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Respite Care

What is Respite Care?

Respite care is a short-term care option that is available either in your own home or in a residential aged care centre. 

When might someone need respite care?

  • When you or your carer may need a break. Your carer gets the opportunity to recharge or attend to other commitments, while you can enjoy our services in a restorative environment. 
  • When you need to supplement care services you receive at home.
  • Post-hospitalisation care to get you back on your feet.
  • In an emergency when unforeseen events arise.
  • To access daily social interactions and activities offered in a day respite program.
  • Useful as short-term accommodation while permanent residential care options are being finalised. 

How can we support you with respite care?

Rest assured that you are in good hands with our fully qualified and friendly care team, who are committed to making your stay safe, comfortable and most importantly, a happy and memorable one. 

We offer respite care at most of our aged care centres (pending availability) and specialised respite care at Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre in ACT.

When staying at our centres, you will find people who have been coming back for respite care with us for years, as well as many who then choose to stay with us permanently as their life situation and care needs changed. 

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Each staff member has undergone reference and security checks to ensure they are fully qualified, experienced and are passionate about working in the aged care sector. Our staff undergo ongoing training as well to make sure they are up to speed with the latest processes and knowledge. Emotional intelligence and sensitivity to diversity are other key factors that we take into consideration when recruiting staff into our Centre community.

We offer a range of room options to suit different preferences and budgets. All rooms are fully furnished and have a 24-hour emergency call system for added peace of mind.

Meals are cooked daily onsite by a qualified chef in consultation with the dietitian. The menu is regularly rotated to promote choice and take advantage of what is in season. Each meal has a selection of high protein, vegetarian, and modified options. We also cater for special dietary and cultural requirements. 

Nutrition programs can also be organised as required.

Click here to read more about food at The Salvation Army Aged Care. 

Each Centre has a dedicated Lifestyle team who organise daily activities based on the suggestions of residents through resident meetings, including regular outings, animal and music therapy, visiting entertainers, celebrations, games, gardening, cooking and community projects with volunteer groups and many more.

Our respite clients have access to all these activities, and they can be as involved as they wish. 

We have a holistic model of care. The Centre Chaplains play an important role in bringing this to life. We also have onsite chapels. Whatever your beliefs, our Chaplains are here to assist in your spiritual and emotional journey, if you wish. 

How can you access respite care? Expand all

Find out if you are eligible for government-funded services by calling My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. This may involve a member of the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) visiting you at home to access your eligibility. 

Call us on 1300 111 227 or email agedcare.enquiries@salvationarmy.org.au to discuss your needs and preferred location. We will then determine availability at your preferred Salvation Army Aged Care Centre. 

Come in to see the centre of your choosing, meet our care team, and get a feel for our community. We will arrange a pre-admission interview with you to discuss your care needs and preferences in more detail.

Once the Care Manager is confident that we can meet your needs, we will be in contact with you to confirm the arrangements regarding your stay.

Testimonial

Robert Douglas, respite client

Woodport Aged Care Centre

"A home away from home. You are well respected and treated like you are part of the family. I am always glad I am here. We are very well looked after both mentally and physically."

Testimonial

John Nixon, respite client

Gill Waminda Aged Care Centre

"The staff are exceptional. The care from the staff is what makes my experience of living at Gill Waminda so good. A successful life in an aged care home depends on how much they care. They are dedicated, kind and in difficult times, staff have always been all of this to me. I couldn’t ask for a better place to live."

Testimonial

Jean and Tony, respite clients

Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre

"Staff bend over backwards to help you in any way they can."

"I really enjoy spending time at the day centre with the wonderful staff and
other lovely people I meet."

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Fees and Charges

General Respite Care 

To access respite care in a residential aged care home you will be required to pay a Basic Daily Care Fee for each day you stay. This fee is set by the Government at 85% of the single person rate of the basic age pension. The Basic Daily Care Fee is payable monthly in advance.

There are no other costs involved with respite care at The Salvation Army Aged Care. 

Note:

  • Payment can be made through self-funding, or through Government subsidy.
  • ACAT assessment is required.
  • If subsidised through the Government, this counts towards the 63-day Commonwealth residential respite allocation for the year.

Dedicated Respite Care at Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre

Burrangiri is our dedicated Respite Care Centre in the ACT. We offer a structured day respite program (09:00am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday) in addition to overnight respite accommodation for the aged. Generally, respite accommodation is short-term in nature, and can be provided for a day or for periods of up to 3 weeks.

Burrangiri is an ACT Health site operated by The Salvation Army Aged Care. As a result, it has a different pricing structure to that offered in other Commonwealth aged care facilities.

Payment can be made through self-funding so you can privately fund your care.

Please contact our Burrangiri team on 02 6288 1488 for the latest price list. 

An ACAT assessment is not required for you to access our Respite care, however, we can assist with arranging this on-site if you would like this service.

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We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are delivered through the lenses of local mission delivery, sustainability, safety culture and inclusive practice. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.

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