour          Capped at $15.00 for more than 6 hours
Centre based
(day respite)               $15.00                  This cost covers meals and transport to
                                                             and from respite
Cottage based
(day respite)               $15.00                  This cost covers meals and transport to
                                                             and from respite
Community Access
Day Respite     
(small group outings)   $20.00                 This cost covers meals and transport for outings
 
How do I find out more?
To find out more about Seniors Respite Service and the services it offers please contact, Jodi Scott or Tracy Clement on 6620 0000.

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