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Alvina Holiday Cottages - Holiday Accommodation
Location:
422 Ventnor Road
Ventnor, Phillip Island VIC 3922
Postal:
PO Box 531
Cowes VIC 3922
Telephone:
(03) 5956 8416 BH
0417 104 051 Mobile
(03) 5956 8413 FAX
Email:
Internet:
Services:
2 & 3 Bedroom Units fully self contained cottages, purpose built for wheel chair access on 15 acres with mobility equipment available if required (hi/lo electric hospital beds, hoist, mobile shower chairs etc.)
Other Facilities;
4 Person spa / outdoor, undercover.
Games room with pool table.
Full size in-ground trampoline.
Playground / sand pit and swing set.
Orchard
Farm animals: horses, highland cattle, sheep & lambs, chickens.
Undercover BBQ.
Some attractions at Phillip Island which have good wheelchair access;
Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit & outdoor go-cart track.
Penguin Parade
Koala Conservation Centre
Wildlife Park
Big Flower Farm
Churchill Island (Historic homesteads and visitor centre)
Rhyll Fishing Farm (trout fishing)
Ferries to Seal Rocks, French Island & Stony Point
Phillip Island Winery
Ten Pin Bowling
Jetties at Cowes, Rhyll and San Remo/fishing
Pelican feeding daily at San Remo - 11.30am
Viewing fishing boats at San Remo
Shops at Cowes and San Remo
The many Restaurants & Cafes
The Esplanade, walking tracks, boardwalks and bike tracks.
The Nobbies & Seal Rocks
Banfields Cinema
The Cowes Market (every Sunday from 9am)
Surfing, swimming, water sports, jet skiing, parasailing
Boat hire/fishing
Joy flights - helicopter, plane
Amaze 'n things
Area Served:
GIPPSLAND Region
Cost:
3 Bedroom Cottages
(Sleeps up to and a maximum of 9 people);
Sun -Thurs
$220 p/n x 4 people
$22 p/n per adult extra ($11 children
Fri/Sat
P.H and 25 Dec - 26 Jan
$240 p/n x 4 people
$22 p/n per adult extra ($11 children)
2 Bedroom Cottages
(Sleeps up to and a maximum of 6 people)
Sun -Thurs
$150 p/n x 2 people
$20 p/n per adult extra ($10 children)
Fri/Sat
P.H and 25 Dec - 26 Jan
$170 p/n x 2 people
$20 p/n per adult extra ($10 children)
2 Bedroom Unit
(Sleeps up to and a maximum of 4 people)
Sun-Thurs
$125 p/n
Fri/Sat
P.H. and 25 Dec - 26
Jan
$145 p/n
Procedures:
Contact Alvina Holiday Cottages directly to make a booking.
Disabled Access:
Yes
Type Of Disability:
Type of disability catered for:
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Autism
Chronic Disease
Deafblind - dual disability
Developmental Delay (children under 5 years)
Hearing
Intellectual
Neurological
Physical
Sensory
Speech
Vision
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Camps and Weekends Away
Holiday and Travel
Up To Date As At:
28/02/2011
Australian Home Care - National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP)
Location:
59 Breed Street
Traralgon VIC 3844
Postal:
PO Box 399
Traralgon VIC 3844
Telephone:
(03) 5175 0155 BH
(03) 5175 0177 FAX
Email:
Internet:
Services:
Primary Carer needs to be working, looking for work or studying. Client is required to be over 65yrs, an Indigenous person over 50 and have an aged related disability.
Ready 4 Work- An early morning service in the home to enable carers to prepare for their working day. This service is available Monday-Friday up to 1.5hrs per day from 7am.
After 5- Afternoon/Evening respite care in the home to enable primary carer to compelte their working day and to return home. This service is available Monday-Friday up to 2hrs per day between 3.00pm-7.00pm.
Area Served:
BASS COAST, Shire of
BAW BAW, Shire of
EAST GIPPSLAND, Shire of
GIPPSLAND Region
LATROBE, City of
SOUTH GIPPSLAND, Shire of
WELLINGTON, Shire of
Hours:
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am- 5pm
Program Days: Monday to Friday
Cost:
Co-payment of $3.50 per hour. Capped at $14.00 per week. Not payable if there will be financial hardship.
Referral:
Self referral, family members, agencies. Contact Australian Home Care. A care manager will visit and complete referral application and discuss needs. Referrals can be made via S2S.
Waiting List:
Primary carer needs are assessed.
