Respite and Carer Support

At Uniting AgeWell, we understand the importance of supporting people who care for seniors in our community.

We offer a range of respite options to give carers a break, while providing a stimulating and supportive environment for the person they care for.

These options can include:

• In Home Respite - a one-to-one service where a care worker provides respite within your home or the care recipient may be taken into the community.
• Day Respite Program - respite is provided within a day centre setting, appropriate to individual care needs.
• Community Access/Transit Groups - where a small group of clients go on an outing with the support of a care worker.
• Overnight Respite - respite is provided overnight in an overnight cottage or other community residential facility. Respite can be arranged for 1 or 2 nights
• Respite Stay Package - Uniting AgeWell has introduced a special Respite Stay Package, which provides a three week stay at one of our residences for the cost of just two weeks. This special package is available for all respite stays made between 1 November 2020 and 30 April 2021.

Our respite program is funded and reviewed annually by the Department of Health.

For more information about community respite or carer services, contact a Community Respite Service near you, or for residential respite care, contact the Uniting AgeWell team on 1300 783 435.