Respite care in Australia

The District Nurses helps ageing Tasmanians keep living independently.Whether you need a trusted nurse or just a little extra help, we bring the right care together to support your independence in the home and community you love.The District Nurses provide a full range of care services across Tasmania including: Commonwealth Home Support Program Home and Community Care Program for people under 65 years Home Care Packages Short Term Restorative Care packagesDVA Community NursingVeterans Home Care ServicesAfter hours services Assistance with household tasks Meal preparation Medication Assistance Community Nursing End of Life care Gardening and minor home maintenance Help with showering and dressing In home respite Social support and transport Services can be provided through government subsidised programs such as Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP) or can be purchased as private services.

About The District Nurses has been delivering home care services to the Tasmanian community since 1896. We are the oldest community nursing organisation in Tasmania. We are Committed to Care. This is reflected in our values of Commitment, Equity, Excellence, Trust, Versatility & Transparency. The District Nurses provide a full range of care services across Tasmania including: Commonwealth Home Support Program Home and Community Care Program for people under 65 years Home Care Packages Short Term Restorative Care packagesDVA Community NursingVeterans Home CareEnd of Life Care Supplementary Services Assistance with household tasksMeal preparationMedication Assistance  Community Nursing End of Life care Gardening and minor home maintenance Help with showering and dressing In home respite Social support and transport Services can be provided through government subsidised programs such as Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP) or can be purchased as private services.

The District Nurses operates Day Centres in South-Eastern Tasmania. Our Day Centres offer more than just a change of scenery. They provide:Centre-based care in a safe, friendly environment Social connection through games, crafts, music, and outings Respite for carers, giving families time to rest and recharge Whether it’s a short walk, a shared meal, or a visit to a local attraction, every activity is designed to support wellbeing, independence and joy. What’s on offer:Crafts, quizzes, gentle exercise and guest speakers Musical entertainment, dining out and special events Bus trips and excursions to local favourites Day Centres run Monday to Saturday, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Programs vary by day and group — please contact us to find the best fit for your needs. Transport can be arranged for a small fee.Getting started: Referrals are welcome from health professionals, agencies or directly from clients and carers. A basic assessment helps us understand your needs and determine eligibility.Day Centre services are available through government-subsidised programs. A current fee schedule is available on request, and we’ll always let you know if costs change.Learn more at thedistrictnurses.org.au or call us on (03) 6208 0500

Day respite - daytime care for the aged who live at home in Ashwood, Boronia, Carrum Downs, Coburg North, Hughesdale, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Parkdale, and Traralgon areas. How do I book day respite?Call one of our sites to speak to our friendly staff. We will assess your respite needs and outline eligibility and assessment requirements. Arrangements can also be made to visit our facilities to trial our services. Our Admission Teams will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the service, including fees and care planning. Who can use this service?Our day respite services are available to people over the age of 65 and are subject to assessment by the Manager or our nominated representative. How much does it cost?The program operates on a reasonable fee-for-service basis which can be discussed at time of enquiry. Costs may vary slightly depending on the level of care required. What is day respite care?Our low level care day respite program offers daytime care for the aged who live at home. Medical and Aged Care Group homes are safe and welcoming, offering socialisation and stimulation programs for your loved one as well as respite for carers. Access to allied health, nursing, hairdressing and other services may also be arranged for those attending the day program, providing further assistance to carers. Our day respite service has a focus on healthy, positive living through structured activity programs. Our staff are highly skilled and experienced in specific areas of low level residential care including: Dementia and related illness Challenging behaviours Complex medical Mobility issues Disability and frailty. What services are offered?We offer comprehensive services including: Regular community outings Assistance with personal care including medications Structured leisure and lifestyle activities are offered to individuals and small groups. Programs are designed to support, maintain and respond to individual client needs. Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch are provided.  Consideration is given to special dietary needs and staff are available to provide full assistance if required. Clients can be self-referred, referred by a General Practitioner or other Health Practitioner. The needs of clients and carers are assessed and regularly reviewed to assist in providing high quality care. Our program offers a far better alternative to home care, as they can have qualified nursing staff for the entire time they are in our care from one to eight hours. We have a flexible approach to meeting the needs of the client and their family.

Right at Home is a Support at Home, Home Care Provider, servicing senior Australians, people recovering at home after a hospital stay, and all those needing in-home care. Right at Home is approved by My Aged Care, under the registration of 'Right at Home RightCare' and delivers clinical, independence and everyday living services such as companion care, domestic support, transport, wellbeing, social support and community engagement, shopping and meal preparation, personal care, nursing care and respite care. We also provide skilled nursing clinical care including medication and wound management, IV and Catheter Care as well as other types of nursing services such as assessing, treating and monitoring clinical conditions, continence management (clinical) and management of skin integrity, education and linkage to specialist services . The care we provide allows our clients to live independently and with dignity, providing peace of mind to both our clients and their families. Our Care Managers can organise therapeutic services for independent living and assistive technology and home modifications as well as home maintenance and repairs. Right at Home, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those we serve. As an organisation, we take a holistic approach to care, supported by an outcome driven, measurable, care planning process. Care planning includes all aspects of a client’s wellbeing, including the vital socialisation aspects that support excellent mental health. Right at Home focuses on the individual and their specific needs as opposed to a blanket approach where care is reduced to a list of tasks. Our carers are trained screened and insured, delivering high quality care. We match our clients to their carers so the same familiar faces arrive for the service with no surprises, so that clients feel comfortable and develop companionship with their carers to ensure the best care experience. At Right at Home, our clients, their families, and our caregivers are at the centre of everything we do. Our offices are located throughout Queensland, NSW, VIC, SA and WA. Give us a call on 1300 363 802 today, to realise how our approach to quality individualised care and support can benefit you and your family. Note: Not every office delivers every particular specialised nursing care. Contact your local office for the details of their skilled nursing.