Disabled Access:
Yes
Type Of Disability:
Type of disability catered for:
Chronic Disease
Deafblind - dual disability
Hearing
Physical
Sensory
Vision
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Community Based Respite
Employment Support
In Home Support/Respite
Social Support
Working Carers
Voluntary Work:
Please see website
Up To Date As At:
07/12/2010
Australian Home Care - Supporting Older Carers
Location:
59 Breed Street
Traralgon VIC 3844
Postal:
PO Box 399
Traralgon VIC 3844
Telephone:
(03) 5175 0155 BH
(03) 5175 0177
Email:
Internet:
Services:
Support is provided in the home and within the community depending on the needs of the client and primary carer. This can include outings, community access, assistance with life skills. Individualised support is discussed at the initial meeting with the client and primary carer.
Support can be provided from Monday to Sunday 24hrs per day.
Area Served:
BASS COAST, Shire of
BAW BAW, Shire of
EAST GIPPSLAND, Shire of
GIPPSLAND Region
LATROBE, City of
SOUTH GIPPSLAND, Shire of
WELLINGTON, Shire of
Hours:
Office Days/Times: Monday to Friday 8.30am- 5.30pm
Program Days/Times: Monday to Sunday 24 hours.
Cost:
Utilising DHS funding, individual support packages, no extra costs to the client for support.
Procedures:
Staffing: 1:1
Referral:
Contact Australian Home Care. A care manager will visit and complete referral application and discuss needs.
Anyone can refer. Self referral, family members, agency.
Disabled Access:
Yes
Type Of Disability:
Type of disability catered for:
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Autism
Chronic Disease
Deafblind - dual disability
Developmental Delay (children under 5 years)
Hearing
Intellectual
Multiple
Neurological
Physical
Psychiatric
Sensory
Specific Learning
Speech
Vision
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Ageing Carers
Community Based Respite
In Home Support/Respite
Living Skills
Social Support
Up To Date As At:
07/12/2010
E.W. Tipping Foundation - Kelly House Warragul Respite
Location:
63 Scenic Road
Warragul VIC 3820
Postal:
71 Victoria Street
Warragul VIC 3820
Telephone:
(03) 5623 4598 BH
Email:
Internet:
tipping.org.au
Contacts:
Contact for Update - Russell Pitkin
(03) 5622 7777
Contact Person for Service - Russell Pitkin
(03) 5622 7777
0409 565 640
Services:
Kelly House is a five bed facility based respite service located at 63 Scenic Road Warragul. The service provides respite for all adults with disabilities that are eligible for services under the Disability Act 2006.
The service has 2 staff support during waking hours and a sleepover staff person overnight. The service is open 365 days per year however no staff are present at the service between the hours of 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday.
Area Served:
GIPPSLAND Region
Hours:
Service is managed from the Warragul office 03 5622 7777. 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Cost:
Respite overnight charge is $41.18 and a day stay is charged at $23.61. A concession rate is available to carers with a concession card.
Procedures:
Service is open 365 days per year. Two staff are rostered during waking hours with one staff sleeping over. No staff support during 10am- 2pm weekdays, all other times staff are present at service.
Referral:
Anyone can refer. All referals go through the service coordinator, contact the regional office on 03 5622 7777
Disabled Access:
Yes
Type Of Disability:
Type of disability catered for:
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Autism
Deafblind - dual disability
Developmental Delay (children under 5 years)
Hearing
Intellectual
Multiple
Neurological
Physical
Other types of disability does not preclude a person but they must have one of the noted areas to be eligible.
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Ageing Carers
Centre Based Respite
Emergency Respite
Facility Based Respite
Up To Date As At:
07/12/2010
E.W. Tipping Foundation - Toorak Street Wonthaggi Respite
Location:
34 Toorak Street
Wonthaggi VIC 3995
Postal:
71 Victoria Street
Warragul VIC 3820
Telephone:
(03) 5672 5518 BH
Email:
Internet:
tipping.org.au
Contacts:
Contact Person for Service - Russell Pitkin
(03) 5622 7777 BH
0409 565 640
Services:
Toorak Street is a 2 bed facility based respite service available for all adults and adolescents with a disability and eligible under the Disability Act 2006.
The service has a one staff model including sleepover. No staff are rostered between 10am and 3pm weekedays.
Area Served:
GIPPSLAND Region
Hours:
Office Days/Times: Service is managed from the Warragul office 03 5622 7777. 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Program Days/Times: Service is open 365 days per year. No staffing support from 10am- 3pm weekdays, all other times staff are present at the service.
Cost:
Respite overnight charge is $41.18 and a day stay is charged at $23.16. A concession rate is available to carers with a concession card.
Procedures:
One staff rostered on during waking hours with one staff sleeping over.
Referral:
All referrals go through the service coordinator, contact the regional office on 0356 227 777.
