Parents often need a break from the demands of caring for a child with a disability; and children also need new and positive experiences within the community.
FamilyCare Disability Support Host Program will provide support and respite to families of children or young people with a range of disabilities and special needs.
The Interchange Host Program matches a child or young person with a volunteer Host Family. Host must be over 18 years of age and can be:
- Couples
- Singles
- Families with children
- Families without children
The prospective host goes through a process of induction, interview, police check, working with children check and training before being matched.
Hosting is flexible and can be anything from just an hour a day, or overnight stay or a weekend once a month.
Further information on becoming a Host can be obtained by phoning FamilyCare Disability Support on 03 5823 7000.