For some time, the ‘Rethink Respite’ project has been working hard at improving take-up of respite among carers of people with dementia in Illawarra, NSW. As part of this it has developed some really good resources on respite for people with dementia, which are available on its website here. The project is now launching a new national study which will involve offering a series of online education and support sessions for carers to encourage them to give respite a try. Carers who are interested in accessing this sort of support are encouraged to find out more here.