Carer Support & Respite

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Carer Support & Respite

A supported break for unpaid carers.

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) provides Respite Care on a planned basis.

This includes:

In-home: KDHS Support Worker will provide support for you in your home while your carer goes out.

Community: Usually takes place at KDHS Pat Hayes Centre, so that you can do things you enjoy.

Weekend: Takes place outside of regular business hours as negotiated.

We can provide support for carers of:

  • Frail older people

  • People with disability

To plan of discuss your Respite Care eligibility, contact us on 03 5857 0241

Cost: There is no cost to access this service.

Service area:

  • Shire of Campaspe

  • City of Greater Shepparton

Respite Care / Carers Respite

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) provides unpaid carers flexible options to take a short break from their caring role.

Our service is confidential and respectful of your needs and circumstances.

Respite Care is provided in a way that suits you. Our skilled staff will work with you to understand and meet your individual needs.

Please note: there is eligibility criteria that must be met. Call 03 5857 0241 to find out more information.

The Carers Respite program is supported by the Victorian Government.

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