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Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres provide information and support services for older people, people with disabilities and those who provide care and services.

The centres provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, interstate or anywhere in Australia.

Each Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre has extensive regional networks and maintains a comprehensive database containing details of community aged care, disability and other support services.

More information

  • Refer to the Carer section of this website
  • Refer to Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre locations on the Department of Health and Ageing website
  • Refer to the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre website
  • Telephone the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres on Freecall™1800 052 222 (calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable rates)

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