More carers are needed

Peninsula residents are still needed to care for local children or adults with disabilities.

Central Coast Life Without Barriers Disabilities Services is looking for more carers after making a call for local volunteers earlier this year.

Manager Ms Colleen Allen said; "I had a couple of enquiries from Peninsula residents last time, but we still have children and adults with disabilities who need carers."

Ms Allen said: "If I had some new Peninsula carers, I could place two clients tomorrow.

"We need a range of types of care including respite for weekends, as well as emergency and long-term.

"Our immediate need is for carers who can provide voluntary care in their own homes. An allowance is paid to cover expenses."

Ms Allen said training for prospective carers is being planned, and carers would be assessed after completing the training.

Applicants would also undergo a police check.

For further information, phone 4323 9266.

Media release, 21 May 2008 Colleen Allen, Life Without Barriers Central Coast