Respite Funding for Carers

Respite Funding for Carers

Funds or grocery vouchers are available to assist with the living costs associated with a young person’s short-term respite with a carer (e.g. extended family members or family friends), while family reunification or other housing options are explored.

Please note that in addition to applications for respite funding, support workers are encouraged to consider submitting an application for Therapeutic Interventions on the young person’s behalf.

What FRMP will not fund:

• Emergency accommodation
• Unsafe and inappropriate accommodation.

Amount

$400 per application.

Two applications per financial year.

Eligibility

Refer to FRMP objectives and eligibility criteria.

Please note, funds or vouchers to go directly to carers only.

Application form