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Your care
When your family are your usual caregivers, sometimes they may have other commitments or need a break so they can take care of themselves. We can help give your family the support they need so they can take better care of you.
Respite care lets us handle the caregiving, so your relatives can spend more quality time with you and take care of other commitments. Whether you need a few hours of respite care occasionally or for days or weeks at a time, we can help you.
In-home respite care services
Whether you just need a bit of help around the house or comprehensive care, we can come to your home and support you. We can do everything your usual caregiver does for you. Our in-home respite care services include:
Health and wellbeing
We can give you as much or as little support as you need, including all kinds of complex care requirements. No matter what type of care you need, you'll be in safe hands. Our health and wellbeing services include:
- Transport to appointments
- Personal care
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- Companion care
The right caregiver for you
We know the importance of matching you with a caregiver who suits your personality. Whether you want someone you can chat with or someone who will help you unobtrusively, we'll make sure you're comfortable. Choosing your caregiver includes:
- Personality matching
- Cultural understanding
- Multilingual caregivers
- Preference for male or female caregivers
- LGBTI awareness
Household tasks
We can help you with whatever needs to be done around the house. Our caregivers can provide a full range of domestic support, including:
- Household cleaning
- Gardening
- Laundry
- Grocery shopping
- Cooking and meal preparation
- General home maintenance
You and your family don't have to worry if they need time for themselves or if they're going to be away. We'll make sure you're well taken care of and we'll keep your family in the loop.
Find out more about Respite Care. Call us on 03 9827 8899
"Elly looks after Ruth when she gets up in the morning, takes us for a drive wherever we want to go and does the cooking. It’s Elly’s personality, that the others haven’t got, that makes her above all the rest"
Ruth and Tony
Find out more about our respite care services
For more information about in-home respite care, see our information pack here. See everything we can do while your regular caregiver has a rest.
Get in touch with us about in-home respite care
Our team is always happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Get in touch with us here and we'll get back to you soon.
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