ARC Flexi Respite
To facilitate positive experiences and lifestyles for families/carers, through the provision of flexible, responsive and creative supports which recognise the individuality and dignity of each person with a disability that accesses the service.
Target group This service aims to support families living in the Far North Region, which include a person who has an intellectual and/or physical and/or sensory disability, acquired prior to age 18, which results in a need for ongoing, lifelong, support, until age becomes the person's primary disability.
Aims
- To provide flexible respite to families/carers in order that they are assisted to have a break from the constant care of an individual who has a disability.
- To address the respite needs of families/carers and consumers in the Far North Queensland region with a flexible, practical & responsive service.
- To provide the person who has a disability with positive home or community based experiences.
- To provide support to families/carers of people with disabilities in ways which assist them to continue their caring role.
Disability Services Queensland
Department Health and Human Services (CRC Program)
Service Details
Flexi Respite is an alternative form of relief care for families/carers. This service aims to support people who have disabilities and their family/carer by providing support in their home or through community access. The service, as the name suggests, is extremely flexible and the support provided is tailored to meet the requirements of the individual family/carer as per The Individualised Service Agreement made in collaboration with the family/carer and the individual. Changes to the support times and the nature of support can be made to accommodate the changing needs of the family.
A support worker is employed by the organization to provide support. Families are encouraged to be involved in choosing their worker, and training can be provided in relation to specific needs if required.
Personal details are recorded with families/carers so that appropriate support can be provided. This service aims to continue strategies and routines used in the family home so that continuity of care is sustained.
