What is the Flexible Respite Options Program?

This is a respite care program auspiced by WRESACARE and funded by the State Government, to provide flexible and responsive options to carers, other than facility based or in-home support.

Children's Program.

The program funds/operates school holiday programs, friendship/activity groups, for children of all ages. Assistance is also given to other organisations to support children in activities of their choice. There is also limited ability to meet once-off respite situations - not emergency.

Adult Program

Several social/friendship groups meet on a regular basis and a holiday program operates for 18y.o. and older. Camps and outings are arranged each year. There is limited ability to meet once-off respite situations - not emergency.

Who can use the programs?

The service is available to carers of adults, children and youths who have a disability, and live in Greater Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. The disability may be intellectual, sensory, physical or an acquired brain injury. The client must live at home with the carer.

What is the cost?

The cost of the program is based on the Home and Community Care Fee Guidelines, and is currently a minimum of $2.00 per hour.

How do you apply?

A client, carer or any other person may make a referral to the program by writing or telephoning the Respite manager.

WRESACARE service.

WRESACARE is a community-managed, not for profit organisation that is controlled by a Committee of Management, made up of clients, parents and interested community members. WRESACARE conducts a number of programs that are of interest to clients and carers. These include weekend camps, holiday programs, social groups etc.