"A break that creates opportunities for quality family and community life"
Centre Based Respite
TRCA has two houses in Atherton, called "The Tableland Respite Centre," and "The Holiday House". Where up to four guests (Centre) and 3 guests (Holiday House) may stay for one night or longer. Paid support workers assist guests with disabilities to stay at the houses and access facilities in the community.
Am I eligible for Centre based respite?If you are a person with a disability aged between birth and 65 years and you live with your family or carer in the Far North Queensland area then you may access our service.
Flexi Respite
Flexi respite is a service where paid support workers assist you for short periods each week in your home or for recreational activities.So that you and your family can get the most from your flexi respite time, you can choose the way your flexi worker supports you and your family or carer.
Am I eligible for Flexi Respite?If you are aged between birth and 65 years and you live with your family or carer on the Tablelands then you are eligible to use Flexi.
Who are we?
Tableland Respite Care (TRCA) was established to offer respite care to families and carers of people with a disability. We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by Disability Services Queensland.We also manage individual funding packages to support people to live independently in the community.
Where are we?
We are located in Atherton, Far North Queensland, Australia.You can find us at the Cnr of Cook & Alice Streets, not far from Woolworths and Big W.
What does it cost?
For Centre based respite a daily charge applies and for Flexi respite a small hourly fee is charged, and there is a cost for transport if the support workers vehicle is used to access the community.
Contact us for details.
What if my family needs crisis support?
If your family is going through a particularly difficult situation, (e.g ill health, the sickness of death of another family member) please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are not always able to say yes to every request for emergency accomodation, but if we cannot help we may be able to find other ways to support you.Familiarity with our environment makes these emergency stays so much easier for everybody, so we recommend that you organise a short 'familiarisation' stay with us even if you do not wish to use our service regularly.
Page Created January 2008
Copyright: Tableland Respite Care Assoc Inc
Contact Us:
PO Box 1196
Atherton
Qld 4883
Ph (07) 4091 3840
Fax (07) 4091 4017
info@trca.org.au
1 Alice St (cnr Cook St)
Atherton
Qld 4883
