| How To Search |
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The various search options are outlined below:
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Symbols associated with respite care
Using the 'Split Screen' option
Respite Finder
Quick Search
Directory
Subject A-Z
Agency A-Z
Advanced
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| Symbols associated with respite care |
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The following symbols are used to enable quick identification of agencies providing required forms of respite care:
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Overnight Accommodation |
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Camp |
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CALD Services |
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Transport Available |
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In-Home Services |
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Recreation Services |
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Respite in Host Carer's Home |
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Wheelchair Access |
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School Holiday Program |
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NOTE: Moving the mouse pointer over a symbol wherever it appears (e.g. in a results list or in the details of a specific provider) will cause a pop-up prompt to appear explaining the symbol's meaning.
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| Using the 'Split Screen' option |
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The 'Split Screen' option enables 2 sets of data to be viewed at the one time (e.g. a list of matching entries and details of a selected entry). To turn this option on/off use 'Split On/Off' on the menu bar. 'Split On' is best suited to screens with a resolution of 800x600 or higher.
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For a more detailed explanation see Help.
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| Respite Finder |
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Click Respite Finder on the menu bar to display the Respite Finder. The Carer Links North Respite Finder helps families and care providers in the Northern Metropolitan Region identify potential sources of relief available in their area. To find respite care services, select a locality and age from the drop-down lists, then click 'Find Respite'.
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| Quick Search |
The Quick Search capability is located below the Respite Finder.
Enter one or more words to search for anywhere in an entry into the 'Search for' box, then click 'Quick Search'. Only entries that contain all words entered, in any order, will be found.
To facilitate data entry and cover multiple forms of the one word, only the first few characters of each word need be entered. To search for phrases (i.e. two or more words in a particular order) include the words in double quotes. In the case of phrases, all words (except the last) must be entered in full.
For example:
accom age
couns disab richmond
legal advice
financ
"bed and breakfast"
See Quick Search guidelines for other options and examples.
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| Directory |
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Click Directory on the menu bar to display the table of contents of the online Directory. Click a relevant section name to view the topics within that section. Click a topic to view a list of agencies associated with that topic. Details of an agency can then be viewed by clicking the agency name.
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| Subject A-Z |
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Click Subject A-Z on the menu bar to display the Subject A-Z index. Click a letter to list all subjects beginning with that letter, then click any subject listed to view details (in the same form as for Directory above). Alternatively, by entering text in the 'Search subjects for' box and clicking 'Subject Search', all subjects containing the text anywhere in the subject name will be listed. Any subject found can then be clicked to view its details.
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Click Agency A-Z on the menu bar to display the Agency A-Z index. Click a letter to list all agency names beginning with that letter, then click any agency listed to view details. Alternatively, by entering text in the 'Search names for' box and clicking 'Name Search', all agencies containing the text anywhere in the name will be listed. Any agency name found can then be clicked to view its details.
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| Advanced |
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Click Advanced on the menu bar to display advanced search options.
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