The Mental Health Respite initiative (MHR) provides a range of flexible respite and family support options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with an intellectual disability.
The aim of this service is to provide alternate or supplementary care arrangements and family support to support carers and families maintain their caring role.
Locating a Mental Health Respite Service Provider
To access mental health respite services, contact either the Commonwealth Respite Carelink Centre network on: 1800 152 222 or a NRDF service provider directly.