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Respite Care

Everyone
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Deserves A Break

Quality support that provides families with peace of mind and participants with enjoyable experiences through trusted carers.

Service Overview

What Is NDIS Respite Care?

NDIS respite care and short term accommodation provides temporary support that gives primary carers a break from their caring responsibilities. At Caring Supports, we see respite as an opportunity for positive experiences for everyone, with comprehensive support provided for everyday needs.

Respite That Really Works

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Quality experiences for participants, not just supervision

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Peace of mind through trusted, consistent care

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Flexible options from a few hours to several days

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Full support for all daily living needs while away from home.

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Support that strengthens family sustainability

We understand that taking a break can feel like abandoning responsibility. Our respite care ensures everyone benefits: carers recharge, participants enjoy engaging support, and families stay strong together.

Detailed Service Description

Flexible Solutions for Every Family

In-Home Respite

Your loved one stays in familiar surroundings while you take a break. Support workers maintain regular routines, providing companionship, meal support, and all necessary care. Perfect for short breaks or regular weekly respite.

Short Term Accommodation

Professional short term accommodation respite in appropriate settings. We provide comprehensive support including all daily care needs, and engaging activities in a safe, comfortable environment.

Overnight Respite

Whether for one night or several, we provide comprehensive overnight support. This includes evening meal support, overnight monitoring, morning care, and maintaining the comfort and safety participants need.

Weekend Respite

Regular weekend breaks help carers maintain balance. We provide full support from Friday evening through Sunday night, ensuring continuity of care, proper meal support, and enjoyable activities.

Emergency Respite

When unexpected situations arise (carer illness, family emergencies), we provide rapid response respite care, often within hours. Our established relationships mean we can step in quickly with complete support including meal assistance.

Holiday Respite

Enjoy holidays knowing your loved one is receiving quality care. We provide extended respite that maintains all routines including meal preferences, with regular updates for your peace of mind.

Process

Getting Started

Your journey to better support

Within 24 hours

Community Access

Get out and about with confidence, including mobility support and physical assistance. We’ll help you stay connected to your community, pursue interests, and maintain social connections.

Within one week

Face-to-face chat

We’ll meet you where you’re comfortable to discuss your goals, preferences, and support needs. This is about you, at your pace.

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Thoughtful selection

Careful Matching

We hand-pick support workers based on your specific needs, personality, and preferences, because the right match matters.

Long-term support

Ongoing Partnership

Begin with consistent support from familiar faces. We’re here for the long haul, adapting as your needs change.

Get In Touch

Begin Today Support Tomorrow

Get in touch for a no-obligation chat about your needs

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Flexible assessment

Meet where and when suits you

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No waiting lists

Support typically begins within 2-3 weeks

Rapid response guaranteed

A friendly member of our team will be in touch

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

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Absolutely. In-home respite is our most popular option, keeping participants comfortable in familiar surroundings with established routines and meal support.

Respite may be funded through Core Supports or Short Term Accommodation (STA). Core Supports can often be used flexibly, but STA must be specifically included in your NDIS plan during planning meetings. We can guide you through the best option for your situation.

Respite should be arranged with as much notice as possible, ideally four weeks, so we can organise accommodation, plan activities with the participant, and ensure the right staff are available to support during this time. For emergency respite, we respond as quickly as possible, often within hours for existing participants.

Our short term accommodation includes all personal care, meal support, medication assistance, activities, and 24/7 supervision in appropriate settings.

Where possible, yes. We prioritise using workers who already know the participant. If new workers are needed, we arrange introductions first.