Type of care
This is a type of short-term care. This is a service that helps to give you or your carer a break.
How it could help
- Centre-based respite that enables you to talk and interact with other people at a day centre, club, cottage or residential setting – during the day or overnight
- Flexible respite – A paid carer coming to your home so your usual carer can take a short break
How would I get this service?
Depending on your eligibility, it can be provided:
- on its own, through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, or
- with other services, as part of a Home Care Package.
If you need emergency respite, contact Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737.
