Helpful resources and links

Respite Services

Barwon Health Carer Support provides a range of flexible support services that responds to the individual needs of carers and the community.

Anam Cara House Geelong provides day hospice respite services.

Mercy Health – Home Care offers a range of respite and overnight care services.

• To book a service in the Geelong Barwon region, call 5240 7300.
• To book a service in the Colac region, call 5233 5603.

Cancer Council Victoria
Information on caring for yourself, including tips on making time for yourself.

Caresearch
Caresearch is an online resource designed to help those needing relevant and trustworthy information and resources about palliative care. The website has been funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Health and Ageing.

• The Caresearch website has information on looking after yourself, suggestions and links to further resources.
• People Who Care provides information on carer feelings and needs.

Palliative Care Victoria

Palliative Care Victoria is the peak body representing palliative care providers, consumers and their families and those with an interest in palliative care in Victoria. They provide many resources and information here on palliative care, symptom management and have useful information brochures for people living with a life-threatening illness and their families and carers.