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Northern Beaches Interchange - Respite Options Program

Sport & Recreation

For children and young adults who have high support needs due to a physical, intellectual, sensory or multiple disability or whose circumstances are such that no other resource in the community is able to provide the respite care support that the family requires. Professional, paid Respite Care Workers care for the young person on a 1 to 1 basis, either in the family home or through community outings and activities. Families must apply for a placement on the program and applications MUST be lodged by the 1st week of March, June, Sep or Dec each year. Families are required to reapply every 6 months.