National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP)

The NRCP Program provides respite services for carers of frail older people including those with dementia and challenging behaviours. The aim of the program is to provide support for the primary carer and to assist with balancing work, personal commitments and caring responsibilities.

The NRCP program is available at the ARV locations listed below. For more detailed information speak to an ARV Coordinator on one of the numbers provided.


ARV Blue Mountains House Respite Program
17 Bourke Street
Blaxland NSW 2774

Phone 4739 0418

ARV Nell Slade Respite Centre
Nell Slade House, Slade Avenue
Castle Hill NSW 2154

Phone 9659 2348

ARV Penrith House Respite Program
7 Urbane Street
Leonay NSW 2750

Phone 4735 8541

ARV Elizabeth Lodge Respite Centre
Suite 3F, 1st Floor, 72 O'Riordan Street
Alexandria NSW 2015

Phone 9700 7714