Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres are information centres for older people, people with disabilities and those who provide care and services. Centres provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, interstate or anywhere within Australia.

http://www9.health.gov.au...

http://www9.health.gov.au/ccsd/index.cfm

The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program provides funding for services which support frail older people, younger people with disabilities and their carers.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/hacc/

The Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) is the largest and oldest provider of home nursing and healthcare services in Australia.

http://www.rdns.com.au...

http://www.rdns.com.au/

Provides information about the Post Acute Care (PAC) Program which assists people to recuperate after leaving hospital and aims to prevent hospital readmission.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/pac/index.htm

Young Carers provides information and contact numbers for services available to support young carers in managing the challenges they face caring for a relative who has an illness or disability.

http://www.youngcarers.net.au...

http://www.youngcarers.net.au/