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Southern Respite ServicesA planned respite service that works with people who are recovering from mental illness, and their carers.What Southern Respite Services doesSouthern Respite Services supports the relationship between people with a mental illness and their carers by providing planned respite activities in the form of group holidays, individual support packages (in-home & community based) and recreational day activities. Southern Respite ClientsSouthern Respite Services provide respite to clients & carers residing within the Southern Metropolitan region of Melbourne, including the cities of Stonnington, Port Phillip, Glen Eira, Greater Dandenong, Bayside, Casey, Cardinia, Monash, Kingston, Frankston & the Mornington Peninsula. A carer is a family member or other significant support person to a person with mental illness living in the community who would benefit from a respite break. A client eligible for Southern Respite Services has a primary diagnosis of mental illness and is aged between 16-64. WhereSouthern Respite Services is located in in a residential area of Albert Park. Pre-holiday meetings are generally offsite. For individual respite sessions, staff generally meet clients at their homes, and then access the community. What the program aims to doSouthern Respite Services aims to provide a break for carers to help sustain relationships with those they support. It also aims to link clients with mental illness into the life of their community and provide them with enjoyable and enriching experiences. How to access the programEnquiries can be made directly to the program. A referral form completed by a GP, Psychiatrist, Case Manager, or other relevant mental health professional is required - with client consent – prior to assessment, and then completion of a respite services application. Further informationPlease contact Southern Respite Services 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday |
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