Respite options for people with ME/CFS
This page contains references to respite options for people with a disability, which includes ME/CFS.
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres are information centres for older people, people with disabilities and those who provide care and services. Centres provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, interstate or anywhere within Australia. You can contact your nearest Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre by phoning 1800 052 222.
Respite North and West, with the support of Carers Victoria - Respite Connections have produced a booklet titled 'Respite Houses for children and adults with a disability: Houses located in the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne'. There are six houses located throughout the region.
- Melbacc Respite House, Melton. Ph. 9747 9058. Managed by Shire of Melton Aged and Disability Services, ph. 9747 7321.
- Curlew Avenue Respite House, Altona. Managed by Department of Human Services, Disability Services North and West Region, ph. 9412 2741.
- Parsons Street House, Sunshine. Ph. 9312 4940. Managed by Scope Victoria, ph. 8311 4000.
- Pindari Avenue Respite House, Taylors Lakes. Ph. 9390 3286. Managed by Annecto, ph. 9314 0988.
- Bayside Villa, Williamstown. Ph. 9397 4744. Managed by Paraquad, ph. 9397 4744.
- Hendry Street Respite House, Sunshine. Managed by Disability Accommodation Services, North and West Region, ph. 9275 7000.
Facility-based respite care is able to support families by providing parents/carers with a break from the demands of caring. Respite Houses provide a 'home like' environment staffed by qualified workers.
