In-Home Respite Care · Mornington Peninsula
We're here when your usual carer can't be
Respite Care on the Mornington Peninsula
- Giving your regular caregiver a needed rest
Absolute Care & Health provides in-home respite care across the Mornington Peninsula, from Frankston to Sorrento, so your regular caregiver can take a well-earned break.
Whether that’s a few hours occasionally, a regular day each week, or a longer period to cover a holiday, our local Mornington Peninsula based Support Workers step into the caring role in the comfort of your own home. Respite can be funded through Support at Home, the NDIS, TAC or privately.
We can help when your family needs a break
When your family are your usual caregivers, sometimes they may have other commitments, or simply need time to rest and take care of themselves.
We can give your family the support they need, so they can keep supporting you while looking after their own wellbeing. Respite care lets us handle the caregiving whether it’s a few hours of respite occasionally, a regular day a week or fortnight, or a longer period to cover holidays and time away.
Because our Support Workers live and work here on the Peninsula, the person who comes to your home understands the local community you’re part of.
In-home respite care services across the Peninsula
- Going to appointments — in Frankston, Mornington, Rosebud and beyond
- Preparing meals, medication prompting and everyday household help
If clinical needs are part of the picture, our nursing team can provide nurse-led respite too.
Types of respite care we provide
A few hours
Occasional respite
Regular
Scheduled respite
A set day each week or fortnight your carer can count on. This is the most sustainable rhythm for long-term caring.
Overnight & extended
Overnight & holiday respite
Overnight or multi-day care covering holidays, hospital stays, or when your carer needs time away.
If clinical needs are part of the picture, our nursing team can provide nurse-led respite too.
How respite care is funded on the Mornington Peninsula
Support at Home
In-home respite is part of your Support at Home funding, drawn from your quarterly budget with no separate day limit. See our Support at Home funding guide.
NDIS
For NDIS participants, respite is usually funded under Core Supports as “assistance with daily life,” and short-term accommodation may cover overnight respite. See our NDIS page.
Recovery care (WorkCover & TAC)
As an approved TAC and WorkCover provider, we deliver respite as part of recovery care after an accident or injury. See our Recovery Support page.
Private funding
Prefer to arrange respite privately, or want extra hours on top of your funded support? Pay an hourly rate for exactly the respite you want. See our private funding options.
We’ll explain your funding and any contribution clearly before anything starts. For a picture of what respite would look like for your family, call us on 1300 030 032.
Need respite care urgently?
If your usual carer is suddenly unable to provide care due to illness, a hospital stay or an emergency, we can often arrange respite at short notice across the Peninsula. Call us on 1300 030 032 to talk through immediate options.
Why Mornington Peninsula families choose Absolute Care & Health for respite
Handing over the care of someone you love, even briefly takes trust. It’s important that you feel you have the right person supporting you or your loved one.
We take our brief from you on the kind of person you want supporting you or your loved one.
- Personality matching
- Cultural understanding
- Multilingual caregivers
- Preference for male or female caregivers
- LGBTI awareness
Our care built around goals, needs and values because one size doesn’t fit all.
Where we provide respite on the Mornington Peninsula
We deliver in-home respite care right across the Peninsula, including:
We also provide respite care right across Melbourne metro. Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch if you’re on the Peninsula, we can almost certainly help.
Common questions about respite care on the Peninsula
These are some of the most common questions, answered for you.
Do you provide respite care across the whole Mornington Peninsula?
Yes. We provide in-home respite care right across the Peninsula, from Frankston and Mornington through to Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento and Portsea, as well as the smaller communities in between. Our Support Workers live locally, so the person who comes to your home knows the area. If you’re not sure whether we reach your suburb, give us a call on 1300 030 032.
How much does respite care cost on the Mornington Peninsula?
For most families, in-home respite isn’t paid out of pocket — it’s funded through your Support at Home budget, NDIS plan, or a TAC or WorkCover claim, so the cost depends on your funding and any income-assessed contribution. If you’d prefer to arrange respite privately, you can pay an hourly rate for exactly the hours you want. We’ll always explain the cost clearly before any care begins.
How long can I have respite care for?
It’s up to you and your family. Respite can be a few hours occasionally, a regular day each week or fortnight, or a longer block to cover a holiday or time away. In-home respite through Support at Home has no separate day limit. You use it flexibly within your funding budget.
Can I arrange emergency respite care?
Yes. If your usual carer is suddenly unable to provide care because of illness, a hospital admission or another emergency, we can often arrange respite at short notice across the Peninsula. Call us on 1300 030 032 to talk through your options.
Who will be coming to my home?
A Support Worker matched to you. We take our brief from you about the sort of person you’d like supporting your family, including personality, cultural background, language and whether you’d prefer a male or female caregiver and involve you in their selection. Our Support Workers are locally based, fully trained, and backed by our nursing team when clinical care is needed.
Discover more about how we work
Absolute Care & Health provides personalised individual support and nursing services, perfectly matched to you.
We work across in-home aged care, the NDIS (disability support) and recovery care. Each of these areas is led by a specialist team with extensive experience and knowledge of their sector.
With hundreds of Support Workers from Australia and around the World, we can offer many languages and cultural backgrounds.
What our clients say about us
“When the Absolute Care & Health Carers are here I know that if James asked for something he would get it. They even do the ironing which is such an incredible help to me. That has allowed me to get out and do what I need to do.”
- James and Sue, Melbourne
Ready for a break? Let's arrange your respite care.
It’s your life and your usual carer’s too. Talk to our Melbourne care team about in-home respite for your family. We’ll explain your funding, match the right carer and answer every question with no obligation.
