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ME/CFS AUSTRALIA (SA) INC
Registered Charity 698
Mailing address:
GPO Box 383,
Adelaide,
South Australia 5001
Office:
266 Port Road,
Hindmarsh,
South Australia 5007
Ph: (08) 8346 3237
('834 MECFS')
Office Hours:
Wednesdays, 10am-3pm
Support Line:
(Mondays and Thursdays,
10am-3pm)
Ph: (08) 8346 3237
SA country callers:
Ph: 1300 128 339
(local call)
FIBROMYALGIA HELP: Contact Fibromyalgia SA at the Arthritis Foundation of SA 118 Richmond Road, Marleston 5033 Ph: (08) 8379 5711 |
ME/CFS Australia (SA) Inc supports the needs of sufferers of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and related illnesses. We do this by providing services and information to members.
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ME/CFS Australia (SA) Inc aims to keep members informed of the various research projects, diets, medications, therapies etc. All communication, both verbal and written, is merely to disseminate information and not to make recommendations or directives.
Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed on this Web site are not necessarily the official views of the Society or its Committee and are not simply an endorsement of products or services.
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Community Carers Service
Wednesday 18 April 2007
Are you caring for someone with ME/CFS and would like respite assistance? Here’s information about an Australian Red Cross program which might help you.
Read on…
The Community Carers Service has been delivering respite care for over 10 years to the Adelaide metropolitan community, and is only made possible through the support of fully trained and unpaid Volunteers.
The Service provides assistance in supporting the caring relationship, by providing carers with a break from their caring responsibilities. Carers work countless hours every day, many of whom could never afford a break without the assistance of Community Carers’ Volunteers.
Community Carers’ Volunteers will visit and spend time with a person who is cared for regularly. The service also provides an opportunity for that person to have a break or an outing without their usual carer.
When is the Service available?
The availability of this service is very flexible, subject to Volunteer availability.
The Community Carers service can be provided in a variety of ways and in a range of locations, including:
• in the home with the support of a Community Carers’ Volunteer, usually on a one to one basis, examples include entertainment and leisure activities, assistance with light domestic duties and companionship.
• in the community, where individuals participate in community activities with the support of a Community Carers’ Volunteer, examples include shopping, appointments and outdoor entertainment
Is there a fee for the Service?
There is a small non compulsory contribution for the Community Carers service. Access to the service is not determined by an individual’s ability to pay a contribution. This service is funded by HACC (Home and Community Care).
Where can I obtain further information?
If our service can be of assistance to yourself or anyone you come in contact with, please contact the Community Carers Team on (08) 8100 4685 or saclientservices@redcross.org.au. Printed information sheets are available on request.
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