

The Respite Service provided by OTCP is committed to assisting carers of people living with a mental illness to enhance their quality of life. Our respite service can be offered out-of-home. OTCP provides access to day-to-day living skills programs, outreach support and social opportunities through our existing Mental Health Service.
OTCP is committed to providing services which identify and reflect the goals of the individual while enhancing their quality of life. OTCP will assist carers to secure funds for respite through a range of government assisted community programs.
For referral to the OTCP Respite Service contact OTCP Mental Health Services (Tweed, Lismore or Coffs) or the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre on 1800 059 059.
OTCP currently facilitates a Carers Support Group which provides carers the opportunity to discuss issues, connect with other carers, undertake training and receive support as required. The support group was established in 1997 after consultation with family and friends identified the need for carer support across the Tweed Valley. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. The Carers Support Group is funded and convened by OTCP.
Who can take advantage of the respite service offered through OTCP?
The OTCP Respite Service provides assistance to:
- older carers
- Indigenous carers
- young carers
- carer support groups
- any carer in need of a break


Respite Service
The Respite Service provided by OTCP is committed to assisting carers of people living with a mental illness to enhance their quality of life. Our respite service can be offered out-of-home. OTCP provides access to day-to-day living skills programs, outreach support and social opportunities through our existing Mental Health Service.
OTCP is committed to providing services which identify and reflect the goals of the individual while enhancing their quality of life. OTCP will assist carers to secure funds for respite through a range of government assisted community programs.
For referral to the OTCP Respite Service contact OTCP Mental Health Services (Tweed, Lismore or Coffs) or the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre on 1800 059 059.
OTCP currently facilitates a Carers Support Group which provides carers the opportunity to discuss issues, connect with other carers, undertake training and receive support as required. The support group was established in 1997 after consultation with family and friends identified the need for carer support across the Tweed Valley. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. The Carers Support Group is funded and convened by OTCP.
Who can take advantage of the respite service offered through OTCP?
The OTCP Respite Service provides assistance to:
- older carers
- Indigenous carers
- young carers
- carer support groups
- any carer in need of a break

Respite Service
The Respite Service provided by OTCP is committed to assisting carers of people living with a mental illness to enhance their quality of life. Our respite service can be offered out-of-home. OTCP provides access to day-to-day living skills programs, outreach support and social opportunities through our existing Mental Health Service.
OTCP is committed to providing services which identify and reflect the goals of the individual while enhancing their quality of life. OTCP will assist carers to secure funds for respite through a range of government assisted community programs.
For referral to the OTCP Respite Service contact OTCP Mental Health Services (Tweed, Lismore or Coffs) or the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre on 1800 059 059.
OTCP currently facilitates a Carers Support Group which provides carers the opportunity to discuss issues, connect with other carers, undertake training and receive support as required. The support group was established in 1997 after consultation with family and friends identified the need for carer support across the Tweed Valley. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. The Carers Support Group is funded and convened by OTCP.
Who can take advantage of the respite service offered through OTCP?
The OTCP Respite Service provides assistance to:
- older carers
- Indigenous carers
- young carers
- carer support groups
- any carer in need of a break