Respite care
Supporting you with temporary care while your loved ones take a well-deserved break to rest and recharge
About respite care
Respite care provides you with caregivers on an ad hoc or ongoing basis while your loved ones take a well-deserved break to rest, attend to personal matters, or go on holiday.
Our experienced caregivers provide person-centred care, to help maintain your routines and provide companionship while your loved one is away. In-home respite care can be scheduled regularly, for example once per week, planned in advance for an ad-hoc event, or arranged on short notice if necessary.
Whether you need a few hours, days, or weeks of support, our person-centred approach ensures continuity of care and peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.
Key benefits of respite care
How respite care can help your loved ones to take a break
Relief for carers
Respite care allows your loved ones to take time to rest and recharge from their caring role, providing them with peace of mind that you’re well cared for in your own home.
Maintaining routines
Our experienced caregivers understand the importance of continuity of care and will follow your established care routines.
Flexible arrangements
Respite care can be provided from a few hours to several weeks and can be designed around your schedule. It can be for a set time, or a regular break, for example once a week.
How respite care works
Our caregivers start by learning and understanding your care needs and daily routines to ensure a smooth transition.
They will maintain these routines alongside a high level of care while your loved ones take a well-deserved break. Respite care can be on an ongoing schedule or on an as-needed basis.
We can provide respite care for families looking after older loved ones, or children living with autism. Autism respite care is compassionate, trusted support from a skilled Dovida Caregiver, so you can take the break you deserve.
We love taking care of Dad – we live nearby so we’re almost always there for him. It is great to have the comfort and reassurance of Dovida’s respite care service when we go on a holiday with our own children.
In-home respite care provides temporary support for your main carers, maintaining a high quality of care and allowing them to take a break.
The cost of respite care varies depending on the level of care you need, and how long you need it for. Contact our team today to discuss your individual needs.
If your respite care is privately funded, you can have as much respite care as your budget allows. Under government-subsidised programmes, you may be eligible for up to 63 days of subsidised respite care per year. You can contact our team for more information.
Get started with respite care by contacting our team to discuss your needs. We’ll work with you to understand your care needs and create a respite care plan that works for you.
Residential respite care is temporary care provided in a residential aged care facility, while in-home respite care allows your loved one to remain in their familiar home environment while receiving professional care support.