What is respite care?

Respite means that family members can find support if they want a rest from their role as a carer. It also offers people with disabilities the opportunity to get out and about in the community. This helps to provide support in social aspects while building confidence, self-esteem, and community engagement.

Two types of respite care are:

Non-residential respite care

This may involve someone coming into your home to care for a family member with a disability or accompanying them to activities in the community.

These activities can include:

  • Social sports and recreational activities
  • Daily tasks and chores
  • Tutoring and helping with daily workloads
  • Goal setting
  • Healthy living

Residential respite care

This can include short-term stays away from home.

These activities can include:

  • Camping trips
  • Hiking and adventure activities

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We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded.

We are committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers, and carers. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.