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Follow the links below to find information about various support services for carers.
Reviewed March 2009
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Home care and support
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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| Description: |
Information about home care and support available to eligible members of the veteran community.
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| Date: |
Jun 2009
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Respite care
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Links to a range of information about services providing respite care for carers, whether it is in their own home, in the wider community, or in a residential aged care facility.
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Dec 2008
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Disability - support for families
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Making a Difference is a government program which provides family based support for Victorian families who have a relative affected by a disability. A variety of support and services may be provided, based on the needs of each family.
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Oct 2008
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About Community Aged Care Packages
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Provides information on the support available to older Australians and their carers through Community Aged Care Packages.
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Sep 2008
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Home and Community Care: frequently asked questions
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program is a cost-shared program between the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments. The program provides funding for a range of services which support people who are at risk of inappropriate admission to long term residential care. The Program also supports their carers.
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| Date: |
Aug 2008
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Support groups
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Brainlink Foundation
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| Description: |
Brain Foundation maintains an up to date list of contacts for support groups for individuals and carers operating throughout Melbourne and rural Victoria.
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| Date: |
Aug 2008
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Disability - volunteer support
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Interchange provides personalised respite and social support services to families of children and young people with a disability in Victoria. Volunteers are carefully matched to meet the needs of the families who request support. All volunteers are trained by professional staff.
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| Date: |
Mar 2008
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What is therapy?
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Novita Children's Services
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| Description: |
The services that Novita provides to support children with physical disability are introduced. Access is provided to sub-pages that provide extensive information about each service.
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| Date: |
Jan 2008
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| Title: |
Carers booklet
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Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs
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| Description: |
A booklet developed to assist carers, providing information about specific services available through DVA as well as general information about services available in the community.
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Jun 2005
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