Respite Information and Development in the East (RIDE)
What is RIDE?
RIDE stands for Respite Information and Development in the East. RIDE provides information about respite options available in the Eastern Metropolitan Region, and supports the development and enhancement of respite services in the region.
The RIDE program provides the following services:
- Information about respite services that are available to people with a disability who are aged 6-64 years old, who live with a primary carer and reside within the Eastern Metropolitan Region (EMR)
- Information about respite services available to support carers of a person with a disability
- Information and support to non-disability specific service providers who are interested in providing services and respite to people with disabilities
- Coordination and facilitation of the EMR's Disability Respite Network
- Updates and publications of the EMR Respite Resource Guide
- Support to develop and enhance the respite service system through consulting with key stakeholders, collecting data and analysis and facilitating projects that respond to identified needs and priorities in the sector.
Eligibility
- Individuals with physical or intellectual disability, sensory impairment, neurological condition or an acquired brain injury
- People who reside in the Eastern Metropolitan Region
- People aged from six to 64 years
- People who live with and are dependent upon a primary carer
Referral and application
Anyone can be referred to the RIDE program. The following groups of people should get in touch with RIDE if they have a respite query:
- People with a disability
- Parents and carers of a person with a disability
- Service providers - both disability specific and non-disability specific
- Businesses and organisations interested in creating links with disability service providers
- Anyone who has a query about disability respite services within the EMR
Fees
RIDE is a free service.
Contact RIDE
If you would like more information on Yooralla's RIDE service, please contact:
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Respite Information and Development in the East (RIDE)
Eastern Metropolitan Region -
Suite 2/587 Canterbury Road
Surrey Hills Victoria 3127 -
Tel: (03) 1300 886 798
Fax: (03) 9830 0003 - Email: ride@yooralla.com.au