In Home Respite
A Commonwealth funded initiative aimed at providing relief and support to the carer to enable them to continue in their caring role with the knowledge that there is someone caring for them.
Who will this service assist?
In Home Respite provides flexible respite services for carers of people with dementia and challenging behaviours.
How will this service assist?
This service will provide:
- Regular or occasional, long or short, day and overnight respite
- Respite that is flexible to meet the individual's needs
- Care with dignity and respect
- Crisis intervention and emergency relief for carers.
- Ongoing support and education to carers to enable them to continue the caring role
- Quality care by trained care workers
- Service that meets specific cultural needs
- Advocacy
Services that may be provided are:
- Day and night in-home respite
- Out of home respite
- Centre-based respite
- Carer support and education
- Crisis support
- 24-hour on-call for emergencies
Who can contact this service?
Anyone can contact this service and a prior assessment is not required