Benevolent Society Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre

Phone: 02 9504 6600

Fax: 02 9585 9037

Location: Lvl 4, 7-11 The Avenue, Hurstville NSW 2220

Mail: Locked Bag 6002, Hurstville BC NSW 1481

Email: access@benevolent.org.au

Web: www.benevolent.org.au/connect/browse--services/service--directory?index=H

Description: This is a 24hr line - for emergency support for carers. We respond to the respite needs of carers. The carer can be a family member, spouse, parent, partner, friend or neighbour who provides care on a regular basis. You do not have to be living with the person you are caring for but it must be on a regular basis. Our office assists carers by organising respite in your home, in the community or in a facilility. We also provide information and advice on community care services.

Hours: 9 - 5 for information about community services 24 hours for emergency support for carers

Eligibility: All ages but must be CARERS of young children with a disability, elders with a disability, people who have chronic or terminal illness, mental health or a frail aged person.

Referral: Anyone can refer

Area Served: St George; Botany; Sutherland; City of Sydney; Randwick; Waverley; Woollahra;

Keywords: People with a Disability; Children and Families; Youth; ATSI; Carers; Older People; Adult Day Care Centres; Occasional Care; Community Options; Home Nursing Services; Respite Care Services; Support Groups; Counselling

Parent Organisation: Benevolent Society

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