The purpose of respite is to enable the person receiving care (care recipient) to continue to live at home in the community with a healthy, stress-free carer and to enable the living partnership to continue for as long as is appropriate. In defining respite, the needs of the carer and the care recipient need to be considered. Respite from the carer’s perspective may mean taking a break from the caring role. Respite from the care recipient’s perspective might be about meaningful, enjoyable activity that provides social engagement, companionship and stimulation.
The provision of respite in the palliative care environment in Gippsland is provided through the following agencies
Carer Gateway Carer Gateway is a reource for information on the benefits of respite, different types, how to access respite services, and costs, depending on age and means. Click here to visit the Carer Gateway website Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Provides information on respite, and other support services in the person’s home Click here to visit the CHSP website Residential Aged Care facilities (RACF) Respite within a RACF is available for people who have an Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) assessment. Planned respite (short term stay) is frequently part of the care plan for a person living in their own home. Please consult with your GP to arrange an ACAS assessment or for more information about short stays in a RACF, visit the myagedcare website by clicking here. If emergency respite care is needed, phone your local Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre on 1800 052 222 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm) or 1800 059 059 outside business hours. Getting to most out of respite care (a guide for carers of people with Dementia) is a guide developed by Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, detailing stories about carers and their experiences of respite care, as well as advice and tips to help you make the most of your respite experience. Click here to view Getting to most out of respite care. Disclaimer: GRPCC provides these links for information purpose only and is not responsible for the content of these websites. If you notice any of the links are broken, or would like to suggest additional information resources to be added, please contact us.
Getting to most out of respite care (a guide for carers of people with Dementia)
