The Information and Respite Coordinators provide information on a wide variety of community services. These focus mainly on Aged Care and Disability, but not exclusively. This information is available to any caller (not just Carers).

Information available includes:

·  A range of community services available and how to contact them

·  Who is eligible to receive services

·  Whether there are costs associated with services required

·   Aged care assessment services for access to Community Aged Care Packages or entry into Aged Care facilities

·  Household help, Home Modification and Maintenance

·  Personal, Nursing and Respite Care

·  Transport and meal services

·  Disability Services

·  Day Care and Therapy Centres

·  Assessment, including Aged Care Assessment Teams

·  Special services for Dementia

·  Continence assistance

·  Support for Carers

·  Community Aged Care Packages

·  Residential Aged Care Facilities

·  A range of allied health care, e.g. podiatry, physiotherapy

·  Support Groups