24 hour emergency respite care: Freecall - 1800 068 978 (free call for country callers)
Who can we help
The Carer Centre provides a clearly and readily accessible regional focal point for carers providing information and support about the full range of services and other resources available to those in a caring role in the Loddon Mallee region.
Carers come from all backgrounds, and range from the very young to the elderly. Carers give their time and energy to those for whom they care. But looking after someone can be exhausting and seem never ending. Some carers have support, but many feel very much alone.
Carer Support Services was established as part of the Victorian Carer Initiatives and the Commonwealth National Respite for Carers Strategy in the Loddon Mallee region. This team provides a 'first contact' information point for carers, to assist and support them in accessing services including respite care.
Commonwealth Carer Respite Centres work with carers to plan sensible approaches to respite and other support needs and also arrange 24 hour emergency respite care.
Our Regional Residential Respite Carer Support Worker and Residential Respite Carer Support Worker are all based in the Bendigo Office, and contactable on the above number.
Carer Support Services provides a 'first contact' information point for carers, to assist and support them in accessing services including respite care. The service:
-- Coordinates access to respite care services
-- Develops and maintains a residential respite booking service
-- Provides practical and emotional support to carers
-- Has 24-hour emergency access
Contact Carer Support Workers
As well as the Bendigo office, local offices are located across the Loddon Mallee region:
Bendigo: 03 5454 7719
Castlemaine: 03 54547719
Echuca : 03 54547719
Mildura : 03 54547719
Swan Hill : 03 54547719