Respite Care

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Reviewed January 2008

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Title:   Media release. Carers to benefit from $12 million local grants
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government has announced a $12 million national grants program to improve respite services for carers in their communities.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Media release. New day respite service gives Western Australian carers a break
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has opened the Coolibah Day Centre as part of a $34.6 million commitment to fund innovative day respite services within aged care homes. The Coolibah Day Centre is within the Mandurah Retirement Village, Western Australia.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Dementia and depression
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Depression is very common among people with dementia. It may help carers to be aware of symptoms so they can recognise the early warning signs and seek appropriate help.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Media release. Extra funding for carer support services
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government is providing certainty and extra funding for carer organisations through $6.9 million in national one-off grants for community-based respite and carer support services through the National Respite for Carers Program and Commonwealth Carelink Program.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Respite care for people with dementia and their carers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The aims of respite care are to decrease caregiver burden and increase the length of time for which a person with dementia can continue living at home, an outcome which may be both emotionally and financially desirable. Results from three randomized con...
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Media release. Funding for carer respite extended
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Federal Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has provided certainty to community-based respite and carer support services by announcing the extension of 555 funding agreements for an additional three years.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Media release. $345m for care for Queensland aged and disabled
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Older people in Queensland will receive more support with a $35.6 million funding boost for home and community care services
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Disability - volunteer support
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Interchange provides personalised respite and social support services to families of children and young people with a disability. Volunteers are carefully matched to meet the needs of the families who request support. All volunteers are trained by professional staff.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Being a young carer
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheets has some tips on taking care of yourself while also caring for someone else.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Application for Respite Care or Permanent Entry to Aged Care Homes
Publisher:   Australian Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This form is used by an approved provider or authorised agent of a Commonwealth funded aged care service for new residents - respite or permanent.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Carers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Caring is a rewarding experience, but it can also be very demanding. Sometimes carers also need help and support. Links to a range of information and help available for carers
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Information sheet 17 - care fees for veterans and war widows/widowers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information sheet providing detailed information in relation to community and residential care issues for older Australians, young people with disabilities and their carers and the associated costs.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Out of home care
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   There are a range of different types of out of home care, depending on your needs, your situation and the availability of services. Check out this factsheet to find out more info.
Title:   Carers - support available
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   As people age, it can become harder for them to look after themselves at home. To help them stay at home, they need help from the community and their family. This unpaid care and support role is usually taken on by partners, family or friends.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Carers - specialist services
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Families and carers play an important role in supporting relatives and friends with a mental illness. Caring for a person with a mental illness can be very demanding but help and support is available.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Dementia - how it affects carers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Caring for someone with dementia can be very rewarding. It can also be difficult, exhausting, lonely and  at times  overwhelming. Carers may have to deal with many different feelings including guilt, grief, loss or anger.
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   Dementia - support services are available
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult and, at times, overwhelming. Services are available for people with dementia and their carers. These include respite care, specialised dementia services, and health and home support services.
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   5 steps to entry into residential aged care - online
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This booklet will help you, your carer, your family or friends to understand what residential aged care is, why you might want or need it, and how to go about arranging it.
Date:   Oct 2006
Title:   National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP) and other Australian Government support for carers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information sheet on the National Respite for Carers Program which assists carers with information, respite care and support.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   5 steps to entry into residential aged care
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This booklet will help you, your carer, your family or friends to understand what residential aged care is, why you might want or need it, and how to go about arranging it.
Date:   Jun 2006
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