Respite Services
A short-term break for carers
Respite care is defined as an alternative or supplementary care arrangement. The primary purpose is to give the carer a short-term break from the usual caring role or to add assistance with performance of the caring role.
A carer is a person such as a family member, friend or neighbour who provides regular, sustained care and assistance to another person without payment other than for possible receipt of a pension or a benefit.
Flexible Respite Services: One on one support that enables the care recipient to participate in activities that they enjoy and that provides carers with much needed breaks for their carer role.
How do I access this service?
Carrington Community Care can provide Flexible Respite Services under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme or as a Private Service.
If you’d like to receive government-funded respite services you will need to contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to determine your eligibility. If you already have a My Aged Care referral code for Flexible Respite you can contact Carrington for further details and to arrange commencement of this service.
If you’d prefer to receive Flexible Respite as a Private Service, Carrington can provide a quote so you can make an informed decision about your cost of services.
For more information on Flexible Respite please contact our friendly Customer Service Team on 1300 590 590.
Personal Care
We provide assistance or supervision with daily self-care tasks in the home.
Respite Services
Respite services give the carer a short term break or add assistance with performance of the caring role.
Domestic Assistance
We can offer assistance with the heavier household cleaning chores.
Allied Health Services
Including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and other allied health therapy services at home.
