Referring carers for respite

People are eligible to use services if they:

• Provide significant or on-going care and support to a family member or friend who is frail and elderly, has dementia, a mental illness, a disability, chronic illness, terminal illness or complex needs.
• Carers calling from the south and east country region of South Australia will be linked with the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre, South and East Country, which is a program of Carers SA.  Staff will assess your eligibility and provide information and respite.
• Carers calling from outside the south and east country region of South Australia will be linked with the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre relevant to their location.

Making a referral

• Carers can phone and refer themselves
• Family members and friends can contact on behalf of the carer, with the carer's consent.
• GP's and service providers can make a referral with the carer's consent.  With the carer's consent, we will also let the provider know the outcome of the referral. 

We have staff rostered to receive referrals and follow-up with carers about their needs.

Freecall 1800 052 222 anywhere in Australia (free call from land-line phones, mobile calls at mobile rates), or complete a referral form. 

For after hours emergency respite please phone 1800 052 222 (24 hours) to connect to your nearest Respite Centre.

If you live near an office, please call in during office hours (9am - 5pm, Monday- Friday), if this suits you best.

95 Swanport Road                               OR                           20 Percy Street                       

Murray Bridge  SA  5253                                                      Mount Gambier  SA  5290

Ph:  (08) 8539 1300                                                             Ph:  (08) 8724 8700