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.
- In home respite
- Centre based respite
- Community access respite
- Carer resources
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
- Private services
Respite Options for Carers
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.
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 1300 797 522.
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 1300 797 522 to book Calvary Home Care’s in-home respite services.
Respite care can be delivered as a community access service. This enables the care recipient to meet new people and participate in the activities or social events they enjoy most.
Call 1300 797 522 to book Calvary Home Care’s community access respite services.
Calvary Home Care’s day respite centres offer interactive programs, outings and a chance to socialise with peers in a warm and friendly environment. Day respite is also offered at many of Calvary’s Residential Aged Care homes.
Calvary Respite Cottage Port Augusta
18 Frome Street, Port Augusta, South Australia 5700
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
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, such as Calvary Cooinda in Singleton, also offer day respite programs.
