Respite care in Australia

Live the life you want, with the care you choose. A government-accredited provider, Salvos Home Care SA offers a variety of services to support you living independently in your own home. By providing the necessary services, Salvos Home Care SA aims to ensure that you can live your best life on your terms.There is dedicated time to get to know you and work with you to develop a care plan that aligns with your individual needs and lifestyle. This plan can be amended at any time and is focused on maintaining and strengthening independence, health and wellbeing. You will have a dedicated Care Partner, who is your single point of contact, to ensure easy communication.All staff members undergo thorough reference checks, and it is prioritised that they have emotional intelligence and sensitivity. You can trust that you are in good hands with the team at Salvos Home Care SA, who are compassionate, qualified and committed to providing reliable in-home care services that are truly tailored to you. Services include:Domestic assistance Personal care - showering, grooming Shopping and meal preparation Transport services and social support Nursing care Therapeutic services e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy Home maintenance and modificationAssistive technology and equipment And many more, designed to suit your requirements.Salvos Home Care SA services the following local government areas and council districts:Adelaide, Charles Sturt, Port Adelaide Enfield, West Torrens, Unley, Burnside, Norwood Payneham & St Peters, Campbelltown, Prospect, Tea Tree Gully, Salisbury, Playford, Adelaide Hills, Mitcham, Adelaide Plains and Mount Baker.Service delivery areas are flexible. Please contact the team for more information on the services that are available in your area. Salvos Home Care SA is an approved provider of the government subsidised Support at Home program. They currently do not offer any Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) services except for Allied Health services such as physiotherapy, remedial massage, hydrotherapy and podiatry at their corresponding Salvos Healthlink Clinic in Modbury. You may also choose to be self-funded with Salvos Home Care SA.The friendly team is local, always within reach and happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can call them on 1300 111 227 or email agedcare.enquiries@salvationarmy.org.au.

Life shouldn’t have to slow down as you get older.  With Australian Unity’s home health and care services, we’re rewriting the rules of living to help you age actively on your terms, with support that moves with you - at home and in your local community. Whether you need support to recover at home, assistance with daily living, or a preventative health program, we’re here to ensure you keep moving forward. You could be looking for:  a little extra help around the home  support to stay active in your community more personalised care as your needs change At Australian Unity, your care is designed around you. Our expert team take the time to understand what matters most and create a care plan that evolves with your changing needs, with support tailored around your goals, preferences and lifestyle.  We’ll be by your side every step of the way. You’ll have a dedicated Care Partner to help arrange your services, explain your funding, and support you as your needs change.  Your care will be delivered by a small local team of experienced health and care professionals providing quality care and advice across a wide range of services, to support your health, wellbeing and everyday life - today and into the future. 

Belong at Home strive to ensure older individuals (65 years +) remain independent at home and stay connected to their local community. Belong at Home is a local community-based, not-for-profit organisation that provides support under the Home Care Package and Commonwealth Home Support Program Support Programs. Servicing the South West, we have offices in Bridgetown, Bunbury, Busselton, Collie, Donnybrook and Margaret River. Belong at Home understands the importance of you remaining in your home and offer a range of services delivered by qualified and experienced staff that helps ensure you are safe, healthy and happy.

Do you care for an older person and would benefit from some support? Resthaven offers access to respite services for the person in your care, which can give you some respite from your caring role - helping you stay well and healthy.Resthaven Respite & Carer Support is available to eligible people in Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Limestone Coast, Murraylands, Riverland and surrounds.Respite for carers of older people is provided by trained Resthaven home support workers, tailored to suit your needs. Support includes in-home respite support, centre-based extended day, individual and group support, and overnight or emergency respite during the week.Carers need time out to look after themselves and their own needs. This may be going to work, a social engagement, an appointment, a medical procedure, a volunteer commitment, a regular pastime, and so on. About Day Respite: Centre based individual respite Nutritious, home-cooked meals are prepared on site with individual preferences considered Interactive social programs focussing on the abilities and interests of the person being cared for.Relaxed, supportive, enjoyable and secure environment.  About Group Respite: Centre based group day respite Social groupsOvernight respite Resthaven Respite & Carer Support Services has several regional locations at:Newland House1-3 Newland Street, Victor Harbor SA 5211Phone: (08) 8574 511137 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge SA 5253Phone: (08) 8534 2600 9 Rankine Street, Strathalbyn SA 5255Phone: (08) 8536 8737 17 Gordon Street, Naracoorte SA 5271Phone: (08) 8762 4389 1 Loveday Street, Goolwa SA 5214Phone: (08) 8574 511110 Fitzgibbon Court, Mount Gambier SA 5290Phone: (08) 8726 9400 Why choose Resthaven? With 90 years of experience, Resthaven provides quality in-home care, residential aged care, retirement living, respite, and wellness services across South Australia.Resthaven is a not-for-profit, 100% accredited aged care provider Proudly South Australian We provide the full continuum of aged care services, including in-home care, clinical care, and dementia care. We provide home support services with government funding provided under Support at Home, or Commonwealth Home Support Programs, or private funding via Lifestyle Choices Plus. Our qualified, insured, and police checked home support workers provide affordable support when and where you need it. We employ our own team of fully qualified and experienced nurses, who deliver professional, personalised care in the comfort of your home. Whether you need short-term support after an illness or injury, ongoing clinical care to manage a health condition, or compassionate end-of-life care, our dedicated nursing team is here to help. All Resthaven Community Services employees carry photo identification cards so that you can be sure they are who they say they are. We provide support for family carers and listen to your views We provide support for people with diverse backgrounds. We provide tailored home support services to suit your needs and lifestyle. Resthaven has earned a trusted reputation for providing value-for-money, personalised home care to thousands of South Australians every year.The team at Resthaven Community Services also provides Home Support and Wellness Services, which are accessed via government-funded programs Support at Home and Commonwealth Home Support Program, as well as a private fee-for-service option, Lifestyle Choices Plus For more information, call us on 1300 13 66 33 or visit our website. Resthaven Incorporated has been providing services for older people and their carers since 1935.

