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Respite care
Respite care has two purposes. It is made available to support carers – to allow them to take a break from their usual care arrangements and to provide support so that older people can continue living in their own homes.
Overview
This part of our website will let you know more about the government programs that offer respite care, how much respite you can have and the various types of locations where respite is offered.Read more: Overview of respite care
Services provided
Here you’ll find information on the types of services that are included in respite care, including organisations that are set up to help, as well as services that cater for specific medical or behavioural problems.Read more: About the services provided
Eligibility
Residential respite services you need an assessment from an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT or ACAS in Victoria) (more information).Read more: About eligibility
Costs
Costs will vary depending on the type of care you’re receiving and the amount of respite required.Read more: About the costs involved
Common questions on this topic:
- I'm tired all the time looking after my uncle. What can I do?
- What happens if I suddenly get sick?
- What if I can no longer cope with being a carer?
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