Services support persons with a disability and their carers and strengthen the capacity of families to continue to provide care. The overall aim is to prevent inappropriate or early admission of individuals to residential care.

A person's disability may be classified as physical; intellectual; sensory; a mental health issue; challenging behaviour; or a combination of disabilities.

Strategies are developed to maintain and increase the network of relationships around each person and to provide a safe and supportive environment for the person and their family.

A range of short-term respite options are offered that include:

• In-home, overnight and emergency respite
• Day centre programs
• Vacation care
• Camps
• Community access
• Family, social and lifestyle support