Breakaway Flexible Respite

A family who accesses Yooralla's Breakaway Respite Service

A little boy who's family uses Yooralla's Breakaway Respite Service

What is Breakaway Flexible Respite?

Breakaway Flexible Respite provides funds for planned respite both in and out of the person's home. The program operates in the eastern metropolitan region and in the inner and middle areas of the southern metropolitan region. The aim of Breakaway Flexible Respite is to give primary carers of people with disabilities wider options to obtain support that is meaningful to them, while providing a positive experience for the person with a disability. Breakaway's respite options are endless and can assist families by providing funds for:

in-home support (short-term)
recreation
assistance to go on a family holiday (ie. accommodation/travel costs)
camps
holiday programs
group holidays/activities

Eligibility

Eastern Region

individuals with a physical or intellectual disability, sensory impairment or an acquired brain injury
individuals who reside in the eastern metropolitan region. (Boroondara, Whitehorse, Knox, Manningham, Monash, Maroondah, or Shire of Yarra Ranges Councils)
individuals aged from six to 64 years
individuals living at home who are dependent upon a primary carer

Southern Region

individuals with a physical or intellectual disability, sensory impairment or an acquired brain injury
individuals who reside in the southern metropolitan region (Kingston, Glen Eira, Port Phillip, Stonnington or Bayside Councils)
individuals aged from 6 to 64 years
individuals living at home who are dependent upon a primary carer

Referral and application

Either you or someone on your behalf, such as a case manager or service provider can apply for funding. The amount of the funding granted depends on the family’s individual respite needs, other available options and the availability of funding at the time. Priority is given to individuals not currently receiving other respite funding or respite services, or whose primary care or accommodation is at risk. You can download the following documents by clicking on their links:

Fees

There are no fees to access this service.

Contact Breakaway

If you would like more information on Yooralla's Breakaway Flexible Respite Services, please contact the service in your area.

Eastern: 6 Ellingworth Parade
Box Hill Victoria 3128; Tel: (03) 9899 2766; Fax: ( 03) 9899 4589; Email: racs.eastern@yooralla.com.au

Southern: 319 Neerim Road
Carnegie Victoria 3168; Tel: (03) 8574 4700; Fax: (03) 9568 5234; Email: racs@yooralla.com.au