Your In-Home Care Provider. Care With A Heart Of GoldFor more than 20 years, Companion Home Care has proudly supported West Australian families with high-quality, multi-disciplinary and compassionate in-home care. Our reputation is built on consistency, reliability, and genuine relationships. Our clients choose Companion Home Care because they know we deliver care that is dependable, respectful and centred around the individual — not the system.What sets us apart?At Companion Home Care, we understand that inviting care into your home is deeply personal. It’s about trust, comfort, and feeling understood. That’s why we take the time to truly see you — not as a client, but as a person, with your own story, routines, and way of living. When you choose Companion Home Care, you can expect: • Continuity of Care – Familiar faces who understand you and your needs.• Fixed Time Appointments – Agreed appointment times scheduled in advance.• Highly Trained Professionals – Fully qualified, experienced, and carefully screened carers, nurses and allied health professionals• Person-Centred Approach – Care plans tailored to your goals, not a one-size-fits-all model.• Local Expertise – A WA-based team that understands local communities and services.• Responsive Support – A dedicated care management team available when you need us across Perth metro and Peel areas.Service Categories: Under the Support at Home program the services you can access have been split into 3 categories:1. Clinical: Such as nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and a range of other allied health services. This category is fully funded by the government with no client contribution.2. Independence: Such as personal care, social support, respite, transport, medication assistance. These services have moderate client contributions determined by the government.3. Everyday Living: Such as domestic assistance, shopping, meal preparation and delivery, home maintenance and gardening. These services have the highest levels of client contributions determined by the government.Because when care feels personal, life at home feels easier.

Home is where the heart is. You know where everything is, and you’ve built a lifetime of memories there. That’s why St Vincent’s Home Care provides the trained staff, clinical expertise and hospital & clinical support to help you stay in your favourite place for longer. Live your life your way with services including: Specialist clinical support access within the St Vincent’s Health Network that aims to keep you at home for longer Mobility support through home modifications, Occupational Therapy, physiotherapy and transport support services that can help you move around your home (and out of it) Cleaning support that keeps your home looking its best Garden care that gives you pride in your home again St Vincent’s has been supporting the community for over 160 years, employing staff that love and care about what they do. Our staff are trained to respect you and your home and keep things just the way you like them. Get in touch with our team to find out more. 

Living independently in your own home is possible with the support of Bayside City Council’s trusted aged care service, Bayside Care and Support. Operating for over fifty years, we are an approved Aged Care provider offering support through the Commonwealth Home Support and Support at Home Programs to Bayside and Glen Eira residents. Our services include:Cleaning and household choresDelivered meals, meal preparation, and shoppingMinor modifications and maintenancePersonal careTransportSocial activities and companionshipTransport to appointments and bus outingsNursing careAllied HealthAids and equipmentRespite support for primary carersBenefits of choosing Bayside Care and Support ✅ We have over 50 years’ experience delivering high-quality aged care support and services to our older clients. ✅ We employ our own skilled, qualified and police checked staff. ✅ We take the time to listen and plan your care and services with you. ✅ We help you age well, explore new hobbies, stay physically and socially active, and remain connected to your community and loved ones. ✅ We deliver services that are flexible and responsive to your needs as they change. ✅ We match you with care workers who meet your specific care requirements and speak your language wherever possible. ✅ We provide you with a consistent staff as much as possible, so you won’t see a different person every shift.   

Belong at Home strive to ensure older individuals (65 years +) remain independent at home and stay connected to their local community. Belong at Home is a local community-based, not-for-profit organisation that provides support under the Home Care Package and Commonwealth Home Support Program Support Programs. Servicing the South West, we have offices in Bridgetown, Bunbury, Busselton, Collie, Donnybrook and Margaret River. Belong at Home understands the importance of you remaining in your home and offer a range of services delivered by qualified and experienced staff that helps ensure you are safe, healthy and happy.