Anyone can refer.
Waiting List:
The service has current vacancies.
Disabled Access:
Yes
Type Of Disability:
Type of disability catered for:
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Autism
Deafblind - dual disability
Developmental Delay (children under 5 years)
Hearing
Multiple
Neurological
Physical
Other types of disability does not preclude a person but they must have one of the noted areas to be eligible.
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Ageing Carers
Centre Based Respite
Emergency Respite
Facility Based Respite
Up To Date As At:
07/12/2010
Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd
Location:
37-53 Dalmahoy Street
Bairnsdale VIC 3875
Postal:
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale VIC 3875
Telephone:
(03) 5150 0700
(03) 5152 3115 FAX
Email:
Services:
* Elders' hostel
* A Keeping Place - a museum housing a collection of artefacts, art and information where visitors can learn about the history, heritage and culture of Koorie East Gippsland
* Community Alcohol and Drug Worker
* Medical Services
* Allied Health Outreach - Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Podiatry
* Dental Services
Area Served:
GIPPSLAND Region
Type Of Disability:
Disabilities Catered For - Yes
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Ageing Carers
Assistance in Finding and/or Funding Respite
Childcare Services
Social Support
Elders, HACC & Disability Services
Telephone:
(03) 5150 0700 BH
(03) 5156 2743 FAX
Email:
Services:
Disability respite services for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Aged Carers
and
Disability respite serivces for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Families.
Area Served:
GIPPSLAND Region
Hours:
9am- 5pm
Referral:
Anyone can Refer. Registered disability with the Department of Human Services.
Waiting List:
Waitlisted and proritised on needs basis.
Type Of Disability:
Disabilities Catered For - Yes
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Assistance in Finding and/or Funding Respite
Parent/Carer Support Organisations
Social Support
Up To Date As At:
16/07/2010
Gippsland Multicultural Service Inc
Location:
100-102 Buckley Street
Morwell VIC 3840
Telephone:
(03) 5133 7072
(03) 5134 1031 FAX
Email:
Internet:
Contacts:
Director - Lisa Sinha
(03) 5133 7072
Services:
* Immigration information
* Settlement Support Program
* English as a Second Language classes
* Multicultural Respite Program
* Social Support Program
- Friendly visiting for the aged
* Planned Activity Groups
Area Served:
GIPPSLAND Region
Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Meeting Times:
AGM Month - November
Cost:
No charge
Eligibility:
Migrants, refugees and humanitarian applicants
Appointment:
Appointment Required - Yes
Facilities:
Meeting room and classroom facilities
Library
Disabled Access:
Yes
Transport:
Train to Morwell Station
Languages:
Access to Interpreters
Funding Source:
Australia. Department of Health and Ageing
Australia. Department of Immigration and Citizenship
National Respite for Carers Program
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Social Support
Voluntary Work:
Voluntary work is available in:
Visiting/companionship
Located Here:
Gippsland Multicultural Services - National Respite for Carers Program
Wonthaggi Office
Location:
Wonthaggi VIC 3995
Telephone:
0438 337 085
Up To Date As At:
01/07/2010
Gippsland Multicultural Services - National Respite for Carers Program
Location:
100 Buckley Street
Morwell VIC 3840
Postal:
100-110 Buckley Street
Morwell VIC 3840
Telephone:
(03) 5133 7072 BH
(03) 5134 1031 FAX
Email:
Internet:
Services:
The Gippsland Multicultural Respite Care program provides community based, in-home respite care for carers of frail aged people or people with a disability from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
We provide qualified culturally responsive care in a range of community languages and can meet the care and language needs of CALD families in Gippsland.
Area Served:
GIPPSLAND Region
Hours:
Office Times- 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Program Times- 24 hours 7 days a week.
Cost:
$3 per hour.
Eligibility:
CALD Background.
Referral:
Currently via telephone or fax to the Aged Services Co-ordinator. S2S is currently being implemented. Anyone can refer, (agency, self referral, community member, family).
Waiting List:
1-2 Month waiting list for new clients.
Disabled Access:
Yes
Type Of Disability:
Type of disability catered for:
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Autism
Chronic Disease
Deafblind - dual disability
Developmental Delay (children under 5 years)
Hearing
Intellectual
Multiple
Neurological
Physical
Psychiatric
Sensory
Specific Learning
Speech
Vision
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Community Based Respite
In Home Support/Respite
Social Support
Up To Date As At:
20/10/2010
Headway Gippsland Inc - Ageing Carers Respite Program
Location:
Shop 2, 55 Loyd Street
Moe VIC 3825
Postal:
PO Box 34
Yarragon VIC 3823
Telephone:
(03) 5127 7166 BH
(03) 5127 2880 FAX
Email:
Internet:
headwaygippsland.org.au
Contacts:
Contact Person for Service - Donna Walker
0407 359 501 Mobile
Services:
Ageing Carers Respite Initiative (ACRI): Is a flexible and individually based respite program specifically for carers aged over 65 years of age caring for a child with a disability over 40 years of age in their home.
