Centacare respite service is a community based service working to support relationships between people with a psychiatric illness and their carers. We recognise that people in relationships can benefit from “time out” from each other and their usual routines. This time can be used for having a break, relaxing or trying something different. Respite by its nature is a temporary break. The service provides planned individualised breaks tailored to meet each individuals needs.

Target Group

The service is available to people who:

• Have a psychiatric illness and who receive support from a carer who would benefit from some time away from their caring role.
• Live in the Central Highlands area.
• Are aged 16 to 64.

Availability

The program operates 5 days per week from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

Location

This program is available in the following areas:

Ballarat

4 - 6 Peel St North, Ballarat VIC 3350
Phone: 03 5337 8999
Fax: 03 5332 4465

Referral Process

Referral is via the Centacare Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation Support Service Intake system.

Referrals can be made by family, friends, clinicians, other agencies and organisations, in consultation with the applicant. For more information applicants should phone 03 5333 4661.

Referral form can be downloaded HERE