Hume - Carers Respite & Information Service

Our Vision:
"We envisage a service that delivers dynamic, responsive and proactive carer-focused supports"

The Carer Respite & Information Service Hume Region recognizes the significant role that carers perform in the community and upholds the dignity, rights, diversity and contribution of all carers. Our goal is to support carers and improve general quality of life for all in the caring relationship through partnership with carers, service providers, and the community.

Our Aims Are To:

• Promote the needs and choices of people with care responsibilities
  
• Encourage carers to identify themselves and to acknowledge their needs
  
• Increase community awareness of the vital role and contribution of carers
  
• Achieve quality choices and outcomes for people seeking support
  
• Promote a community care ethic and care as a social responsibility
  
• Bring the needs, views and concerns of carers to the attention of government and other policy makers

CRIS Offices

CRIS is auspiced by Goulburn Valley Family Care Inc.

Carer Assistance - Hume

CRIS helps carers in the Hume Region:
Upper Hume - Rural City of Wodonoga, Shire of Indigo and Shire of Towong

Goulbrun - City of Greater Shepparton, Shire of Moira and Shire of Strathbogie.

Central Hume - Alpine Shire, Shire of Delatite and Rural City of Wangaratta.

Lower Hume - Shires of Mitchell and Murrindindi.

CRIS can help you access:

• Information about local services
  
• Information about specific health and disability issues and conditions
  
• Support
  
• Respite care services including access and bookings of respite in Aged Care Homes
  
• Self help and community groups
  
• Communication aids & equipment for the frail and aged
  
• Holiday planning
  
• Recreational services
  

Freecall (For Carers) 1800 059 059