Area Served:
GIPPSLAND Region
Hours:
9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Cost:
Minimal
Eligibility:
Carers aged over 65 years, caring for a child over 40 years with an ABI, residing at home with carer. Must be non-compensable.
Procedures:
Staffing Levels 1:1
Referral:
Sctt. Anyone care refer; self, family members or service providers
Disabled Access:
Yes
Type Of Disability:
Disabilities Catered For - Yes
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Adult Training and Support Services
Ageing Carers
Community Based Respite
In Home Support/Respite
Respite Through Recreation
Up To Date As At:
14/04/2010
Headway Gippsland Inc - Great Break Respite Program
Location:
Shop 2, 55 Loyd Street
Moe VIC 3825
Postal:
PO Box 34
Yarragon VIC 3823
Telephone:
(03) 5127 7166 BH
(03) 5127 2880 FAX
Email:
Internet:
headwaygippsland.org.au
Contacts:
Contact for Service - Donna Walker
0407 359 501 Mobile
Services:
Great Break Respite Program: Activities and recreation based respite program that is run over a weekend time slot. There is a one day program and one overnight progam per month.
Area Served:
ABBEYARD
GIPPSLAND Region
Hours:
9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Cost:
Minimal
Eligibility:
The following eligibility restrictions apply -
Minimum Age - 18
Maximum Age - 64
ABI, residing at home with carer. Must be non-compensable.
Procedures:
Program Days; Saturday and Sundays. Staffing Level 1:5
Referral:
Sctt. Anyone can refer; self, family members or other service providers.
Waiting List:
Urgency of need
Disabled Access:
Yes
Type Of Disability:
Disabilities Catered For - Yes
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Adult Training and Support Services
Ageing Carers
Camps and Weekends Away
Community Based Respite
Respite Through Recreation
Social Support
Voluntary Work:
Please See Website
Up To Date As At:
14/04/2010
Human Services (Department of) - Disability Accomodation Services; DAS
Location:
11 Hazelwood Road
Morwell VIC 3840
Telephone:
1800 783 783 Free Call
(03) 5136 2474 BH
(03) 5136 2520 FAX
Email:
Internet:
dhs.vic.gov.au/disability
dhs.vic.gov.au/operations/regional/gippsland
Services:
Disability Accommodation Services (DAS) provides a variety of respite options for people with a disability.
DAS has four respite facilities, two for adults KIAH in Sale and Licoln Street in Moe and two for under 18 of age Strathfield Court in Warragul and Franklin Street which is also in Sale.
DAS also provides a small flexible program that is community based or in the carer's home. RAILS is a service provided to a group of adolescents which teaches new skills to participants as well as provide carers with a break. RAILS is offered in one of the adult facilities. Dixie Chicks is a group that is community based for girls from the age of 10 to 16. The Happy Trio are a group of ladies from the Latrobe Valley who choose their respite destination within the community. Access to any of the above is through Intake and Response phone 1800783783.
Gippsland DAS offers regular respite every 4 to 6 weeks for carers as well as emergency service if required. DAS Gippsland does not have any long term clients within the respite system.
DAS has a client/carer feedback process in place for client outcomes and quality service provision.
Area Served:
GIPPSLAND Region
Hours:
Office Hours; 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Program Hours; 7days 24/7
Cost:
5- 15 years; $6.85
16- 21 years; $11.00
21 years- upwards; $16.55
These costs are per nights, prices are indexed and subject to increase. When an increase occurs families are notified by letter.
Procedures:
Staffing Levels; Facility Based 2-3 Staff depending on clients needs with 1 person sleep over. An active night is considered additional to DAS funding. Community respite is usually 1:1.
Referral:
Anyone through Intake and Response and Disability Clients Services
Waiting List:
Access prioritised by client/family needs via a respite panel.
Disabled Access:
Yes
Type Of Disability:
Type of disability catered for:
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Autism
Intellectual
Specific Learning
Respite Care:
Respite care provided:
Adult Training and Support Services
Ageing Carers
Camps and Weekends Away
Community Based Respite
Emergency Respite
Facility Based Respite
Holiday and Travel
In Home Support/Respite
Parent/Carer Support Organisations
Recreation Day Programs
Respite Through Recreation
Social Support
Voluntary Work:
Please see website
Up To Date As At: