Caring for a loved one can be deeply rewarding—and demanding. At DailyCare, we believe that respite care gives you the breathing space to look after yourself, while ensuring your loved one continues to receive high-quality support in a safe, nurturing environment.
What Is Respite Care and Why It Matters
Respite care provides short-term relief for carers—from a few hours to several days. Whether through in-home visits, day-centre programs, overnight stays, or care in an aged care home, respite services help maintain the health, wellbeing, and resilience of both carer and cared-for.
Your Respite Care Options in Australia
In-Home Care
A qualified carer comes to your home, offering assistance with personal care, companionship, medication prompts, meals, and light household tasks. It’s ideal for maintaining comfort and routine in familiar surroundings.
Centre-Based Day Respite
Day programs offering social interaction, engaging activities, and supervision in a structured environment—perfect for a meaningful break paired with mental stimulation for your loved one.
Residential Respite
Short stays in accredited aged care homes. You’ll receive 24/7 support, meals, laundry, social programs, and peace of mind—all tailored to your needs.
Emergency Respite
When unexpected situations arise, emergency respite ensures support when you need it most. You can always contact Carer Gateway for urgent assistance.
How to Access and Fund Respite Care
My Aged Care (Older Australians):
Begin with an Aged Care Assessment. Approved clients may access up to 63 days of subsidised residential respite annually—with possible extensions upon approval.
NDIS (Under 65 with Disability):
Known as Short-Term Accommodation (STA), this funding offers flexible respite options within your NDIS plan.
Veterans (DVA):
Eligible veterans can receive respite through the Veterans’ Home Care program following assessment.
Carer Gateway:
A national, 24/7 resource ready to assist with emergency respite and guidance through your options.
The Benefits of Respite Care
For Carers: Essential time to recharge, maintain health, reduce stress, tend to personal commitments, and sustain long-term caregiving strength.
For Loved Ones: New social opportunities, varied activities, stimulation, and a chance to feel independent in a supportive environment.
Why DailyCare? Our Promise to You
Driven by empathy, inventiveness and connection, DailyCare exists to simplify your care journey. We believe in empowering your choices and rejecting one-size-fits-all solutions. Our approach ensures that you and your loved one receive respite care that is compassionate, personalised, and grounded in respect for your life story.
This may help
- At any point while you’re waiting to be assessed you can search for the right respite care from all the government-assisted services as well as other private services available.
- Simply start a care summary, tell us what you’re looking for so that we can really understand the level of care you need and we’ll match you with a range of respite options.
