Presented by Julie McCrossin, this DVD encourages people who look after a family member or friend who has a mental illness to use the range of respite care services available to them. It also explores the issues of what people who care for someone with a mental illness actually want and need. The DVD is a valuable resource for families, carer support groups, trainers and health professionals.
Written and produced by Fran Haarsma Productions for the Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre Southern Region.
Price:
$87.00 General Usage
$165.00 Training Usage*
**Special Offer: If you are a carer, family member of a carer or member of a carer support group, then contact us about the special price for this DVD that you may be eligible for.
*Training usage price is for organisations such as TAFEs, Universities, registered training organisation (RTOs), private training providers and VET in schools programs which will be using the DVD for training purposes.
- what respite care is
- the range of respite care services available (one-on-one, residential, day programs, holiday, emergency)
- the needs of people who care for someone with a mental illness
- the benefits of using respite care.
(i) Community Services Training Package
Certificate III
- Community Services Work
Certificate IV
- Mental Health
For example, use for competencies:
CHCMH301A Work effectively in mental health
CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services
CHCCS308B Provide first point of contact
(ii) Certificate IV in Health - Nursing
(iii) Support services, such as Area Mental Health Services and
Psychiatric Disability Support Services
(iv) General practitioners and other health professionals
(v) Carer support groups**
(vi) Carers of a family member or friend who has a mental illness**
Manual Handling
Human Movement
Healthy Bodies
Communicate and Connect
Hazards and Risks
Duty of Care
Reading, Reporting, Recording
Provide Assistance with Medication in Residential Aged Care
How You Can Assist Your Client With Self Medication
Just Like You
Safe Food
It All Adds Up
Write With Care
Get Stronger, Live Longer
Respite Helps You Find the Balance
Balance the Care
Time For You