Carer Support Services
DESCRIPTION
A carer is someone who voluntarily cares for a person who is frail aged, has a permanent disability or mental illness.
Carer Support Services assists informal carers through the provision of information, education, support and flexible short term respite options.
The Carer Support Services program operates throughout the West Hume region comprising the City of Greater Shepparton and the Shires of Moira, Strathbogie, Mitchell & Murrindindi.
The service essentially aims to support carers through the provision of short-term respite, information and support. Programs include Support for Carers Program, Hospital to Home, DHHS Disability and Employed Carers Program.
Carer Support Services are a registered NDIS provider of Support Coordination.
CONTACT
Address:
Shepparton – Head Office – 19 Welsford Street, Shepparton Ph: 5823 7000
Seymour – 64 High Street, Seymour Ph: 5735 4600
Wallan – 45 Wellington Street, Wallan Ph: 5734 1000
Cobram – 49 Broadway Street, Cobram Ph: 5875 3100
Kinglake – 19 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake Ph: 5786 1888
Alexandra – 54A Downey Street, Alexandra Ph: 5772 2622
Website: www.familycare.net.au
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
About Agency: FamilyCare commenced in Shepparton in 1982. We offer a range of services to families and young people in Shepparton, Seymour, Cobram, Kinglake, Wallan, Alexandra, Kilmore and surrounding districts. FamilyCare assists families and individuals to enhance their strengths throughout their lives.
Service Hours: 9am – 5pm
Client Type: Parents and Carers