Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
Supported by the Australian Government Department of Health 

Subcontractor Services
for Home Care Package Service Providers 

We Value Our Community's Diversity
and are LGBTIQA+ Inclusive

Byron Shire Respite Service Inc. has been servicing the Byron Shire region for over 30 years
and is supported by the Australian Government Department of Health.
Visit www.health.gov.au for more information.

This website was last updated by Byron Shire Respite Service Inc. on the 17th October 2023. 

We are a community-based organisation caring for the people 
of the Byron, Ballina, Lismore and Tweed shires

We support frail older people or, older people with a diversability
to remain in their own home for as long as they can and wish to do so

Support younger people with a cognitive disability
within their home and in the community

Promote individual rights to freedom of expression, self-determination
and decision-making and actively prevent abuse, harm, neglect and violence

Work with individuals and families, friends and carers to promote opportunities
for meaningful participation and active inclusion in society

Support family or other primary care givers in their role through providing respite care services
for frail, older people or those with a diversabilities
allowing regular carers to take a break from their usual caring responsibilities

Engender an environment where staff and volunteers are valued and supported,
and operate the organisation in an effective, efficient and accountable manner.

Embed the Wellness and Reablement Approach into service provision and support.

If you are a Carer of a person living with dementia, we can help.
The sooner a person with dementia can establish a regular familiar trusted relationship with someone other than you – the less the demands on you alone. 

Our Welcome Break Centre-based Respite is coming soon to Tweed Heads. Please contact our office for more information and to be added to our waitlist.

If you require EMERGENCY RESPITE
please call the Carers Gateway on:
1800 422 737 (24hrs)

If you would like to discuss any aspect of your caring role, please telephone our Care Office on 6685 1629 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our monthly newsletter is available online or can be mailed to your address. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact Courtney at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
To view our November edition, just click on the picture below:

Byron Carers Support Group
The Carers Coffee Club takes places on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Brunswick Heads.
Our next get-togethers are 15th November and the 20th December 2023.
For more information, please telephone Emma on 02) 6685 1629
or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Byron Shire Respite Service is proud to be working with Dementia Australia
to address the stigma, isolation and discrimination of dementia, through the development of communities
that accept and welcome people living with dementia and enable them to live with purpose.

To support Dementia-Friendly Communities in the Northern Rivers, visit: http://byronrespite.com.au/dementia-friendly-communities.html
for more information about our exciting project.

Are you living with dementia?

If you are living with younger onset dementia or a part of a diverse community and would like to get involved in our Dementia-Friendly Communities project within the Byron region - We would love to hear from you! There are plenty of opportunities to get involved at your own pace, meet new friends and help raise awareness. Please contact Karen or Skye at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Have you visited The Carer Gateway?

The Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative.
It provides information about the services and support available for people who care for someone with a disability, a chronic illness, dementia, mental illness or who is frail aged.
To learn more call 1800 422 737 (8am – 6pm, Monday-Friday), or visit www.carergateway.gov.au. 

For families with a young parent living with younger onset dementia

Jack’s daddy has something wrong in his head. 
Sometimes Jack helps him because he can’t remember and does strange things.
There is something deep inside his brain and it won’t get better. He has dementia.

If you live with younger onset dementia and have a young family - this book may be of interest.
It is available for purchase directly from Byron Shire Respite Service in Brunswick Heads.
For more information, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

A kindle ebook version is also available for purchase from Amazon.
Click on the cartoon below and visit the link:

 Although funding for these programs have been provided by the Australian Government,
the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.