Respite and Occasional Care
About the program
Getting a break from parenting can be difficult for any parent, but if a child has special needs it can seem almost impossible. The Brotherhood offers flexible care with a priority given to refugee, at-risk and vulnerable children at our Napier Street Child and Family Resource Centre in Fitzroy.
A limited number of care places are provided in a fun and safe environment.
Who is eligible?
Families are eligible for Respite and Occasional Care if they:
- need short-term or one-off care
- need a break from caring.
Priority is given to:
- refugee or migrant families
- children with special needs
- at-risk or disadvantaged children
- Health Care Card holders
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City of Yarra residents.
Features
- Respite and Occasional Care offers:
- flexible care that can be pre-booked to suit family needs
- access to childcare professionals for advice
- preparation for school for younger children and their parents
- referrals to other parenting and settlement services
- indoor children’s playrooms
- an outdoor play area.
Partners
We acknowledge the following partners for their valuable contributions to Respite and Occasional Care:
City of Yarra
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Flora & Frank Leith Charitable Trust
Ian Potter Foundation
Help us improve
We welcome feedback. Please use the online feedback form.
Contact us
Brotherhood of St Laurence
Respite and Occasional Care
Napier Street Child and Family Resource Centre
134 Napier Street
Fitzroy Vic. 3065
Phone: (03) 9417 2578
Email: napierst@nullbsl.org.au