MYVISTA Home Care supports you to live in your own home for longer and spend more of the time doing the things you love. The friendly and experienced team manages ongoing delivery of care and if your needs change, your services can be changed to meet them quickly and easily.We are a proudly Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) organisation and provide care that understands the values and heritage of many different cultures. MYVISTA's comprehensive range of home care services is designed to meet your unique needs, including individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or injury. We are an approved/registered provider of Home Care services. This includes: Clinical Care including nursing care and wound management, and Allied Health servicesIndependence and Support including personal care, help with showering and transportation to appointments and activitiesEveryday Living including light house cleaning and gardening, and meal preparationGovernment subsidied Support at Home ServicesAt MYVISTA Home Care, our small, dedicated and local team enables us to know every one of our clients personally, building trusting connections. Our caregivers undergo rigorous training and background checks so you can be confident you'll always receive the highest level of care and support. We work closely with you and your loved ones to develop a customised care plan that addresses your specific preferences and goals with scheduling to suit your lifestyle.If you have been assessed by ACAT for Home Care, you will receive funding through the Australian Government Support at Home services. You can also fund private Home Care Services. Talk to our friendly team about your options and we will step you through the process with transparency. 

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 an approved My Aged Care, Home Care Packages and Support at Home Provider 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.

Peninsula Villages is community owned. The fundamental outlook is to provide friendly, affordable, ongoing and quality care. There are two villages at Umina Beach; ‘Peninsula’ in Pozieres Avenue which provides varying individual care needs and ‘Cooinda’ in Neptune Street which has independent lifestyle apartments. A third facility is located in ‘Ambleside’ at Morisset Park which consists of 13 waterfront lifestyle apartments. Peninsula Villages offers a choice of one and two-bedroom accommodation to suit singles or couples. We provide the highest quality of care in assisted care, low and high level care as well as providing dementia specific and palliative services.  Peninsula Villages can provide you with as little or as much care service as you require. Catering for varying individual needs through the later stage of life. This means you can move through various care stages in your lifetime without relocating to a new service provider.  Our Village has two Wellness Centres providing alternate therapies and a strong events program, which gives the Village a sense of community spirit. Alliances with local schools are in place to bridge the generation gap and there is a Social Support Worker available to provide assistance to residents and family members. Men are not forgotten, and often attend the Umina Beach Mens’ Shed, which is built on land donated by Peninsula Villages. The Village also provides a Dietitian approved meal service catering for all dietary needs. Set amongst landscaped gardens is a decked Teahouse with fish ponds, along with an indoor heated swimming pool, bowling green and hairdressing salons.One and two-bedroom apartments available. Enquire today about vacancies at Peninsula Villages or organise a tour of the Village, you won’t be disappointed. Your Life, Your Choice, Our Communities  

As a registered charity and not for profit, we operate with kindness, tolerance and purpose. We provide services without judgement, and our care partners and support workers are generous and helpful. This means any experience with Multicultural Care will always be culturally safe and appropriate. We will listen because everyone deserves to be heard.We offer a range of government funded and privately funded services you can see below.

Life shouldn’t have to slow down as you get older.  With Australian Unity’s home health and care services, we’re rewriting the rules of living to help you age actively on your terms, with support that moves with you - at home and in your local community. Whether you need support to recover at home, assistance with daily living, or a preventative health program, we’re here to ensure you keep moving forward. You could be looking for:  a little extra help around the home  support to stay active in your community more personalised care as your needs change At Australian Unity, your care is designed around you. Our expert team take the time to understand what matters most and create a care plan that evolves with your changing needs, with support tailored around your goals, preferences and lifestyle.  We’ll be by your side every step of the way. You’ll have a dedicated Care Partner to help arrange your services, explain your funding, and support you as your needs change.  Your care will be delivered by a small local team of experienced health and care professionals providing quality care and advice across a wide range of services, to support your health, wellbeing and everyday life - today and into the future. 

Home is where the heart is. You know where everything is, and you’ve built a lifetime of memories there. That’s why St Vincent’s Home Care provides the trained staff, clinical expertise and hospital & clinical support to help you stay in your favourite place for longer. Live your life your way with services including: Specialist clinical support access within the St Vincent’s Health Network that aims to keep you at home for longer Mobility support through home modifications, Occupational Therapy, physiotherapy and transport support services that can help you move around your home (and out of it) Cleaning support that keeps your home looking its best Garden care that gives you pride in your home againSt Vincent’s has been supporting the community for over 160 years, employing staff that love and care about what they do. Our staff are trained to respect you and your home and keep things just the way you like them. Get in touch with our team to find out more. 

Our goal is to help you achieve your goals. We’re here to support you in continuing to do the things you want and to assist you with the services you may need. We understand that everyone is different, and that’s why we’ll always work with you to ensure you receive personalised care that puts you first.With Ozcare, your care is coordinated by a dedicated Care Partner who gets to know you, listens to what matters most, and adjusts your support as your needs change. From allied health and personal care to everyday help at home, your Care Partner brings everything together, so your care feels simpler, more personal and more connected.We can help you understand whether you’re eligible for government‑supported care and guide you through the assessment process if you need support along the way.Our team is here to talk with you, answer your questions, and help you explore your options at every stage of your care journey — whatever your needs may be.