Respite at Southern Cross Care
Home away from home
Respite care provides a temporary break for carers and the person they care for. This gives carers the chance to attend to everyday activities, work or go on a planned break.
If you have found yourself saying no to social events, not getting enough exercise or losing touch with your own sense of well-being because you are a carer for an older frail person, or someone living with dementia, then you will benefit from accessing some respite services so you can have more time for you.
Southern Plus offers a range of flexible, day or short respite options to suit you and your loved one’s needs, either in-home, at one of our respite centres or short term respite in one of our residential care homes.
In-home respite
In-home respite usually involves a support worker coming to your home so that your carer can go out for a few hours. They may also take you for an outing for a few hours while your carer has a break.
Overnight respite
Overnight or weekend respite may be provided under ‘cottage style’ respite at a day centre.
Overnight respite provides a short term solution when the need arises and can be used at any point.
Centre-based respite
Our respite centres offer clients a ‘home away from home’ with plenty of activities designed to suit their interests, make friends and enjoy time with others – all with the peace of mind of quality personalised care.
Short term respite care
If you need help from your carer every day, you may need to have a short stay in an aged care home. This is called ‘residential short term respite care’, and can be on a planned or emergency basis.
For people who wish to remain at home, the Tony Quinlan Respite Centre offers valuable support to the local area for carers of people in later life, including those living with dementia.
Services have been specifically designed as an alternative to traditional respite centres by creating a ‘home away from home’ which is warm, comfortable and welcoming. Our services can be used as a once off service or on a regular basis. We also offer carer support sessions to help people in similar situations connect & learn about practical tools & resources to help carers enjoy a quality and balanced life.
For people who wish to remain at home, the Donovan Respite Centre offers valuable support to the local area for carers of people in later life, including those living with dementia.
Services have been specifically designed as an alternative to traditional respite centres by creating a ‘home away from home’ which is warm, comfortable and welcoming. Our services can be used as a once off service or on a regular basis. We also offer carer support sessions to help people in similar situations connect & learn about practical tools & resources to help carers enjoy a quality and balanced life.