Respite Care
What is respite care?
Respite care is an organised, temporary break offered to caregivers. It is when someone else takes care of the person you care for, so that you can have a break for a short period of time.
Why is respite care important?
When people think of respite care, they often think of it as a way to give caregivers a break. And while that is one of the main benefits of respite care, it is far from the only one. Respite care can also provide much-needed physical, emotional, and social support for both caregivers and care recipients.
Benefits of Respite Care for the Caregivers
For caregivers, respite care can help to reduce stress and prevent burnout. It can also provide an opportunity to take a much-needed break from the demands of caregiving.
Benefits of Respite Care for the Care Recipients
For care recipients, respite care can help to improve overall health and well-being. It can also provide social interaction and stimulation, which can be very beneficial for those who are isolated or have difficulty leaving their homes.
In short, respite care is an important resource for both caregivers and care recipients. When used effectively, it can make a tremendous difference in the quality of life for all involved.
Our Commitment To You:
We trust that your stay with us will be adaptive, enjoyable but most of all successful.
Our team is here to assist you to reach your goals, gain confidence and find the freedom to be successful.
Our team operates within guidelines set by the Disability Services Act.
The disability regulations and the human service quality standards, the world health and safety act, and the work health and safety regulations.
We have a person-centred approach, to ensure that we see people as unique individuals. Our focus is on what matters most, you.
Working in this way ensures that people are truly listened to and are kept at the heart of all decision making
Examples of What We Do with our Care Recipients During Their Stay:
- Personal care
- Help them learn new skills (example: threading beads to refine motor skills)
- Sport activities: Kicking a ball, Padder tennis
- Pursue hobbies and what they like
- 1-on-1 attention
Case Study: Robert's Exciting Day at The Raceway (with Success Solutions Australia)
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Robert is a new client who recently came to us for respite care. He is a big motorbike and car enthusiast and had recently won some tickets to see a drag race show. As part of his respite care package, we took him to our local raceway for a big fun day out. He also had the opportunity to meet some local drift racers and had a wonderful time.
We’re so glad we could provide this experiential opportunity for him and that he enjoyed himself so much. This is just one example of the type of individualized care we provide here at our respite centre. We get to know more about our guests and their interests and support them in creating positive experiences. If you or someone you know is in need of respite care, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We would be more than happy to discuss our services with you further.
Our Facilities
We assist & supervise tasks of daily living, in a shared environment, with the focus on developing the skills needed to live autonomously and able to live, happy, independent lives in the community.
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