Getaways for Consumers
About Respite Getaways
MIFQ offers an annual program of respite getaways with the objective of providing affordable and accessible respite for individuals living with a psychiatric disability. These getaways not only provide valuable social opportunities and respite for participants, but also allow family members and carers to have a much needed break. Each Getaway includes structured activities such as community access, recreation and skill development.
There are a number of getaways each year with each having a specific theme. Depending on the destination, approximately 15 to 20 individuals attend each getaway including participants and staff. All accommodation, meals and activities are included in the getaway program and a fee is payable as a contribution to costs.
Referrals to Respite Getaways
Referrals to our respite getaways can be made by individuals, familiy members and friends, or by other organisations.
To be eligible for this service, individuals must be living with a diagnosed mental illness and be over the age of 18 years. Each individual is only permitted to attend one getaway per year and attending a getaway costs between $50.00 and $65.50 per person depending on the getaway and participant’s financial membership status.
How Respite Getaways are funded
This service is funded by the Department of Communities.
This program operates from our Brisbane office but is available to any individual living in Queensland. For more information, please contact our Brisbane office on (07) 3358 4424.
