Foster Carer Respite Services

Foster carers are vital in child protection situations and taking care of the carers is important too. Our Foster Carer Respite Service supports foster carers by allowing them time alone to rest and recharge after the intense demands of their role.

Family Access Services offers an in-home respite service for children in foster situations, meaning that children have the security of a consistent respite carer in the familiarity of their own home, whilst allowing carers an important break.

Alternative respite options include weekends away or respite care in a contingency house. Carers might like to take advantage of our respite service for a variety of reasons. It might just be for a few hours a week to allow them undisrupted time to complete errands such as shopping, or to spend some much-needed time with their partner. Carers may also need extra support during more intense periods, such as school holidays.

One of the main needs identified by foster carers is respite from caring. Every year, approximately 14% of foster carers are forced to cease performing their caring roles, for various reasons, but often due to a lack of support. Family Access Services is committed to providing a stopgap for foster families in need of support.

Family Access Services provides safe, responsive and inclusive child access services and NDIS Core Support services.

Family Access Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We are committed to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country. Diversity and inclusivity are valued by Family Access Services and we ensure that our workplace and services reflect this.

Family Access Services provides safe, responsive and inclusive child access services and NDIS Core Support services.

Family Access Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We are committed to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country. Diversity and inclusivity are valued by Family Access Services and we ensure that our workplace and services reflect this.