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Pay your invoiceJohn and Darren At the start of 2025, Darren, who was new to support work, walked into John’s life with a big grin and a sense of humour that…
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Support for carers of people with disability
Family Support Program
Caring for someone with a disability can be rewarding but it can also be tiring. Avivo’s Family Support Program is here to help you take a breath, plan ahead, and access short-term, flexible support – so you can recharge.
What Is the Family Support Program?
This program provides short-term, flexible support for unpaid carers of people with a disability. It is designed to give carers time to rest, reconnect, and feel supported.
What support can I access?
Every family’s situation is different. That’s why our Family Support Program offers flexible, short-term options to give you space to breathe, rest, and refocus.
You may be able to access:
Support Worker hours (up to 12 weeks)
Short-term respite
Carer wellbeing events and workshops
Guidance from our Family Support Team to explore local and community options
Who is eligible?
If you’re based anywhere in Western Australia, you may be eligible if:
How it works
Family Support is short-term (up to 12 weeks) and flexible. It’s not for long-term ongoing support, but designed to give carers a break when they need it most. Every request is considered individually, based on your family’s needs.
How to apply
If you’d like to access carer respite with Avivo, simply contact us. We’ll review your details against the funding criteria and your individual needs, then get in touch to talk about the best support options for you.
Why choose Avivo?
Because everyone deserves to be supported, included, and connected to their community.
For nearly 60 years, we’ve worked alongside individuals, families and carers across Western Australia to deliver care that’s personal, flexible and grounded in respect. Whether you’re navigating aged care, disability or mental health support, we’re here to make the process simpler, kinder and built around what matters most to you.
Experience you can trust
Trusted by over 55,000 families
Local and community centred
In metro and regional WA.
NDIS Registered
Quality safeguarding, compliant and insured
Reliable hassle-free care
On time, same Support Worker and dependable backup
Personalised support
Flexible support to suit your life
600+ diverse providers
Network of Allied Health & other professionals
Trained and certified
Trusted, trained, NDIS approved Support Workers
Find support near you
We serve 420+ WA suburbs
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