Hunter New England
Area Health Service

Respite Options Hunter

Australian Government
Initiative             
For More Information Ring 1800 052 222

About Us

The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre (CRCC) is funded by the Australian Commonwealth Government and has several programs that are designed to support and assist relatives and friends caring for someone at home, and for people who are unable to care for themselves because of disability or frailty.

The Program provides:

  • information and support for carers;
  • assistance to help carers take a break from caring (this is called respite);
  • in-home respite care
  • support workers to assist you when you are taking a break away from home;
  • cottage style respite; and
  • residential respite care

How do you find us?
Your local CRCC can be contacted by phoning:  FREECALL™ 1800 052 222* (*calls from mobile phones charged at applicable rates).

You can also drop in and talk to a Coordinator at the Wallsend Health campus, Longworth Avenue, Wallsend. 

For emergency respite outside of normal business hours
FREECALL™ 1800 052 222* (*calls from mobile phones charged at applicable rates).

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