Northern Respite Care Service is funded by the Commonwealth Government and auspiced by the Lyell McEwin Regional Volunteer Association Inc. Our aim is to provide a respite service in order to help carers maintain their role with maximum independence. By meeting the needs of both the carers and the care recipient in their own home, a possible early admission to an aged care facility may be avoided. We are always on the look out for volunteers to be involved in both our regular respite care visitation program and also for our men’s group outing which occurs each Wednesday.