Home Care
If you need help at home, we'll make sure it doesn't feel like help.
Support for carers
Calvary Home Care recognises the important role carers play in our community and their need for scheduled breaks.
This provides the opportunity for carers to recharge and look after their own health and well-being.
We provide support to carers via a range of respite options, enabling them to take a break, manage work commitments, handle family responsibilities, enjoy a weekend away or have an extended holiday.
Respite services also enable the person being cared for to get out and about, meet new people and engage in activities they enjoy.
Carers can feel confident that their loved ones are being cared for and are enjoying the opportunity to meet and interact with others in a safe and trusted environment.
About this service
Support for carers includes:
- In-home respite
- Centre-based respite
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
- Carer resources
- Private services
Where can respite be provided?
We provide respite care in a range of different settings.
To find out more, click the sections below or call our dedicated team for assistance.
Respite care can be booked at home on a regular or one off basis for planned events or for last minute emergencies.
Support can be provided during the day, as an overnight sleepover or 24-hour care.
Call 1800 52 72 72 to book Calvary Home Care’s in-home respite services.
Calvary Home Care's day respite centres provide a welcoming space where participants can enjoy engaging activities, social outings, and meaningful connections with peers.
Here's how you can access these services:
Through Calvary Residential Aged Care
Many Calvary Residential Aged Care homes offer day respite programs tailored to individual needs. Contact your nearest home to learn about their specific services.
Port Augusta Respite Cottage, SA
Offering both day and overnight respite, our Port Augusta Respite Program focuses on connection, engagement and personal wellbeing through diverse activities.
Call 1300 797 522 for details or to enquire.
Mary Potter House, NSW
Located in Sydney's South, Mary Potter House specialises in contemporary, evidence-based dementia care in a supportive day respite setting.
Call 1300 797 522 for details or to enquire.
Just like home, an overnight stay in a Calvary Home Care cottage offers a private bedroom, meals, activities and 24-hour care.
Calvary Home Care offers day and overnight respite care options at the following cottages:
Chiara Respite Cottage 3 Gosforth Grove, Lakelands, NSW 2282 | |
Star Of The Sea Respite Cottage 2 Cedar Grove, Forster, NSW 242 | |
Port Augusta Respite Cottage 18 Frome Street, Port Augusta, SA 5700 |
Enquire today
If you're interested in one of our respite cottages and the services available, contact our friendly support team for more information:
Short term accommodation can be arranged at many of Calvary’s Residential Aged Care homes.
The short term accommodation covers one or two week periods, and some facilities also offer day respite programs.
Start your care journey today
Ready to make the next step?
If you or a family member needs support at home, our Home Care experts are ready to help.
Call our team on 1800 52 72 72 or make an enquiry to discuss a Calvary package that best meets your personal needs.