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CompassionNew Contributor
I am wondering if anyone on the forum knows of any 'client respite' that would be available or that anyone knows about. I am looking here there and almost everywhere, and there seems to be very limited respite specifically tailored to suit clients with a mental illness.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
In response to: Respite on the Mornington Peninsula.
NikNikSenior Contributor
Hi @Compassion
Us members are so spread out across Australia - sometimes it's a bit hard to find out information about a specific location 🙂
I'm not sure if I'm leading you in the right direction, but possibly Mind Australia could be a helpful starting point
I hope that helps.
NikNik
In response to: Re: Respite on the Mornington Peninsula.
-karma-Senior Contributor
@Compassion if you have family in a caring role, i.e partner, or are living with extended family, services can be targeted at providing respite for the family/carer, which might mean that you are the recipient of the activity, in order to provide them with the respite/break.
Have you tried Commonwealth respite and carerlink centres?
http://www9.health.gov.au/ccsd/index.cfm
I mention them first as they are a substantial organisation.
Mind, as Nik Nik said, may also be able to assist.
I hope you find what you are searching for.
In response to: Respite on the Mornington Peninsula.
Alessandra1992Senior Contributor
In response to: Respite on the Mornington Peninsula.
kristinSenior Contributor
Dear @Compassion
Sorry it has taken me a little while to reply to your post. It has been rattling around at the back of my brain because I knew I'd heard of something, but couldn't quite find the connection. Finally it went click this morning!
http://presentationfamilycentre.org.au/about/facilities/
They have houses & cottages on 30 acres, cost $30/night Ph 59831819
I don't honestly know whether they have respite specifically tailored to suit MI sufferers, but I do know the person who told me about it has PTSD and she's been there (on her own) a couple of times and found it incredibly helpful. I hope it is of help to you.
Blessings & gentle journeying.
Kind regards,
Kristin
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