About Us
The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre (CRCC) is funded by the Australian Commonwealth Government and has several programs that are designed to support and assist relatives and friends caring for someone at home, and for people who are unable to care for themselves because of disability or frailty.The Program provides:
- information and support for carers;
- assistance to help carers take a break from caring (this is called respite);
- in-home respite care
- support workers to assist you when you are taking a break away from home;
- cottage style respite; and
- residential respite care
How do you find us?
Your local CRCC can be contacted by phoning: FREECALL™ 1800 052 222* (*calls from mobile phones charged at applicable rates) or you can email your enquiry to newenglandcrc@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au.
You can also drop in and talk to a Coordinator at our office located at 133 Marius Street, Tamworth.
For emergency respite outside of normal business hours
FREECALL™ 1800 052 222* (*calls from mobile phones charged at applicable rates).
Privacy
Your privacy is ensured and safeguarded under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and NSW Health Privacy Policy.