Our Day Care and In-Home Care Program
Funded by the National Respite for Carers Program.
The Caring Café is part of our residential aged care service. Its aim is to support carer's of people who are -
- aged
- may suffer memory loss
- have behaviours of concern
- who maybe from culturally diverse backgrounds
- have special needs, or are
- financially disadvantaged
We have developed a flexible Day Care Program for people living in the community with a ‘carer’, The Caring Café runs Monday through to Friday.
What is ‘Carers Respite’?
We assist ‘carers to take a break’ by providing an enjoyable day program for their older family member, friend or neighbour who requires care and assistance.
Our features include:
- Flexible drop off and pickup
- Nutritional meals
- Experienced staff
- Social and leisure activities for clients
- Counselling service for carers
Co-located within Yarra Health Services 283 Church Street Richmond, all ‘Caring Café’ clients are able to utilise the following on site services:
- GP Medical Practice
- Allied Health Team
- Nursing/Wound Management
- Podiatry
- Occupational Therapy
 This part of our service aims to relieve working carers of the pressure of medical and allied health appointments which are often during their working hours.
What defines a Carer?
- A family member, friend, or neighbour who provides regular care, support and assistance to a frail person living in the community, without payment, other than the pension or benefit.
- The carer assists with personal care, transport for medical appointments, shopping for groceries etc.
- The carer role can be shared amongst a group of family members or a friend in the community.
- The ‘primary carer’ does not need to live with the care recipient to utilise respite.
The program offers ‘carers’ real flexibility around the hours of service they require and is determined according to ‘carers’ need.
‘In-Home Carer Respite’ is now also available. This incorporates 6 hours per week of ‘in-home care’. We are offering flexibility for this time, i.e. in blocks of 2 hours or perhaps two blocks of 3 hours. This is totally dependent on your individual needs.
Fees / Charges
In accordance with the Victorian Home and Community Care Fees Policy 2005, all clients complete an Income Self Declaration Form.
For further information please call our Intake Worker on 9427 1404
Download Caring Cafe Brochure (PDF File, 133K)
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