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