Support for carers

Council offers a respite care service for people who care for an older person in their home.

Our respite care:

  • is provided by qualified, experienced staff
  • can take place at home or out in the community
  • can be a regular weekly or fortnightly service, or a one-off service
  • can be for just a few hours or for a longer timeframe, such as over a weekend.

Respite gives you an opportunity to take a break to rest and re-energise. You can go out with friends, enjoy an afternoon of leisure, take part in a recreational activity, attend an event, or have a weekend away.

Two ways to access these services

  1. People over 65, and Aboriginal people over 50, can access our services at subsidised rates by arranging a referral from My Aged Care:
  2. If you are not eligible for subsidies through My Aged Care, you can purchase our services directly.
    Contact us to sign up.

Contact us

To find out more, of if you have any queries regarding eligibility, contact our friendly staff: