In-home respite involves care staff coming to your home to provide one-on-one support in a familiar environment. They can also take the person being cared for on an outing while you enjoy a break or attend to your own needs.

Daytime outings with a small group of people enable the older person to get out and about, spend time with others and visit local sights, attractions and cafes.

We can also arrange transport to medical appointments, the hairdresser, local shops, community groups and more.

Our local centres offer tailored, high-quality care and social connections programs, including dementia-specific respite, in a safe and stimulating environment. This enables carers to schedule regular respite breaks.

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Sometimes carers need a longer break, to go away on holiday, to rest and recharge or to get extra support for the person they are caring for if they are recovering from a medical procedure or illness.

This is where a short-term stay of two weeks or more in one of our residential care homes is a great option.    

Respite customers have full access to the quality care and amenities available, including 24/7 clinical care, vibrant lifestyle and activities programs, chef-prepared meals and access to allied health services.

Music For David is our music therapy program, specifically developed to provide relief and enjoyment to people with dementia.

One music therapy technique sees participants work one-on-one with a Music Therapist in their own home to create a personalised music playlist that they can listen to using an MP3 device and headset.

This can help to ease symptoms of dementia like restlessness and agitation and provides some short-term relief for the carer.

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