General News
4 July, 2025
More funding for Warrack's respite care
Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre has received another round of $60,000 in funding from the state government for two years to deliver respite activities in the town.
People with disabilities across Warracknabeal would benefit from this boost, as the house develops programs in partnership with the families and the participants.
It would be an extended boost for the ongoing funding, as this financial year would be the fourth consecutive year of such financing, which helps younger people with disabilities.
“We are delighted to have the extended funding, as there are only a few respite services available in the town,” said Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House manager Karen Fuller.
“We had this funding before, which helps Warracknabeal people with disabilities.”
The Neighbourhood House will continue to offer design programs that participants want to participate in and enjoy the most.
Each family can have up to 20 hours of respite care through these programs.
“We develop these programs over time, and it’s not easy and fast,” Ms Fuller said.
“Some families prefer school and other holidays.
“We tend not to do programs on weekends.”
Member for Western Victoria, Jacinta Ermacora, said the government is providing practical support to local carers.
“We’re backing local carers with practical support, so they can keep doing what they do best – supporting others – while also looking after themselves,” she said.
Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre will share its part of the state government’s over $18 million funding between 51 organisations across the state from 2025 to 2027 to deliver in-home and out-of-home respite care, group activities, and tailored supports that meet the needs and circumstances of carers.
Horsham’s Centre for Participation is another group of the Wimmera region that received funding from the same stream for empowering communities in Western Victoria through volunteering, training, and social enterprise.
Ms Fuller said that she encourages people to come and talk at the house.
“We are looking forward to working with the families, participants and the carers.”