Mecwa Community Care - National Respite for Carers Program

About Mecwa Community Care - National Respite for Carers Program

The Commonwealth funding (National Respite for Carers Program) has enabled Mecwa Community Care to extend their range of in home respite services. Through the "bank" a "Term Deposit" of respite hours is available to be accessed 4 times a year at the rate of 52 hours per quarter. These hours can be accessed on a weekly basis of 4 hours per week . This respite is designed to carer's needs. Carers of loved ones with dementia or challanging behaviour in the Stonnington, Glen Eira, Bayside, and Port Phillip areas can access this service. The cost of service is calculated at the time of assessment based on the person's nett annual income.