Care Forward is a not-for-profit, locally owned and operated Tasmanian community service provider.We’ve been helping people across Tasmania live well at home since 1999. Care Forward adopts a ‘wellness’ approach in all that we do. Our philosophy of care is to maintain independence, encourage active participation and enable or re-enable our participants to make the most of their life at home.We do this by working with you to get the best out of life. How to access Support at Home with Care Forward When you’ve been approved or assigned Support at Home care, one of our Liaison Officers will help you to start the process. You’ll be appointed a Clinical Care Partner who will visit you at home to conduct a comprehensive assessment of your needs based on your Single Assessment Service outcome. It may take more than one visit to complete this clinical assessment. We encourage your carer or a friend or family member to be present at these visits. Our difference Our Care Partners are nurses or equivalent professionals meaning you can be confident in the clinical oversight of your support. We work with over 100 service providers throughout Tasmania allowing you to choose the most appropriate organisations or individuals in your area. We celebrate the diversity of all members of the community. We work closely with you to ensure that all services provided respond to your personal circumstances. We employ allied health professionals to provide specialist services & programs to improve your health and wellbeing at home. We listen and learn from you Care Forward holds regular Forums with our participants. This helps us to guide our practise to best support the Tasmanians we care for, as well as learn where we can supply better information and understanding. We also provide a newsletter to keep you up-to-date with changes in the aged care sector and to connect you to opportunities to live your very best life at home. The Care Forward Allied Health team provides specialist services and programs to encourage active participation and enable you to improve your health and make the most of your life at home. Care Forward employs: • occupational therapists, • exercise physiologists, • dietitians, and • social workers. Subsidised services are available through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (including the Home Independence Program), Tasmanian Home and Community Care (including the Post Hospital Program), and Support at Home participants. Private services are also available. Medicare will fund these services if you are referred by your GP via a GP Management plan or Team Care arrangements. You may also be eligible to claim from your health insurance fund. At Care Forward we work hard to serve Tasmanians wherever they live, however, a lack of workers or associate providers (contractors) in some rural/remote areas may mean we are unable to provide services to those areas. Occupational Therapists (OTs) OTs can work with you to improve your independence, safety and confidence. Services offered by Occupational Therapists include: • Home Modifications such as the installation of grab rails or access ramps • OTs work with you to recognise and overcome risk factors for falls • Low Vision and Safety • Mobility and aids - Equipment prescription includes; dressing aid, sock aid, shower chair/stools, toilet seat raisers and other aids and equipment to enhance mobility • Strategies for coping with memory loss includes; cognitive & sensory cueing, memory assistance, problem solving, education, provision of equipment and environmental adaptations • Chronic Disease Management • OTs incorporate activity modification techniques into daily activities such as work simplification, energy conservation and continence management Exercise Physiology (EPs) EPsdeliver clinical exercises and health modification programs for people with a range of chronic and complex medical conditions. They work with you to support your independence and wellbeing through individually tailored programs that can: • Increase mobility and strength (reducing the risk of falls) • Support your breathing and manage chronic conditions • Increase your confidence • Assist you to maintain and strengthen your capacity to continue your activities of daily living and social engagement • Maximise your general health and well being • Rehabilitation after an injury, accident or surgery Up & About Exercise Program Exercise has been shown to give significant benefits to people of all ages, even the frail and elderly, in pain reduction, increased muscle strength, improved physical function, balance and wellbeing. Up & About is a 12-week program of individually tailored exercises and health education in a group setting. All participants receive an individual health assessment conducted by one of our Accredited Exercise Physiologists and a tailored exercise program to suit their personal needs and abilities. Classes are held weekly in each region and include exercise and information sessions on a range of health topics such as understanding diabetes, nutrition and falls prevention. At the end of the 12 weeks participants receive a final health assessment to measure the changes and benefits experienced. Participants may then choose to participate in the Up & Running Program. The two twelve-week programs are available through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), however there is a small client contribution for each assessment and class. Classes are available for private clients and those clients who have completed the subsidised programs and wish to continue privately. Dietitian Services Dietitians can help with diabetes, heart disease, malnutrition, obesity, anaemia, liver disease, allergies and kidney disease. They can: • Provide information on healthy eating, shopping for food, eating out and preparing food at home • Provide tailored advice to assist with the prevention and management of many medical conditions • Provide individual consults involving diet and lifestyle assessments • Provide nutritional education and counselling • Develop personalised eating plans that consider medical conditions and personal circumstances • Undertake nutrition and food research Social Work Social Workers support people who are undergoing difficulty or change. Care Forward Social Workers are qualified to help you with many things, including: • Counseling • Planning and goals • Skills training • Linkages to Services • Adjustment to change and loss • Advocacy • Stress management • Group therapy / skill building • Assistance with Housing and entering Care • Working with families and carers

Private care, on your terms — flexible, trusted, and always available The District Nurses offers high-quality nursing and in-home support services for individuals, businesses and community organisations who prefer to self-fund their care.With no waitlists and no service restrictions, our Private Services are designed to meet your needs — whether it’s a one-off visit, short-term support, or ongoing care.We provide services 7 days a week, 365 days a year, delivered by experienced staff who understand the importance of your independence and personalised care.Let’s tailor a care plan that works for you. Contact us to learn more about Private ServicesServices provided include: Assistance with showering and dressing Assessment/referral for complex needs Care assessment planning Community nursing Disability support services End of life Care Gardening and maintenance help with household tasks Home nursing care for highly dependent and/or frail aged people Immunisations for individuals and workplaces Post-surgery nursing care for those recently discharged from hospital Support and rehabilitation