I had a respite carer once a week on a Wednesday for 4 hours once a week for company.  Lee-Anne, email champus@ihug.com.au. Lee-Anne is more a friend than just a social worker. She has advocated for me twice and been successful with both...

GIZELLE WAS THE MAIN ONE!
She came up with the idea of me getting a carer Labrador. She made 2 or 3 phone calls and before we new it, we had one. The person in charge of my case at "Guide Dogs", `Terrie Jones` - came out to interview me and brought a beautiful Golden Labrador, the dog loved me and I loved it but it was going to another client the same day. `Terrie Jones` phoned 5 days later, Monday, and told me the client had problems with the dog and asked if I wanted her, I was so happy I almost cried.
She brought Gizelle out the following Tuesday.

I  go to Liverpool Westfields with Gizelle!

People have often asked me if she bites - she will only bite if someone is violent with me!